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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Savvy negotiating]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29452-Rumor-Roundup-Savvy-negotiating.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is Savard close to re-signing with Boston?... Will Halak leave Montreal?... And the ramifications of Filatov's move. - &amp;bull; Boston Bruins center Marc Savard is reportedly close to returning to action after being sidelined since mid-October by a fractured left foot]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Fly the coop?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29366-Rumor-Roundup-Fly-the-coop.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Murray fielding Duck calls?... Hab dilemmas... Brunnstrom on the move?... and Cullen to Chicago?  - Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray was busy at week&amp;rsquo;s end denying trade speculation about goaltender J-S Giguere and defenseman Scott Niedermayer]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Peter's comeback]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29285-Rumor-Roundup-Peters-comeback.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will Forsberg return?... Coyotes looking at Chelios?... Giguere ready to move on?... Moves coming in N.Y.? - Now that Peter Forsberg has completed his participation in the Karjala Cup for Sweden, speculation is growing over his future plans, particularly which NHL team he might sign with should he stage another comeback]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Lightning strikes twice]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29201-Rumor-Roundup-Lightning-strikes-twice.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could Vinny really be on the move this time?... Oilers hunt for blueliners... and no interest in Nylander. - Don&amp;rsquo;t look now, but the Vincent Lecavalier rumor mill could start churning again]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Intense winds]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29103-Rumor-Roundup-Intense-winds.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the mill: Carolina ready to deal?... Forsberg comeback?... Kaberle bound for Chi-Town?... and moves in store for N.J.? - The Carolina Hurricanes poor start has prompted GM Jim Rutherford to suggest changes could be afoot if his team fails to make significant improvement in the coming weeks]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Motor mouths]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29015-Rumor-Roundup-Motor-mouths.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Goaltending changes for Wings?... Biron back to Buffalo?... Toskala's days in Toronto numbered?... KHL for Nylander? - CBC hockey analyst Scott Morrison recently wondered if the performance of Detroit Red Wings goaltenders Chris Osgood and Jimmy Howard was good enough for the club to make the playoffs, suggesting GM Ken Holland might have to consider making a move in goal]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Montreal goalie controversy?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28933-Rumor-Roundup-Montreal-goalie-controversy.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could Halak or Price be on the move?... Kaberle back on the block?... Devil deals? - The Montreal Canadiens have been giving backup goaltender Jaroslav Halak more playing time of late over starter Carey Price, giving rise to talk of a &amp;ldquo;goaltender controversy]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Hollywood gossip]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28848-Rumor-Roundup-Hollywood-gossip.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frolov on the block?... Oil-Habs deal in the works?... Shanny not ready to retire... and the Bolts blueline. - The Los Angeles Kings recent one-game benching of left winger Alexander Frolov has led to speculation the club could be shopping him]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Tender trades?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28756-Rumor-Roundup-Tender-trades.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toronto's struggles have them looking for crease depth... Weight on the move?... and Horton not going anywhere. - Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke could be in the market for goaltending depth]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Leaf blowing]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28679-Rumor-Roundup-Leaf-blowing.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A terrible start has trade winds swirling in Toronto... Could Turco move?... Halak as bait?... Horton's Florida future in danger? - With the Toronto Maple Leafs off to one of the worst starts in franchise history (0-6-1) it was inevitable trade rumors would begin swirling around the club]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Value of Oil]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28577-Rumor-Roundup-Value-of-Oil.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An Oilers-Sabres swap in the cards?... More moves in Montreal?... Wild trades?... Hawks fed up with Huet? - Reports surfaced from Buffalo and Edmonton recently regarding the possibility of the Oilers shipping blueliner Tom Gilbert to the Sabres for right winger Drew Stafford]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Mule kicked]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28504-Rumor-Roundup-Mule-kicked.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28504</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can the Red Wings replace a bona fide goal-scorer?... and the latest on Ilya Kovalchuk's contract talks. - The Detroit Red Wings offense recently suffered a significant blow when winger Johan Franzen tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in last Thursday&amp;rsquo;s 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks, sidelining him for up to four months]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: The goalie shuffle]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28417-Rumor-Roundup-The-goalie-shuffle.