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Talks pushed until after the season
(Mar. 17/10) - Contract negotiations between the Canadiens and
center Tomas Plekanec has been set aside until after the season,
agent Rick Curran confirmed.
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Thrashers want to re-sign Kubina, Armstrong
(Mar. 16/10) - While nothing appears to be imminent, the
Thrashers want to get defenseman Pavel Kubina and forward Colby
Armstrong signed to new contracts.
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Cogliano wants to stay in Edmonton
(Mar. 14/10) - Oilers forward Andrew Cogliano has seen his name
tossed around the trade block for several months, but as the
Edmonton Sun reports, he wants to stay with the team.
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Kaberle to remain a Maple Leaf?
(Mar. 14/10) - Despite all the reports suggesting otherwise,
there remains a good chance defenseman Tomas Kaberle isn't
traded this summer, the Toronto Sun reports.
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Teams tried to trade for Modano
(Mar. 11/10) - According to the Dallas Morning News, if Stars
veteran forward Mike Modano wanted to leave the Stars, he
definitely had the opportunity to do so.
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Quebecor surveying for answers
(Mar. 10/10) - Quebecor, an international communications company
based in Montreal, is trying to determine if Quebec City can
properly support an NHL franchise.
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Devils liking Kovalchuk long-term?
(Mar. 8/10) - Star sniper Ilya Kovalchuk is starting to get more
comfortable with his new team and the New Jersey Devils are
starting to think long-term with their newest acquisition.
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Senators, Volchenkov negotiating deal
(Mar. 7/10) - The Ottawa Senators are interested in signing
defenseman Anton Volchenkov to a contract extension, and the
feeling appears to be mutual.
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Seidenberg interested in staying long-term
(Mar. 7/10) - Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg is hoping he
can impress the team enough to earn a contract extension this
summer, the Boston Globe reports.
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Biron ready to help Islanders
(Mar. 7/10) - According to the New York Post, Islanders goalie
Martin Biron was preparing himself for what he thought was a
move on trade deadline day.
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Mueller asked to be traded
(Mar. 6/10) - Former Coyotes forward Peter Mueller was so
unhappy in Phoenix that he had asked to be traded several months
ago, the Arizona Republic reports.
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Barker was expecting trade
(Mar. 6/10) - According to the Edmonton Sun, Minnesota Wild
defenseman Cam Barker knew his days as a member of the Chicago
Blackhawks were coming to an end.
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Pisani unhappy with lack of ice time
(Mar. 6/10) - Oilers forward Fernando Pisani was quietly hoping
for a trade this week, as his playing time with the team has
diminished of late, reports the Edmonton Journal.
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Schneider told Alberts of trade
(Mar. 6/10) - As Cory Schneider was preparing himself for a
possible trade, he ended up notifying another player that he had
been dealt, the Vancouver Sun reports.
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Thomas confident he has No.1 job
(Mar. 6/10) - Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas heard his name tossed
around the rumor mill and the league for several weeks leading
up to the trade deadline, reports the Boston Herald.
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Wisniewski happy he wasn't traded
(Mar. 6/10) - Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski was worried he
was going to be dealt by Anaheim on trade deadline day, reports
the Orange County Register.
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Minnesota had offers for Nolan
(Mar. 4/10) - The Wild traded away center Eric Belanger
yesterday and could have done more, but opted to hold on to
veteran Owen Nolan, reports the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
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Columbus tried to sign Torres to extension
(Mar. 4/10) - The Blue Jackets were hoping they wouldn't have to
trade winger Raffi Torres, but when push came to shove, the team
had no other choice, reports the Columbus Dispatch.
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Without extension, Whitney stays
(Mar. 4/10) - A number of teams were interested in Hurricanes
veteran Ray Whitney, but none was willing to give him the new
contract he wanted, reports the Raleigh News & Observer.
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Oilers pleased with deadline day
(Mar. 4/10) - The Oilers managed to accomplish most of what they
were looking to do at the trade deadline, and GM Steve
Tambellini was left smiling, the Edmonton Journal reports.
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Bruins wouldn't pay up for scorer
(Mar. 4/10) - Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli was in the market for a
scoring forward yesterday, but chose not to pay the high asking
prices teams wanted, reports the Boston Globe.
