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The latest Tomas Kaberle trade speculation

The latest Tomas Kaberle trade speculation

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a Tomas Kaberle problem. The longer it festers, the more likely it is to infect other regions of the dressing room.

Breaking down the Toronto/Chicago trade

Breaking down the Toronto/Chicago trade

The Leafs quest for top 6 forwards to its first step Wednesday night as the Leafs and Chicago completed a 5 player deal.

Chicago trades Versteeg, Sweat to Toronto for Stalberg, prospects

Chicago trades Versteeg, Sweat to Toronto for Stalberg, prospects

The Chicago Blackhawks are sending forward Kris Versteeg to Toronto in a five-player deal.

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Paul Martin to test free agency

Paul Martin has had only one brief conversation with Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello since the playoffs ended. The two decided to delay negotiations on a possible new contract until the Devils found a head coach.

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Carey Price or Jaroslav Halak?

In Montreal, “The Choice” came down to Jaroslav Halak or Carey Price, and considering that Price started just one game of Montreal’s sensational 19-game playoff run this spring, we’re going to assume new general manage Pierre Gauthier finalized his decision when the regular season came to a close.

NHL competition committee meet today

NHL competition committee meet today

A rule outlawing hits to the head in the NHL will go back under the microscope Friday as the competition committee sits down for a meeting.

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Phil Kessel thinks he can score 40 for Toronto

“I think I can score 40. I could have had it last year if I’d have scored (consistently). I had a lot of chances, plus I missed quite a bit of games,” said the 22-year-old winger as he passed through town for the unveiling of Dion Phaneuf as Toronto’s captain and Tuesday’s opening of Real Sports Bar and Grill, MLSE’s playpen beside the Air Canada Centre.

Mike Modano not in group buying the Stars

Mike Modano not in group buying the Stars

Citing a source, the paper said that the ownership group led by Billy Quinn, Mike Modano and former Stars president Jim Lites is out of the running and that Calgary oilman Bill Gallacher and Vancouver hotelier Tom Gaglardi are the candidates to own the team. Reached late Monday, Quinn declined comment, but Stars owner Tom Hicks confirmed in an e-mail that the sale of the team is down to two groups.

Buffalo Sabres need to make some moves

Buffalo Sabres need to make some moves

That’s why the Buffalo team needs a change but not a complete makeover since there are too many players who are undeniable assets for that. What the Sabres need is an influx of honest hockey players, guys who won’t tolerate teammates who spend too many games, including vital ones, as passengers.

Niemi first Finnish goalie to hoist Cup

Niemi first Finnish goalie to hoist Cup

With the tidal wave of quality NHL goalies coming out of Finland, it was only a matter of time before one of them became the first Finnish goalie to win the Stanley Cup.

Brooks Orpik undergoes hernia surgery

Brooks Orpik undergoes hernia surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Brooks Orpik has undergone surgery to repair a sports hernia and will require a month to six weeks of rehabilitation.

Pierre Marc Bouchard to begin light workouts

Pierre Marc Bouchard to begin light workouts

Injured Wild forward Pierre-Marc Bouchard said he’s gotten the green light from a Boston-based neurologist to begin lightly working out and hopes to be ready to return to the ice by training camp Sept. 17.

Blues sign David Runblad

Blues sign David Runblad

St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Thursday the club has signed defenseman David Rundblad, who was the Blues first selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Pittsburgh Penguins off-season game plan

Pittsburgh Penguins off-season game plan

Off-Season Game Plan examines the Penguins and what promises to be a busy summer for General Manager Ray Shero as, among other things, he has eight unrestricted free agents to deal with.