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NHL Rumors: Russell, Avalanche and Oilers

On Kris Russell ... Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Joe Haggerty reported over the weekend that the Bruins were interested in Kris Russell. There were rumors that Russell turned down a four year, $17 million offer from the Maple Leafs, but…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Panthers, Predators and Rangers

On Vadim Shipachov ... Harvey Fialkov: Source saying the Panthers are talking to Vadim Shipachov. Aivis Kalnins: The Canadiens have spoken with Shipachov multiple times. The Panthers have been interested since the beginning. Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that Shipachov is looking…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren: UFA Brandon Pirri could be a intriguing option for the Senators. They had some interest in him at the trade deadline. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Mike Hoffman filed for salary arbitration…

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NHL Rumors: Buyout Window, Flames and Canucks

On the second buyout window ... General Fanager: Teams that have players who filed for salary arbitration receive an additional window this offseason to buyout another player. Larry Brooks: The Rangers will have the option to buyout someone but don't…

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NHL News: 24 Players File For Salary Arbitration

24 players filed for salary arbitration today. Arbitration hearings will get underway on July 20th and run through August 4th. Players that filed are: Arizona Coyotes Michael Stone Colorado Avalanche Tyson Barrie Mikhail Grigorenko Detroit Red Wings Jared Coreau Danny…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Avalanche, Ducks and Tyson Barrie

On the Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche and Tyson Barrie ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: There have been many defensemen tied to the Edmonton Oilers about a potential trade. Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now radio was talking about the…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings targeted Matt Martin in free agency and offered him a front-loaded four year deal with a cap hit of $2.5 million per season.…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Lightning and Stars

On the Calgary Flames ... Daniel Goffenberg of Sportsnet: Flames GM Brad Treliving was on Sportsnet 960 yesterday talking about RFAs Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau. He'd like to get both signed to long-term deals. "What they on their side…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Blackhawks and Blue Jackets

On the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Rumors that the asking price for Taylor Hall for the Sabres was Rasmus Ristolainen, which wasn't going to happen. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers…

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NHL Rumors: Russell, Panthers, Stars and Flyers

On Kris Russell ... Allain Roy: The reports that Kris Russell turned down an offer from the Maple Leafs are false. Andy Strickland: Russell has options right now to sign somewhere, but he is taking his time to make the…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Lupul, Versteeg, Coyotes and the Wings

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks have been trying to add another impact forward. “If I had a crystal ball, I would say we’d try to add a winger who had some grit…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Coyotes, Doan, Blues and Backes

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are expected to dangle David Krejci or Ryan Spooner for a defenseman of the next few weeks. A source said that Kris Russell turned down a four year, $17…

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