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            <title><![CDATA[Sunny Mehta Devils GM: What This Means for Hischier, Nemec and New Jersey’s Next Move]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sunny Mehta Devils GM hire signals a data-driven pivot for the New Jersey Devils, blending analytics with a winning culture and reshaping roster priorities around Nico Hischier and Simon Nemec.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NHL Playoffs Schedule: Game 1 Dates Set, TV Windows, and What It Means for Key Teams]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The NHL playoffs schedule is set for Game 1 weekend — here’s how start times, TV windows and implications for contenders like Colorado, Boston and Vegas shape the opening round.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Elias Pettersson’s Crossroads: Contract, Trade Talk and the Canucks’ Rebuild]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Elias Pettersson faces a critical offseason conversation in Vancouver as the Canucks pivot to a rebuild and weigh contract, trade and fit questions around their young core.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NHL GM Search: Who Will the Predators, Maple Leafs, and Devils Hire?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[nhl gm search heats up as the Predators, Maple Leafs and Devils interview high-profile candidates — here’s who fits, who’s likely to land the job, and what each hire would mean for roster moves.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Jersey Devils Trade Rumors: Is It Time to Rethink the Core?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[new jersey devils trade rumors are swirling as pundits argue the franchise may need to reshape its core — starting with a hard look at Nico Hischier and a search for more playoff DNA.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Should the New Jersey Devils Trade Nico Hischier? Why a Core Shakeup Could Unlock a Brady Tkachuk-Style Transformation]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As the Devils contemplate a management reset, must they also reshape the roster? A growing chorus suggests Nico Hischier could be the centerpiece in a move to add the physical, playoff DNA the club lacks.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nico Hischier: Extension Clock Ticks — Trade Calls Loom for Devils This Summer]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With one year left on his deal, Nico Hischier stands at a crossroads in New Jersey — sign an extension or become the Devils' most attractive trade chip as teams chase premium centres this summer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Canucks Coaching Crossroads: Adam Foote's 'Dirty Deal' and Manny Malhotra's NHL Moment]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Adam Foote inherits a fractured roster in Vancouver and faces an uncertain future, while AHL coach Manny Malhotra emerges as a bona fide NHL candidate after an eye-catching season.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Canucks Block Predators From Interviewing Ryan Johnson as Allvin, Foote Futures Remain Up in Air]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Vancouver denied Nashville permission to interview Abbotsford GM Ryan Johnson, a move that spotlights a franchise at a crossroads — with Patrik Allvin and Adam Foote's jobs still unclear and Jim Rutherford seemingly secure.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Is This the Week Nashville Picks a New GM? Inside the Candidates and Toronto’s Coaching Shakeup]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Nashville's GM search could reach a climax this week as in-person interviews narrow to a short list, while Toronto’s coaching hunt appears to favour an up-and-comer over veteran options.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[David Carle Staying Put at Denver as Robert Thomas Trade Talk Heats Up]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[David Carle says there's 'zero reason' to leave Denver even after talks with NHL clubs, while Robert Thomas' deadline-linked hat trick and reported trade interest keeps the Blues squarely in the rumor spotlight.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Doug Armstrong Emerges as Prime Maple Leafs GM Target — Availability and Fit Examined]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As whispers intensify that Doug Armstrong could be Toronto’s next architect, we break down availability, fit, and what his arrival would mean for the Maple Leafs — plus what it means for Brad Treliving, Tom Stillman and rising names like Kade O’Rourke.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs Front-Office Shuffle: Sunny Mehta Rising as Top Candidate While Doug Armstrong’s Odds Diminish]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With whispers of major change inside the Maple Leafs' hockey operations, Sunny Mehta has emerged as a front-office candidate while Doug Armstrong’s timing looks off. What this means for Auston Matthews, Quinn Hughes chatter, and Toronto’s short-term direction.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Allvin Likely Out, Fitzgerald on Hot Seat as Maple Leafs Launch GM Search]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A wave of front-office uncertainty is sweeping the NHL: reports suggest Patrik Allvin doesn’t expect to return in Vancouver, Tom Fitzgerald is bracing for changes in New Jersey, and the Maple Leafs have kicked off a flexible GM search with analytics in mind.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs Shakeup: Treliving Out, Armstrong and Gillis Top Candidates as Front Office Future Hangs in the Balance]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Maple Leafs stunned the hockey world by parting ways with Brad Treliving, triggering an offseason chase for new leadership that could center on Doug Armstrong or Mike Gillis — but availability and fit remain the big questions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NHL Rumour Roundup: TJ Hughes Sparks 32-Team Chase, Ryker Lee Eligible to Sign, Red Wings Target College Duo]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A flurry of college signings and NHL interest is reshaping offseason chatter: TJ Hughes draws league-wide attention, Ryker Lee is now eligible to sign with Nashville, and Detroit eyes two college prospects as signings loom.