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Found November 05, 2009 on Illegal Curve:
PLAYERS: Peter Forsberg,  Maxime Talbot,  Jason Spezza,  Phil Kessel,  Antero Niittymaki
TEAMS: Colorado Avalanche,  Pittsburgh Penguins,  Ottawa Senators,  Boston Bruins,  Tampa Bay Lightning

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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Rangers interested in Peter Forsberg, Flyers not interested in Peter Forsberg, Maxime Talbot returns to practice, Jason Spezza may play tonight, new linemates for Phil Kessel, Antero Niittymaki starting in Tampa Bay and much more after the jump.
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Via  |  November 06, 2009
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Via Denver Post  |  November 03, 2009
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Via Kuklas Korner  |  November 03, 2009
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