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NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): Phil Kessel deal close to happening, Manny Malhotra to San Jose and Hockey Night in Canada makes some new hires

  • Bobby Ryan has arrived at the NHL level, explains Helene Elliot.
  • The Thrashers cut down their exhibition roster yesterday, by sending a bunch of players back to their respective junior teams and the AHL.
  • The backup goaltending job in Boston appears to be Tuukka Rask’s to lose, writes Fluto Shinzawa.
  • Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald reports that the Bruins are close to trading Phil Kessel in what would be a blockbuster trade.

Apparently Phil Kessel is close to being traded to one of four teams. (Picture courtesy of sportsnet.ca)

There are no sour graps for Craig MacTavish. (Picture courtesy of globesports.com)

Jamie Langenbrunner will not be losing the "C" in New Jersey. (Picture courtesy of art.com)

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