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the first Thursday edition of RR, we look at the situations in Anaheim with their goaltending, Tampa with the blueline, and more. - A recent report in the Los Angeles Times suggested Anaheim Ducks management could ask goaltender J-S Giguere to waive his no-trade clause if young Jonas Hiller steps up and seizes the starting goalie role, because the club wouldn&amp;rsquo;t want to carry a $6 million backup for the remainder of this season and next]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Working around Nylander]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28334-Rumor-Roundup-Working-around-Nylander.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the rumor mill: What to do with Nylander; patching up the Habs blueline; a contract nixed in New York and more. - Michael Nylander&amp;rsquo;s days with the Washington Capitals, and possibly the NHL, may be numbered]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Beantown banter]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28153-Rumor-Roundup-Beantown-banter.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kovalchuk to Boston?... Hawks-Kings swap?... Another Sens deal?... And Preds looking for scoring? - &amp;bull; Now that the Boston Bruins have finally dealt Phil Kessel, there&amp;rsquo;s speculation they might be on the lookout for an experienced scoring winger later in the season, perhaps at the March trade deadline]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Brandon's back]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28006-Rumor-Roundup-Brandons-back.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this week's rundown of rumors: The Rangers defense corps; Columbus' glut of forwards; and Mats Sundin's future. - &amp;bull; New York Rangers center Brandon Dubinsky&amp;rsquo;s recent contract holdout gave rise to rumors last week the team might peddle him for an experienced puck-moving defenseman, should he prove difficult to sign]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: All eyes on Kessel]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27860-Rumor-Roundup-All-eyes-on-Kessel.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Heatley off the market, the Bruins young sniper becomes the hot topic... Dubinsky's contract talks... and Sundin's return.  - With Dany Heatley traded to San Jose and Mike Comrie returning to the Edmonton Oilers, the Phil Kessel trade rumors now take over the spotlight in the NHL rumor mill]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: On the clock]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27768-Rumor-Roundup-On-the-clock.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Heatley saga drags on... Who wants Mike Comrie? ... Sykora Wild about Minny?... Kessel Toronto bound? - 
Tick-tock&amp;hellip;tick-tock&amp;hellip;
That&amp;rsquo;s the sound Senators GM Bryan Murray is hearing as he tries to move disgruntled left winger Dany Heatley]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Trade aftermath]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27693-Rumor-Roundup-Trade-aftermath.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Was Doug Wilson clearing cap space to make room for Heatley or Kessel? Will Vancouver bring back Sundin? This and more. - &amp;bull; The San Jose Sharks shipping of defensemen Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich to the Vancouver Canucks last week has some observers believing GM Doug Wilson is clearing cap space for the addition of a scoring forward]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Oh captain, my captain]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27619-Rumor-Roundup-Oh-captain-my-captain.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The latest on Dany Heatley; are the Sharks gearing up to move Patrick Marleau?; and who will sign Alex Tanguay? - &amp;bull; After more than two months of silence, Ottawa Senators left winger Dany Heatley finally spoke to the press last week regarding the reason behind his trade request, but his claim of a diminished role with the team hasn&amp;rsquo;t garnered much sympathy from pundits, bloggers and fans]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Star gazing]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27548-Rumor-Roundup-Star-gazing.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the rundown of rumors this week: Brad Richards to New York? Leafs standing pat? And why Phil Kessel hasn't been signed. - &amp;bull; There has been speculation the Dallas Stars might ship center Brad Richards to the New York Rangers, but according to Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News, such a move is unlikely]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: District 13]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27475-Rumor-Roundup-District-13.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No one wants Zherdev... The latest on Heatley... No rush on Kessel deal... and one available blueliner. - Nikolai Zherdev became an unrestricted free agent when the New York Rangers exercised their option to walk away from his one-year, $3]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Swimming with the Sharks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27409-Rumor-Roundup-Swimming-with-the-Sharks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The latest surrounding Dany Heatley and Phil Kessel and also how Philly is managing the cap.  - The Oilers vain attempts to woo disgruntled Senators winger Dany Heatley into waiving his no-movement clause are over]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Cap crunch]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27354-Rumor-Roundup-Cap-crunch.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this week's rundown of hockey rumblings: Boston's cap and Kessel; Kaberle's standing in Toronto; and the Heatley saga. - - Recent moves by the Boston Bruins could have an impact on the future of winger Phil Kessel]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Ruffled feathers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27288-Rumor-Roundup-Ruffled-feathers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who's heading out of Chi-town? All quiet on the Kessel and Heatley fronts? Richards going to N.Y.? Harding on the move? Shark shakeup? - The Chicago Blackhawks surprised the hockey world last week by demoting GM Dale Tallon to senior advisor and replacing him with former assistant GM Stan Bowman, son of legendary NHL coach and Blackhawks advisor Scotty Bowman]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Beefing up]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27213-Rumor-Roundup-Beefing-up.