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NHL Rumors Roundup: Ferraro Future, Matthews Trade Chatter, Wild Target College Free Agents]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A busy rumor week: Mario Ferraro wants long-term security in San Jose, Auston Matthews' name surfaces in blockbuster whispers, and the Minnesota Wild are scouring the NCAA for cheap, high-upside additions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs Face an Offseason Crossroads; Lightning’s Darren Raddysh Emerges as Key Market Name]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Toronto must balance keeping star forwards with adding a puck-moving defenseman and a steady top-six center, while Tampa Bay’s Darren Raddysh shapes up as one of the offseason’s most intriguing unrestricted free agents.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Who Will Set the Next RFA Market Bar? Celebrini vs. Bedard, Carlsson, Fantilli]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A roster of elite young RFAs — Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson and Adam Fantilli — are quietly watching one another as the summer approaches; whichever signs first could reprice the market.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Can Tampa Bay Keep Darren Raddysh? Contract Outlook, Market Value and Trade Implications]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Darren Raddysh has become one of the hottest defensive commodities ahead of free agency. Insider Dave Pagnotta outlines Tampa Bay's options — and why the Bolts may have to pay up or risk losing their breakout blueliner.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Offseason Shakeup Looms: Which NHL Coaches and GMs Are on the Hot Seat?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As the NHL season winds down, question marks are piling up around several benches and GMs — most notably in Toronto, Los Angeles and New Jersey. We break down the names to watch, predictions, and what changes would mean for each club.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Brandt Clarke More Untradeable Than Quinton Byfield? Deadline Ripples From Robertson to Nikishin]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As the NHL season barrels toward playoffs and the offseason, conversations around Brandt Clarke, Quinton Byfield, Jason Robertson and Alexander Nikishin expose shifting market values and possible roster chess. Here’s a breakdown of the players, predictions and what teams stand to gain—or lose.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Brock Boeser Might Be the Only Veteran Canucks Core Worth Keeping]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As Vancouver reshapes its identity, insiders say Brock Boeser may be the lone retention from the club's older core — a choice with ripple effects for Elias Pettersson and the rest of the roster.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Could the Minnesota Wild Land Auston Matthews? Guerin’s Odds, Assets and Alternate Targets]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With Bill Guerin known as a proactive GM and the Wild still hunting a true No. 1 center, Auston Matthews’ name is destined to turn heads — but do the Wild have the assets to make a realistic run?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Deadline Ripples: Knies, Laine, Tuch and a Flurry of Deadline Tests That Could Reshape the NHL]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A busy trade period left teams testing the market on Matthew Knies, Patrik Laine and others — small talks now could force big decisions before free agency and next season.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Team Canada GM Search Heats Up as NHL Trade Rumors Swirl Around Robertson, Nemec and Perfetti]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Doug Armstrong's exit has opened a high-profile GM sweepstakes for Team Canada as the NHL trade landscape heats up — and several restricted free agents could be moved before the offseason closes.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Knies trade buzz: Montreal talks with Maple Leafs, but Kent Hughes’ target may not have been Matthew Knies]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Late-deadline chatter had Canadiens brass circling Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies, but sources say the player Kent Hughes referenced may not have been Knies — while Toronto still faced offers that would have been impossible to ignore.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs Field Calls on Matthew Knies; Canadiens Among Interested Parties]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sources say the Maple Leafs took calls on Matthew Knies ahead of the trade deadline, with the Canadiens among those asking questions — but Toronto mostly listened rather than shopped.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup of Hockey 2028: Calgary, Edmonton and Prague Poised to Host Best-on-Best Showcase]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The NHL and NHLPA named Calgary, Edmonton and Prague as hosts for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, setting the stage for a best-on-best, high-stakes international tournament that will reshape the hockey calendar.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Will Darren Raddysh Re-Sign with the Lightning or Test Free Agency? Market, Fits and Team Implications]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Darren Raddysh has emerged as a near-60-point, right-shot defenseman and a pending UFA — will Tampa Bay keep their bargain find or let him test the open market? We break down fits, predictions and what his decision means for the Lightning.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Oliver Ekman-Larsson Nearly Moved: Inside Toronto's Deadline Drama]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Dave Pagnotta revealed Oliver Ekman-Larsson came close to being dealt at the deadline — a move that would have reshaped Toronto's blue line and Montreal's short-term plans. We break down the near-miss, player-by-player implications, and what might still be coming.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Matthew Knies Trade Talk Is About the Return — Leafs’ Asset Crunch Shapes Deadline Strategy]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Elliotte Friedman says Matthew Knies speculation is less about the winger and more about what the Maple Leafs can extract from the market — a portrait of a team trading from scarcity rather than surplus.