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Habs happy current roster
(Mar. 4/10) - The Canadiens stood back and opted against making
any major moves yesterday, something management was happy to do,
reports the Montreal Gazette.
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Kaberle would have accepted trade
(Mar. 4/10) - Tomas Kaberle made it known that he would have
been willing to waive his no-trade clause for 3 specific
teams, but when push came to shove the Maple Leafs couldn't
complete a deal.
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Preds wanted Ponikarovsky, keep Hamhuis
(Mar. 4/10) - Predators GM David Poile told the Nashville
Tennessean he tried to acquire winger Alexei Ponikarovsky from
the Toronto Maple Leafs this week.
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Sharks stand pat on deadline day
(Mar. 4/10) - The Sharks were interested in adding a few players
before yesterday's trade deadline, but GM Doug Wilson opted
against making a move, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Lightning unable to find upgrades
(Mar. 4/10) - Lightning GM Brian Lawton looked for ways to
improve his team's position as they battle for the playoffs,
reports the St. Petersburg Times.
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Tkachuk, Perron almost dealt to Boston
(Mar. 4/10) - The Blues pulled the trigger on a trade late
Tuesday, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports another deal
may be on the horizon.
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Vokoun never asked to waive no-trade
(Mar. 4/10) - The trade deadline came and went with 55 players
changing teams over 31 deals, none of which included Florida
Panthers goaltender Tomas Vokoun.
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Tkachuk, Perron almost dealt to Boston
(Mar. 4/10) - The Thrashers were busy assessing their trade
options yesterday before the trade deadline, but they never
received a suitable option for veteran Slava Kozlov.
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Kozlov never waived no-trade clause
(Mar. 4/10) - Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman maintained his belief in
his two netminder yesterday by not acquiring another goalie, the
Chicago Tribune reports.
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Canadiens pursuing Florida's Horton
(Mar. 3/10) - The Canadiens may be looking to make a major
splash on trade deadline day, as Montreal's La Presse reports
the team is interested in Florida Panthers forward Nathan
Horton.
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Sabres GM working the phones
(Mar. 3/10) - Sabres GM Darcy Regier has made calls and
inquiries, but as of Tuesday night, he doesn't feel a trade is
imminent, reports the Buffalo News.
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Ducks won't trade Niedermayer
(Mar. 3/10) - The Anaheim Ducks have received inquiries about
Scott Niedermayer, but GM Bob Murray has made it clear he won't
trade his star defenseman, reports the Orange County Register.
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Bruins searching for scoring
(Mar. 3/10) - Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli wants to add some extra
scoring punch to his roster before today's trade deadline kicks
in at 3pm ET, reports the Boston Herald.
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Rangers expected to make moves
(Mar. 3/10) - According to the New York Post, Rangers GM Glen
Sather is interested in acquiring a top-six forward and a solid
defenseman.
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Blues may not be done dealing
(Mar. 3/10) - The Blues pulled the trigger on a trade late
Tuesday, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports another deal
may be on the horizon.
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Primeau, Stempniak next to move?
(Mar. 3/10) - With Alexei Ponikarovsky already dealt, the Maple
Leafs will shift their attention to trading away some of their
other players, the Toronto Sun reports.
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Red Wings may not be too active
(Mar. 3/10) - Even though the Red Wings are looking for a depth
forward, GM Ken Holland acknowledges he may not make a move, the
Detroit Free Press reports.
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Vokoun unconcerned over trade talk
(Mar. 3/10) - Panthers veteran goalie Tomas Vokoun doesn't seem
overly concerned with all the trade talk surrounding him, the
Miami Herald reports.
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Lightning approaching deadline with caution
(Mar. 3/10) - Lightning GM Brian Lawton would like to make a
move before today's trade deadline, but he won't sell the farm
to get a deal done, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
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Blackhawks trying to replace Huet
(Mar. 3/10) - According to several published reports, the
Blackhawks are feverishly trying to obtain another starting
goaltender before today's 3pm ET trade deadline.