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Jackets looking for 'D'... Kaberle to stay in T.O.?... Zherdev on the outs in N.Y.... Heatley coming back? And more. - Free agent signings and speculations dominate the NHL rumor mill this time of year, but there&amp;rsquo;s also plenty of trade chatter going on]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Dany saga rages on]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27130-Rumor-Roundup-Dany-saga-rages-on.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With news of the draft and the free agent market cooling, the drama surrounding Ottawa's disgruntled star remains hot. - Amid the opening days of the NHL&amp;rsquo;s annual free agent frenzy, the Dany Heatley saga turned more ugly]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: The cost of free]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27007-Rumor-Roundup-The-cost-of-free.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The UFA period is on the horizon and the rumor mill is churning at a furious pace. - MONTREAL - Senators GM Bryan Murray tried in vain during draft weekend to peddle left winger Dany Heatley]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: The Big Three]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26868-Rumor-Roundup-The-Big-Three.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A trade frenzy could break out at the draft and if it does, look for the names, Heatley, Bouwmeester and Lecavalier. - With the 2009 NHL draft weekend in Montreal fast approaching there&amp;rsquo;s not only plenty of speculation over which prospects will be selected, but also over which notable NHL stars could be dealt during the weekend&amp;rsquo;s proceedings]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Heating up]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26778-Rumor-Roundup-Heating-up.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Where will Dany Heatley end up?... Ducks shopping Pronger?... Esche returning to Philly?... Laperriere done in Colorado? - The hockey world is still reeling from last week&amp;rsquo;s news that Dany Heatley was requesting a trade from the Ottawa Senators]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Pick and choose]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26649-Rumor-Roundup-Pick-and-choose.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Could the top three picks be in play?... A Kessel offer sheet?... Bye bye Biron?... Spezza staying put? - The 2009 NHL Entry Draft is a little less than three weeks away and speculation abounds over whether or not the New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche will retain their first round picks]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Khabby days]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26520-Rumor-Roundup-Khabby-days.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The two conference finalists have some tough decisions this off-season... and the Ducks are getting trade inquiries. - The Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes surprised many by not only making the playoffs, but also advancing to the conference finals]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Northern exposure]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26384-Rumor-Roundup-Northern-exposure.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 11:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Niedermayer thinking of Vancouver... Fletcher better suited to sign Gaborik... Kovie happy with Atlanta... and more. - &amp;bull; A report out of Vancouver last week suggesting Scott and Rob Niedermayer would be interested in playing for the Canucks had the NHL world buzzing for several days]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Theodore's return]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26263-Rumor-Roundup-Theodores-return.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 11:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[As a few more teams are knocked out of the playoffs, their GMs are already planning for the future. - Last week&amp;rsquo;s elimination of the Washington Capitals, Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks from the playoffs leaves their respective GMs pondering potential off-season moves]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Gomez a goner?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26120-Rumor-Roundup-Gomez-a-goner.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 12:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rangers could move Gomez and go after Gaborik; Lecavalier rumors persist; and Columbus' glut at left wing. - New York Post columnist Larry Brooks suggested the possibility of the Rangers shopping center Scott Gomez if he didn&amp;rsquo;t fit into coach John Tortorella&amp;rsquo;s plans]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Future of first round flops]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25935-Rumor-Roundup-Future-of-first-round-flops.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 13:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25935</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[What do the Sharks, Devils, Rangers and Flames have planned for the off-season? - With the elimination of the Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers from the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs, inquiring minds are pondering their potential off-season moves]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Red, White and moved]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25733-Rumor-Roundup-Red-White-and-moved.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Plenty of comings and goings in Montreal... Philly's plans?... and the latest on Tkachuk and Souray. - With their disappointing centennial season now history, the Montreal Canadiens face significant questions about its roster heading into the off-season]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Tavares hunting]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25492-Rumor-Roundup-Tavares-hunting.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Are the Buds trying to land the No. 1 pick?... Could Gaborik return to Wild?... Radulov returning to Nashville?  - Say what you will about Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, he certainly knows how to grab headlines]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Here today, groin tomorrow]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25305-Rumor-Roundup-Here-today-groin-tomorrow.