NHL rumors and confirmations
Trade, contract and injury rumors spotted on X, summed up in our own words, then confirmed or denied. Each item names its source and links to its post.
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A rumor is not confirmed news. We sum it up in our own words and update it when it is confirmed or denied.
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Justin Brazeau · Pittsburgh PenguinsNick Kypreos (Sportsnet) thinks the Penguins will try to sell Justin Brazeau off the production he had early last season. With so many prospects in the system, he could end up as a trade chip.
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Quinn Hughes · Minnesota Wild · 
New Jersey DevilsJeff Marek and David Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff) discuss whether the Devils are lining up a run at Quinn Hughes to reunite the Hughes brothers in New Jersey, after the Connor Hellebuyck trade. Just talk for now, nothing concrete.
Wild GM Bill Guerin told WCCO's Chad Hartman Show he isn't worried yet about getting Quinn Hughes signed long term before he can hit free agency at season's end. Pierre LeBrun also touched on it on TSN.
“isn't worried about it”
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Jakub Dobes · Jacob Fowler · Samuel Montembeault · Montreal CanadiensDavid Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff) believes the Canadiens will keep riding three goalies for now, unless something falls into Kent Hughes' lap. For poolers, the crease split between Jakub Dobes, Jacob Fowler and Samuel Montembeault looks set to continue.
“gonna ride 3”
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Seattle KrakenDarren Dreger (TSN) says the Kraken have been hunting for a top-line scoring winger since July. Seattle would be willing to move one of its young centres in a deal. Comments relayed by NHL Rumour Report.
“top-line scoring winger”
Dreger repeated it on TSN's Insider Trading: the Kraken have wanted a top-line winger for a while, and it's no secret they would trade one of their young centres.
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Teuvo Teravainen · 
Andrew Copp · Michael Rasmussen · 
Ottawa Senators · Chicago Blackhawks · Detroit Red Wings · 
Boston Bruins · 
Nashville Predators · 
Philadelphia Flyers · Pittsburgh PenguinsPer Bruce Garrioch (Ottawa Citizen), Steve Staios is working the phones for a scorer. Names on the market include Teuvo Teravainen, Andrew Copp, Michael Rasmussen and Michael Eyssimont, though Staios would still prefer an answer from within.
“working the phones”
The Ottawa Citizen also shared Bruce Garrioch's story: the Senators are shopping for offence, but the market is thin. Nashville, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are said to be open for business, for meaningful assets in return.
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Pittsburgh Penguins · Nashville Predators · 
St. Louis Blues · 
Carolina HurricanesDavid Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff) says teams are more willing to take on players with term right now. He names Pittsburgh, Nashville, St. Louis and Carolina as teams to watch on the trade market.
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Morgan Frost · Calgary FlamesPer Pierre LeBrun (TSN), the Flames and agent Darren Ferris had a first, preliminary talk Monday about a contract extension for Morgan Frost. Ferris usually likes taking clients to market, but LeBrun says the interest is mutual this time.
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San Jose Sharks · Detroit Red WingsPierre LeBrun said on TSN's Insider Trading that the Sharks have held talks with Detroit about defenseman Simon Edvinsson. It's only talks for now, but a young blueliner like him landing in San Jose would be worth watching for poolers.