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Report: Rangers get huge haul, send McDonagh to Lightning

The New York Rangers have traded defenseman Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller to the Tampa Bay Lightning, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.

In return, the Rangers reportedly acquired Libor Hajek, Brett Howden, Vladislav Namestnikov, a 2018 first-round pick, and a conditional second-round pick, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.

The Lightning had long been rumored to want McDonagh after it was reported Tampa Bay wasn't on his 10-team no-trade list.

McDonagh - signed through next season - gives the Lightning a solid boost to their back end.

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Canucks trade Vanek to Blue Jackets

The Vancouver Canucks traded forward Thomas Vanek to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forwards Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen, the club announced.

It marks the third deadline-day trade of Vanek's career.

Vanek joins the Blue Jackets for a playoff push after putting up respectable numbers on a Canucks team with the Western Conference's second-worst record.

Vanek is tied for second in team scoring with 41 points in 61 games.

Meanwhile, Motte has three goals and five points in 31 games this season, while Jokinen joins his fourth club of the season.

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Report: Ducks, Kings in the mix for Pacioretty

The Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings are both reportedly in the mix for Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty, according to Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

As Engels notes, Pacioretty could be the most notable winger still available Monday after Evander Kane was reportedly shipped to the San Jose Sharks.

Pacioretty is having a down year by his standards, with just 17 goals and 37 points in 61 games. The 29-year-old scored at least 30 goals in each of the previous four seasons.

He still has one year left on his contract after this year at a cap hit of $4.5 million.

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Report: Penguins, Maple Leafs inquired about McDonagh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have inquired about New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh, according to Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos.

However, The Athletic's Josh Yohe says the team isn't believed to be in on McDonagh.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have also inquired about the Rangers captain in recent days, but the asking price might be too high for the club, according to The Athletic's James Mirtle.

This development comes after it was reported the Maple Leafs weren't on McDonagh's no-trade list.

McDonagh has spent his entire eight-year career with the Rangers. The 28-year-old, who has put up 26 points in 49 games this season, still has one year remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $4.7 million.

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Penguins’ Murray leaves practice after taking shot to head

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray exited practice early Monday after taking a shot to the head from defenseman Olli Maatta, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The 23-year-old is being evaluated by the team, head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed.

An injury of any significance would be a big blow to the Penguins, as Murray has been stellar of late, going 9-0-1 in his last 10 starts. He's now 23-13-2 in 41 games with a .909 save percentage and 2.82 goals-against average.

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Golden Knights trade Leipsic to Canucks for Holm

The Vegas Golden Knights traded forward Brendan Leipsic to the Vancouver Canucks on Monday for defenseman Philip Holm, the Canucks announced.

Leipsic joins Vancouver after putting up two goals and 13 points in 44 games with the Golden Knights this season. The 23-year-old was picked during the expansion draft from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

In Holm, the Golden Knights receive a 26-year-old defenseman who played all but one game with the Utica Comets of the AHL this season. In 42 games, he scored 11 goals and 29 points.

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Flames claim Stewart off waivers from Wild

The Calgary Flames claimed forward Chris Stewart off waivers from the Minnesota Wild on Monday, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo.

With the move, the Wild are absolved of Stewart's $1.15-million cap hit.

Meanwhile, the Flames add a depth option to the left side of the ice. The 30-year-old has nine goals and 13 points in 47 games and 39 games of playoff experience.

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Report: Penguins not in on Evander Kane

The Pittsburgh Penguins aren't actively pursuing Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane, a team source told Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Trading for Kane would require some heavy lifting from Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford, as the team has just over $434,000 in cap space, and Kane has a cap hit of $5.25 million.

The team acquired Derick Brassard from the Ottawa Senators on Friday in a three-way deal with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Kane remains a hot commodity on the trade market, having put up 20 goals and 20 assists this season on a struggling Sabres team.

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Report: Penguins not in on Evander Kane

The Pittsburgh Penguins aren't actively pursuing Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane, a team source told Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Trading for Kane would require some heavy lifting from Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford, as the team has just over $434,000 in cap space, and Kane has a cap hit of $5.25 million.

The team acquired Derick Brassard from the Ottawa Senators on Friday in a three-way deal with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Kane remains a hot commodity on the trade market, having put up 20 goals and 20 assists this season on a struggling Sabres team.

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Report: Jets, Preds, Lightning among teams with ‘strong interest’ in Maroon

The Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators, and Tampa Bay Lightning are among the teams showing "strong interest" in Edmonton Oilers forward Patrick Maroon, according to Fox Sports Midwest's Andy Strickland.

It was reported Sunday that as many as seven teams had contacted the Oilers regarding Maroon.

The trade speculation surrounding the 29-year-old had the Oilers make him a healthy scratch Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks.

After putting up a respectable 27 goals and 42 points last season, Maroon has struggled to replicate those numbers, with 14 goals and 30 points in 57 games this season.

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