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NHL Trade Watch: Canucks, Stars, Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Sharks and Offseason RFA Drama]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A flurry of movement and offseason maneuvering is shaping the NHL landscape: from the Canucks' surprising retention of Teddy Blueger to potential offer-sheet drama for high-end RFAs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Deadline Drama: Canadiens’ Near-Miss on Right-Handed D, Laine Trade Talks, and Maple Leafs’ Deadline Fallout]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Montreal came agonizingly close to adding a right-shot defenseman with term and explored moving Patrik Laine at the deadline, while Toronto’s busy board produced a handful of moves and several notable non-starters.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trade Deadline Pulse: Whitecloud Interest, Schmaltz Near Deal, Haula’s Next Chapter]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As the deadline approaches, interest spread across the league for Zach Whitecloud and Blake Coleman, Nick Schmaltz appears close to re-signing with the Utah Mammoth, and Nashville weighs extending Erik Haula — a market that’s active but cautious.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why the Devils Stayed Quiet: Nemec, Hamilton and the Search for a First-Line Piece]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Devils turned heads by staying quiet at the deadline while fishing for a bona fide first-line forward. Simon Nemec’s name surfaced as a potential chip, Anton Silaev looms as a replacement, and Dougie Hamilton’s contract realities complicate New Jersey’s summer plan.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Islanders Close on Brayden Schenn as NHL Wrestles With No-Trade, No-Movement Clause Backlash]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Brayden Schenn agreed to a trade to the New York Islanders after a face-to-face meeting that underscored the human side of deadline drama — and renewed debate over the growing footprint of no-trade and no-movement clauses in the NHL.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Parayko Declines Sabres Move; Nemec–Eklund Chatter Fizzles — Trade Deadline Ripples Through NHL]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Colton Parayko exercised his no-trade rights to block a move to the Buffalo Sabres, while the Simon Nemec–William Eklund whispers never coalesced into a deal. Those developments underline shifting trade-deadline dynamics and what teams might do next.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Deadline Frenzy: Kadri, Schenn, Faulk Headline a Flurry of 2026 NHL Deadline Deals]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The 2026 NHL trade deadline exploded in the final hour as Nazem Kadri, Brayden Schenn and Justin Faulk lead a wave of moves that reshaped playoff races and cap pictures across the league.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Flames' Timeline to Compete Still Years Away as Kadri, Coleman, Weegar and Whitecloud Hit the Market]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As the Flames pivot toward a younger core and a new arena timeline, Calgary appears ready to move veterans such as Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, MacKenzie Weegar and Zach Whitecloud — a recalibration that could push the rebuild back several seasons.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Deadline Drama: Islanders Target Conor Garland as Sabres and Blues Haggle Over Robert Thomas]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As the trade deadline nears, the Islanders show serious interest in Conor Garland while the Sabres and Blues negotiate a high-stakes price for Robert Thomas — two storylines that could reshape playoff races.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Will the Devils Move Dougie Hamilton Before the Deadline? Hurricanes Reunion on the Table]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With the trade deadline looming, Dougie Hamilton’s name resurfaces as the Devils weigh options now that Luke Hughes is returning — could Carolina or another suitor rekindle interest?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kings Seek Scoring Boost: Laine Call Sparks Wide-Ranging Top-35 Trade Watch Ahead of Deadline]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With the Kings exploring top-six scoring and a confirmed reach-out on Patrik Laine, the NHL trade market has lit up. A 35-player watch list points to heavy movement as contenders hunt offense before the deadline.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A Detroit offer for Tyler Myers has Vancouver weighing options as the veteran, protected by a no-movement clause, considers whether to leave the city he called home.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Deadline Watch: DeBrusk Joins Canucks’ Rumor Mill as Red Wings, Predators Target Big-Game Pieces]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As the NHL trade deadline approaches, Jake DeBrusk joins a growing list of Vancouver forwards rumoured to be on the move while Detroit and Nashville hone in on specific fits. Here’s a player-by-player breakdown, predictions and what each move would mean.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jets’ Blue Line in Play: Schenn, Stanley and a Frenzied Market for Defense Ahead of Deadline]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As the NHL trade deadline looms, the Winnipeg Jets' pending UFAs — notably Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley — are drawing interest around the league while San Jose quietly scouts multiple defense options.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kadri Trade Talks Heat Up: Flames Stay Patient as Contenders Circle]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With the NHL trade deadline looming, Nazem Kadri has asked for a move and interest is heating up — but Calgary's front office is holding out for a return they can't refuse.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Senators Eye Right-Shot Top-Four Defender and Scoring Winger Ahead of 2026 Trade Deadline]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With March 6 looming, Ottawa GM Steve Staios is quietly scouring the market for a right-shot top-four defenseman and a depth scoring winger — two needs that could define the Senators’ second-half push.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NHL Rumors: Predicting Destinations for Eight Top Trade Targets Ahead of the Deadline]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As the NHL trade deadline approaches, insiders Chris Johnston and James Mirtle weigh in on eight high-profile targets — here’s where they might land, how they’d fit and what each move would mean for contenders and retoolers.]]></description>
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