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25305</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Where's Gaborik headed?... Who's the Oil's goalie?... Could T.B. deal their pick?... Neil to T.O.?... and more. - April 11&amp;rsquo;s Minnesota-Columbus game could have been the last time hockey fans saw right winger Marian Gaborik in a Wild jersey]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Bear market]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25081-Rumor-Roundup-Bear-market.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25081</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Could Thomas' extension leave the B's short of cap space?... Wings close to Franzen deal... A Cool Bryz out of Phoenix?... and more. - Boston Bruins fans are pleased their team re-signed goaltender and Vezina candidate Tim Thomas to a four-year, $20-million contract extension last week thus keeping him off this summer&amp;rsquo;s unrestricted free agent market]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Lightning strikes twice]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24859-Rumor-Roundup-Lightning-strikes-twice.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Vinny to Habs won't go away... and the latest on Hejduk, Knuble, Madden, Gionta, Fernandez, Hossa and Franzen. - Speculation the Montreal Canadiens might try to land Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier refuses to die]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Decisions, decisions]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24643-Rumor-Roundup-Decisions-decisions.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Hossa or Franzen?; possible Bouwmeester destinations; the Jagr question; and getting Colorado back on track. - Speculation over the potential destination of Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester continues to brew despite the fact his free agent status has yet to be determined]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Jagr's NHL return?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24427-Rumor-Roundup-Jagrs-NHL-return.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With the deadline passed, off-season rumors are heating up, such as: Jagr to Edmonton, Gaborik staying put and where the Sedins may end up. - The NHL&amp;rsquo;s trade deadline is now history and speculation is turning toward the status of many of this summer&amp;rsquo;s potential Group II and III free agents]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Deals that didn't go down]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24219-Rumor-Roundup-Deals-that-didnt-go-down.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Was Bouwmeester close to moving?... What did the B's consider?... Why did the Blues hold onto Tkachuk... and more. - The NHL&amp;rsquo;s 2009 trade deadline saw 47 players moved in 22 trades, but several players oft-mentioned in rumors leading up to the deadline weren&amp;rsquo;t dealt]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: The final countdown]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23950-Rumor-Roundup-The-final-countdown.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23950</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A plethora of news as the deadline draws near, including some possible destinations for Chris Pronger. - It&amp;rsquo;s trade deadline week and the rumor mill has spun into overdrive]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Deadline looms]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23700-Rumor-Roundup-Deadline-looms.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23700</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lehtonen on the block... Ducks 'D' could fly... Drilling for Cole... 'Yotes future?... and several players who might not move after all.  - With just more than a week until the NHL&amp;rsquo;s trade deadline it appears some of the players who&amp;rsquo;ve been fixtures in this season&amp;rsquo;s rumor mill might not be moving on deadline day after all, but on the other hand some new names have emerged&amp;hellip; 
Teams seeking goaltending help might be interested in Atlanta Thrashers netminder Kari Lehtonen]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Seller's market]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23474-Rumor-Roundup-Sellers-market.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the deadline draws near, the buyers far outweigh the sellers... could Connolly move?... Dogs up for adoption?... St-Louis a Penguin? - The large number of NHL teams still in contention for playoff berths could have an adverse effect upon this season&amp;rsquo;s trade deadline]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Bouwm or bust]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23231-Rumor-Roundup-Bouwm-or-bust.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The rumor mill is heating up with Bouwmeester, Lecavalier, Tkachuk, Neil, Kaberle, Pronger, Cole and more in the news. - With the NHL &amp;lsquo;s March 4 trade deadline only three weeks away the rumor mill is heating up and, of course, this season&amp;rsquo;s usual suspects are front and center]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Swap filp-flop]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23006-Rumor-Roundup-Swap-filpflop.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A lot has changed from the start of the campaign and many players thought to be on the block are now staying home, and vice versa. - It&amp;rsquo;s interesting how things can change over the course of a long NHL season]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Lyle Richardson]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup: Peddling Pronger?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22742-Rumor-Roundup-Peddling-Pronger.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rumor Roundup.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Prongers Duck days could be numbered... Tkachuk packing his bags again?... the Big Two rumors... and Backstrom's contract. - &amp;bull; The recent struggles of the Anaheim Ducks led some observers to wonder if the club will even make the playoffs this season, resulting in talk of potential player movement to save their season]]></description>
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