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Blue Jackets mulling over offers
(Mar. 3/10) - Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson and his staff are
assessing a few trade offers for some of their players,
including veteran forward Raffi Torres.
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Capitals evaluating trade options
(Mar. 3/10) - The Capitals are actively looking to acquire a
veteran defenseman before today's 3pm ET trade deadline, reports
the Washington Post.
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Thrashers nearing Kozlov trade
(Mar. 3/10) - The Thrashers scratched veteran winger Slava
Kozlov from yesterday's game as a precaution, with the trade
deadline inching closer.
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Red Wings searching for depth
(Mar. 2/10) - The Red Wings are not itching to pull the trigger
on a trade, but that doesn't mean they aren't looking for a
depth forward to add to their lineup.
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Canadiens evaluating options
(Mar. 2/10) - The Montreal Canadiens management brass has
bunkered themselves in and are gearing up for a busy 24 hours
leading up to the trade deadline.
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Report: Kariya doesn't want to be traded
(Mar. 2/10) - It appears one of the top players reportedly
available for trade is not interested in being moved.
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Avalanche shopping Wolski?
(Mar. 2/10) - As the Colorado Avalanche entertain offers and
pitch their own, one player possibly on the move is young left
wing Wojtek Wolski.
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Ponikarovsky close to being dealt
(Mar. 2/10) - The Maple Leafs are inching closer to trading away
veteran winger Alexei Ponikarovsky, who is in the final year of
his current contract.
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Flyers close to completing trade
(Mar. 2/10) - According to several reports, the Philadelphia
Flyers are closing in on a trade with a Western Conference team,
believed to be the Nashville Predators.
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Panthers expect more changes
(Mar. 2/10) - Yesterday, the Panthers traded veteran defenseman
Jordan Leopold to Pittsburgh in what is expected to be the first
of many trades to come out of Florida.
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Zidlicky close to 3-year contract
(Mar. 2/10) - According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the
Wild is close to signing defenseman Marek Zidlicky to a contract
extension, but the two sides appear to have hit a snag.
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Lightning interested in Torres?
(Mar. 2/10) - With the green light to add to the roster,
Lightning GM Brian Lawton is evaluating his roster and looking
for a top-six forward to add to the team.
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Lydman worried about possible trade
(Mar. 2/10) - Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman is in the final year
of his contract and the Buffalo News reports he's concerned he
may get traded before tomorrow's 3pm ET deadline.
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Svatos ready if traded
(Mar. 2/10) - Avalanche forward Marek Svatos knows there's a
good chance he'll end up being moved by tomorrow's 3pm ET trade
deadline, the Denver Post reports.
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Flames standing pat?
(Mar. 2/10) - Flames GM Darryl Sutter insists his team won't be
making any moves before tomorrow's 3pm ET trade deadline, the
Calgary Sun reports.
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Bruins looking for offense
(Mar. 2/10) - Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli is scouring the league
for a top-six forward to help boost the club's offensive game,
the Boston Herald reports.
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Oilers preparing for more moves
(Mar. 2/10) - Having already completed one trade yesterday,
Oilers GM Steve Tambellini is gearing up for a busy day and a
half, reports the Edmonton Journal.
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Islanders expected to trade Sutton
(Mar. 2/10) - Veteran defenseman Andy Sutton's tenure with the
New York Islanders appears to be coming to an end, as the club
looks to be on the verge of trading him.
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Kozlov commanding interest, Kubina likely staying
(Mar. 1/10) - Thrashers GM Don Waddell is very busy this trade
deadline season, but he appears to be active in both the buying
and selling markets, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Kings still searching for top-six forward
(Mar. 1/10) - Unable to finalize a new contract for Ray Whitney,
the Los Angeles Kings appear to be focused on some of the other
assets available for trade.
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Coyotes able to add players
(Mar. 1/10) - Phoenix Coyotes GM Don Maloney wants to add to his
roster before the trade deadline kicks in and the Arizona
Republic reports money is not an issue.
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Hurricanes very active as deadline looms
(Mar. 1/10) - Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford is a very
busy man these days, as the Raleigh News & Observer reports he's
spoken to 10 teams in the last four days.
