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Draft Review: Sens Re-Unite Karlsson and Rundblad

Draft Review: Sens Re-Unite Karlsson and RundbladThe Ottawa Senators aggressively traded their first round pick and 16th overall selection in exchange for Swedish defensive prospect David Rundblad. The move means two things for two different organizations. Blues president John Davidson made another strong move in increasing his forward depth, selecting not only one...

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Coming at you Live from the 2010 NHL Draft

Coming at you Live from the 2010 NHL DraftJust wanted to give a very brief update on our draft coverage. Mike Murangi, a scout/prospect enthusiast, will be covering the draft straight from the source in Los Angeles! Expect a few profiles as well as some exclusive interviews with prospects coming shortly.

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Live NHL Draft Day Chat

Live NHL Draft Day ChatWe’re getting our live chat started early. Come join in! NHL Entry Draft Chat

Johnny Boychuk Avoids Free Agency and Signs

Johnny Boychuk Avoids Free Agency and SignsRookie Johnny Boychuk will avoid free agency and sign with the team that believed in him in the first place. During the 2008 campaign, Boychuk came over from the Colorado Avalanche organization in exchange for center Matt Hendricks. In his first year in the system,...

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Marleau and Pavelski Stay in San Jose

Marleau and Pavelski Stay in San JoseThe San Jose Sharks announcing the re-signing of both Joe Pavelski and Patrick Marleau today, keeping their forward core incredibly strong. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Pavelski signed for four million over four years while Marleau received a 6.9 million raise over the same time...

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Byfuglien Packs His Bags for AtlantaWhen you are in a salary cap position like Chicago was in, with names like Patrick Sharp being dangled as trade bait around the league, you’d have to expect a more one-sided deal than this one. Oddly enough, the GM Stan Bowman’s Hawks actually come...

Fantasy Season in Review: New York Rangers

Fantasy Season in Review: New York RangersOffensive Corps: As expected, Marian Gaborik led the New York Rangers in scoring after signing a lucrative deal promising 7.5 million over five seasons. At 28-years-old he continues to provide an elite source of scoring as he has throughout his career. The question throughout his...

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Tomas Plekanec Signs a Six-Year Extension

Tomas Plekanec Signs a Six-Year ExtensionCross another name off the free agent market as Tomas Plekanec will stay with the Habs for six more years. According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, Plekanec signed a six-year extension at an annual rate of five million. Although maddeningly inconsistent throughout his career, the playmaking...

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Nathan Horton Gives the Bruins an Offensive Boost

Nathan Horton Gives the Bruins an Offensive BoostHaving a couple first round picks gives you a lot of flexibility and that’s something Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli can be thankful for. Boasting the 2nd and 15th picks in the upcoming 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Chiarelli made a move to immediately boost a 2009-10...

Scott Niedermayer Will Hang Them Up

Scott Niedermayer Will Hang Them UpIn a couple of hours, Scott Niedermayer will make it official and hang up his skates for good. The story broken by Eric Stephens of the OC Register is years in the making as the veteran postponed his retirement every season since winning his most...

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Sergei Gonchar Likely Done with Penguins

Sergei Gonchar Likely Done with PenguinsAccording to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Sergei Gonchar may be looking at the open market. At 36, the veteran defenseman seems unlikely to accept a decrease in salary after posting 50 points in 62 games. Since we live in a cap era a contract for a...

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Spezza Won’t Object to a Trade?According to TSN, Jason Spezza won’t object to a trade. He in no way demanded a trade but GM Bob Murray did say on record he perhaps thought it was time. This article, of course led to numerous fake rumors which were eventually shot down....

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Fantasy Season in Review: Dallas Stars

Fantasy Season in Review: Dallas StarsOffensive Corps: Brad Richards led the charge as he totaled 91 points during the regular season. Those 91 points tied his career high which he registered during the first post-lockout year. In other words, once again put Richards on the top of the playmaking center...

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