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Well Jimmy Vesey Jersey , we've sailed past the halfway point of the 2017-18 NHL season, and despite some surprises that have played out both on the ice and in the standings (read: Vegas Golden Knights), it's been pretty quiet as far as any earth-shattering developments coming to pass around the league.

But that doesn't mean the rumor mill hasn't been working overtime churning out some absolute whoppers of late. With the trade deadline looming, contract negotiations heating up Jonathan Ericsson Jersey , arena deals to be considered and both expansion and relocation residing prominently in the back of everybody's mind, the rumor season has cranked into full swing, and there seems to be an entire herd of elephants in the room that needs to be addressed.

Of course, as in every year Anders Lee Jersey , most of the more sensational rumors flying about will eventually be exposed as nothing more than a crock of unsubstantiated hearsay meant only to stir the pot. But to be fair, there are a handful of plausible scenarios cropping up that could have significant implications on the rest of the league.

So whether you buy into the hype or not, here are 15 major NHL rumors you need to know about as we forge ahead into the second half of the season.

The Vikings announced Thursday they have signed the former South Dakota offensive tackle who grew up in Minnesota.

Compton spent last season with the Chicago Bears, where he played in 11 games with five starts. The Rosemount Kailer Yamamoto Jersey , Minnesota, native was drafted in the sixth round by the Washington Redskins in 2012, appearing in 44 games with 10 starts during the 2013-15 seasons in Washington.

He joined the Atlanta Falcons for their Super Bowl run in 2016, appearing in all regular and postseason games.

Compton has appeared in 71 games with 15 starts throughout his career and played at both guard and center.