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Sabres searching for defenseman
(Mar. 1/10) - According to the Buffalo News, the Sabres may be
in the market for a veteran defenseman with an offensive
mindset.
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Bruins active in trade market
(Mar. 1/10) - Whether the Bruins complete a trade or not remains
to be seen, but one thing is certain, they're actively pursuing
a move, the Boston Herald reports.
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Gonchar contract talks put on hold
(Mar. 1/10) - Contract negotiations between the Penguins and
defenseman Sergei Gonchar are being put on hold until after the
season, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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Zidlicky could be dealt without new contract
(Mar. 1/10) - According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, if
veteran defenseman Marek Zidlicky isn't signed to a new contract
by the trade deadline, he'll likely be traded.
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Kaberle still wants to stay
(Mar. 1/10) - Maple Leafs star defenseman Tomas Kaberle hasn't
changed his mind, he still wants to stay in Toronto and doesn't
want to waive his no-trade clause.
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Flyers GM weighing his options
(Feb. 28/10) - Flyers GM Paul Holmgren has spent the Olympic
break assessing his team's strengths and weaknesses as the trade
deadline nears, the Camden Courier-Post reports.
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Penguins looking to add depth
(Feb. 28/10) - According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the
Penguins could be in the market for a goal-scoring winger and a
physical defenseman.
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Lawton's job in jeopardy as deadline nears?
(Feb. 28/10) - According to the New York Post, Tampa Bay
Lightning GM Brian Lawton could be at risk of losing his job.
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Panthers closing in on trades
(Feb. 28/10) - According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel,
Panthers GM Randy Sexton admits he's inching closer to
completing a number of trades.
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Devils watching Anaheim's Niedermayer
(Feb. 28/10) - With questions surrounding the team's defense,
Devils GM Lou Lamoriello may be in the market for a veteran
defenseman, reports the Newark Star-Ledger.
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Ellis likely finished in Nashville
(Feb. 28/10) - Predators goalie Dan Ellis wouldn't mind staying
in Nashville beyond this season, but he doesn't think it's a
realistic option, reports The Tennessean.
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Trade talks picking up steam
(Feb. 28/10) - Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson admits that trade
talks are starting to increase as the trade deadline quickly
approaches, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
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Avalanche may be quiet at deadline
(Feb. 28/10) - The Colorado Avalanche has surprised a lot of
people this season, and despite reports suggesting the team
could make a move or two at the trade deadline, the Denver Post
claims the team could be relatively quiet.
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Versteeg wants to stay in Chicago
(Feb. 28/10) - Blackhawks forward Kris Versteeg has heard his
name tossed around the rumor mill, but the 23-year-old wants to
stay with the team, reports the Chicago Daily Herald.
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Maple Leafs ready for trade deadline
(Feb. 28/10) - Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke expected to be very
"busy" in the days leading up to Wednesday's 3pm ET trade
deadline, reports the Toronto Sun.
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Senators interested in Zidlicky?
(Feb. 28/10) - Senators GM Bryan Murray is hoping to add a
puck-moving defenseman before the Mar. 3 trade deadline and
appears interested in Minnesota's Marek Zidlicky, reports the
Ottawa Sun.
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Capitals trying to sell Pothier?
(Feb. 28/10) - The Washington Capitals would like to free up
some cap space and appear to be actively shopping veteran
defenseman Brian Pothier.
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Report: Zidlicky close to re-signing with Wild
(Feb. 28/10) - Marek Zidlicky is in the final year of his
contract and the Ottawa Sun reports the veteran defenseman could
sign a new three-year deal with Minnesota.
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Kozlov wants to be traded
(Feb. 26/10) - It's safe to say Slava Kozlov's tenure with the
Atlanta Thrashers is about to come to an end. Kozlov, 37, has
told the Thrashers he's willing to waive it and accept a trade
out of town.
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Flames finished with trades?
(Feb. 26/10) - Flames GM Darryl Sutter isn't very pleased with
his team's performance this season, but that doesn't mean he's
on the verge of making another trade, the Calgary Herald reports.
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Jagr in Edmonton's sights?
(Feb. 26/10) - If Jaromir Jagr decides to return to the NHL next
season, Ales Hemsky thinks there's a good chance he'll suit up
for the Oilers, the Edmonton Journal reports.
