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 Seattle and Las Vegas are among the cities trying to acquire NHL
teams.
"I know it's been widely reported that there's a deal and there's
going to be a vote. There won't be any votes," Bettman said Monday
in Toronto, according to ESPN.com. "All I'll do is continue to
report on the levels of interest being expressed."
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Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta practiced and coach Mike
Johnston termed him "a game-time decision" for Tuesday against the
Montreal Canadiens.
 Maatta had surgery Nov. 4 to remove a cancerous tumor from his
thyroid gland. He started skating again a week later, but the
original prognosis was for Maatta to miss about four weeks. Tuesday
will mark two weeks since the procedure.
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The Minnesota Wild activated goaltender Josh Harding off injured
reserve and then placed him on waivers.
Harding had 18 wins and a 1.65 goals-against average in 29
appearances last season, but didn't play after Dec. 31 because of
issues with the medication he takes to fight multiple sclerosis.
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The New Jersey Devils placed defenseman Bryce Salvador on injured
reserve and assigned goaltender Keith Kinkaid to Albany of the
American Hockey League.
The Devils also recalled defenseman Peter Harrold and goaltender
Scott Clemmensen from Albany.
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The Edmonton Oilers recalled forward Steve Pinizzotto from Oklahoma
City of the American Hockey League.
Pinizzotto, 30, has posted six assists and 40 penalty minutes in
nine games with Oklahoma City this season. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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