Back from a holiday break on the Cold Stove Podcast! NRD aka NHL Rumors Daily rides shotgun as Brett Merriman hosts the show that breaks down the latest from around the league. Heres's what we've got this week:

- Winter Classic had some juice again 

- Colorado can't seem to figure it out 

- Is Buffalo a playoff team? 

- Tanking for Bedard in Chicago? 

- The latest in Philly 

- Hank hosting Ryan Reynolds 

- Mario's house for sale 

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Quick episode of Cold Stove this week ahead of the holiday break to get you the latest from around the league with NHLRumorsDaily aka NRD and Brett Merriman. 

- Did NRD get outed on Twitter?

- Torts vs. Hayes

- Brett will NOT be attending the Sabres game...

- New Jersey falling back to Earth?

- World Juniors next week 

- Gifting teams something for Christmas 

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This week on Cold Stove, NRD and Brett Merriman are back to break down the latest from around the league. 

- Horvat unhappy in Vancouver? 

- We have hockey trades ! 

- Blowing up the Blues? Maybe the Blue Jackets? 

- Cap increase only $1 million?

- Ovi hits 800

- According to Gary Bettman, fans LOVE the digital ads 

- Potential schedule changes on the way 

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BIG week in hockey as the holiday season is upon us. Cold Stove hosted by Brett Merriman and NRD aka @NHLRumorsDaily is here to break down the latest from around the league. Here's what we're working with today: 

- Tage Thompson is a star

- Why is scoring up across the league over the last few years? 

- Boeser and Horvat out in Vancouver?

- Latest in Philly

- Jordan Binnington: asshole 

- NHL expansion imminent? Again?

- Does Gaudreau regret the Columbus decision?

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This week on Cold Stove, Brett Merriman hosts with NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD as his co-pilot breaking down the latest from around the NHL. Here's what we're working with today: 

- Chuck Fletcher's time in Philly coming to an end?

- Rangers still can't figure it out

- Pat Maroon vs. Jack Edwards

- Robertson is the future face of the league

- Optimistic/Pessimistic case for Florida, Calgary, and Nashville

- Sid the kid doesn't age

- Prayers up for Kris Letang 

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This week on Cold Stove, Brett Merriman hosts with NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD as his co-pilot breaking down the latest from around the NHL. Here's what we're looking at: 

- Brett has an apology for the City of Boston

- NRD apologizes to the Devils 

- Boeser and Karlsson trade smoke?

- Sabres skid

- Blues are back?

- Rangers and Flyers are who we thought they might be 

- Hellebuyck revenge year 

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Eichel goes for three in Buffalo last night as the Sabres skid continues. Much more from around the league on Cold Stove featuring Brett Merriman and NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD. News and notes from the NHL for you every week: 

- Brodeur and the Devils extend 

- McAvoy is healthy 

- Evander Kane missing time 

- Chicago has decisions to make with their stars

- Ryan Reynolds buying the Senators? 

- Werenski out for the year 

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As the first 10 or so games of the season have kicked off, NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD and Brett Merriman break down the winners and losers so far. Cold Stove has you covered for all news, notes, and speculation from around the league. 

- Boston and Buffalo. Wagons?

- Toronto floundering 

- Are the Devils for real? 

- What's the deal with the Pacific division? 

- The McDavid show 

- Ryan Reynolds interested in the Ottawa Senators? 

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Quick episode this week on Cold Stove breaking down the news and notes from around the league with Brett Merriman and NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD. 

- What's up with the Canadian teams? 

- Reverse Retro jerseys dropped

- Hot starts/slow starts

- Fire Lindy?

- Injuries to Ekblad and Landeskog

- Salary Cap increase bigger than expected - who would've thought ! 

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This week on Cold Stove, Brett Merriman and NRD aka NHL Rumors Daily get borderline teary-eyed about the state of hockey (in a good way) as the season kicks off. They break down the latest from around the league and dig into some speculation as well. Here's what we've got: 

- Toronto and Tampa start 0-1 

- Makar and McDavid are on another level 

- Dasher board mishaps

- Pay Pasta his money 

- Laine goes down early

- Where do Kane and Toews end up? 

- Standing ovation for Carey Price

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