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Hamhuis' future in limbo
(Feb. 26/10) - Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis wants to stay in
Nashville, but he understands there's a chance the team moves
him before the Mar. 3 trade deadline.
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Senators looking for defenseman
(Feb. 25/10) - With the Olympic roster freeze set to left on
Monday at midnight ET, the Senators are hoping to land a
defenseman before the trade deadline, the Ottawa Sun reports.
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Nabokov talks yet to begin
(Feb. 25/10) - Having been a member of the San Jose Sharks his
entire NHL career, Evgeni Nabokov is been between the pipes of
some of the franchise's biggest games.
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Predators holding out hope for Radulov
(Feb. 24/10) - As much as the Predators would like to see
Alexander Radulov back on the ice for them as soon as possible,
they aren't going to force him into any rash decisions, reports
the Nashville Tennessean.
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Vokoun expected to be traded?
(Feb. 23/10) - The Florida Panthers and GM Randy Sexton have
been busy working the phones and discussing trade options with a
number of teams around the league.
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Canadiens subject of many trade rumors
(Feb. 23/10) - With the Mar. 3 trade deadline one week away, the
Montreal Canadiens are quickly becoming a hot button issue
around the hockey community.
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Capitals looking for depth
(Feb. 22/10) - The Washington Capitals sit atop the Eastern
Conference, but that won't keep them from bolstering their
roster heading into the playoffs.
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Without contract, Stars could deal Ott
(Feb. 22/10) - The Stars have been negotiating a contract extension with gritty forward Steve Ott, but if a deal isn't in place by next week, the team could trade him, reports the Dallas Morning News.
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Predators seek offense
(Feb. 22/10) - In need of some scoring punch heading into the
playoffs, the Nashville Predators will be looking to add a
top-six forward before next week's trade deadline.
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Thrashers have more decisions to make
(Feb. 22/10) - Having already dealt Ilya Kovalchuk, the Atlanta
Thrashers need to decide whether or not they plan on moving any
of their other impending free agents.
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Sabres quietly searching for help
(Feb. 22/10) - Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier isn't about to
make any rash decisions, but that doesn't mean he and his staff
aren't weighing their options heading into the trade deadline.
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Ducks want to acquire defenseman
(Feb. 22/10) - According to the Orange County Register, the
Anaheim Ducks would like to add a defenseman before the Mar. 3
trade deadline passes.
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Turco tough to trade?
(Feb. 20/10) - With the Olympic trade freeze still in affect, teams across the league continue to evaluate their rosters leading up to the Mar. 3 trade deadline.
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Forsberg likely won't return to NHL
(Feb. 20/10) - Peter Forsberg is taking his Olympic experience all in, as it will likely be the final major hockey accomplishment of his career, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Panthers evaluating trade options
(Feb. 18/10) - Having already completed one trade prior to the
Olympic roster freeze, the Florida Panthers are expected to pull
the trigger on a couple more before the Mar. 3 trade deadline.
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Rangers considering Souray
(Feb. 18/10) - With the trade deadline less than two weeks away
and 63 hours after the Olympic roster freeze lifts, the New York
Rangers could continue their roster shakeup in March.
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Bruins want to add depth
(Feb. 18/10) - The Boston Bruins would like to make at least one
addition to the roster once the Olympic roster freeze lists on
March 1.
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Daly denies Thrashers to Winnipeg rumor
(Feb. 18/10) - NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly was quick to
dismiss a report suggesting the Atlanta Thrashers had a deal in
place to move north to Winnipeg.
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Lidstrom isn't thinking retirement
(Feb. 18/10) - Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom, a four-time
Stanley Cup champion, may be turning 40 in April, but that isn't
stopping him from performing well on the ice.
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Columbus ready to sell
(Feb. 16/10) - Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson will be very busy
over the Olympic break, scouting young talent for possible
trades, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
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Moreau isn't concerned about trade
(Feb. 16/10) - Oilers captain Ethan Moreau knows there's a good
chance he'll be moved before the Mar. 3 trade deadline, but as
the Edmonton Sun reports, he isn't worried about it.
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