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Media Thoughts on Subban – Weber Trade

Thoughts from the media on the P.K. Subban - Shea Weber trade ... Pierre LeBrun: "Lost in all this, the Preds are going to face some massive cap recapture penalties if Weber retires before end of his contract. Preds paid…

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Media Thoughts on Hall – Larsson Trade with Videos

Thoughts from the media on the Taylor Hall - Adam Larsson trade ... Travis Yost: A team executive: "They should've called us -- we easily put together a better package than Adam Larsson for Taylor Hall." - David Staples: "Seriously. An…

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NHL Rumors: Eric Staal, Seth Jones and Trade Bait

On Eric Staal ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: One Eastern Conference GM on Eric Staal and that he could be a good buy-low free agent. "It'll be a worthwhile investment," said the GM. "Great team guy. He knows the game.…

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NHL Rumors: Steven Stamkos To Re-sign With Lightning

On Steve Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bob McKenzie: Steven Stamkos has decided to remain with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bob McKenzie: Stamkos is expected to sign an eight year deal with a salary cap hit of $8.5…

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NHL Trade: Canadiens Trade Subban To Predators for Weber

The Montreal Canadiens have traded P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators for Shea Weber. The 27 year old Subban was drafted 43rd overall in the second round of the 2007 draft by the Canadiens. Subban is entering the third year…

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NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Hall To Devils For Larsson

The New Jersey Devils have traded defenseman Adam Larsson to the Edmonton Oilers for left winger Taylor Hall. The 23-year old Larsson was drafted 4th overall of the 2011 draft the Devils. Larsson is entering the second year of six…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Wild, and Sabres

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets will be buying out the final two years of defenseman Fedor Tyutin contract. Going against the salary cap will be $1.21 million this year, $1.96 million next year, and $1.46 million…

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NHL Rumors: Ladd Suitors, and the Detroit Red Wings

On Andrew Ladd ... Darren Dreger: Among the teams that are interested in Andrew Ladd are the Islanders, Predators, Lightning and Canadiens. When Steven Stamkos' situation is settled, the next wave of signings will begin. Adam Vingan: Wonder if Ladd…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Stars and Blackhawks

On the Carolina Hurricanes and Eric Staal ... Tom Gulitti: It doesn't sound like the door isn't completely closed on Eric Staal returning to Carolina, but at the moment he's looking at other options. He's been talking to other teams,…

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Perron and Jones

On Steven Stamkos ... Howard Berger: A "birdie" told Berger that Steven Stamkos is primarily looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres if he were to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning. On David Perron ... Eric Engels: Source…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Martin and Cam Fowler

On Matt Martin ... Craig Custance: Martin will do well in free agency and will get more money than people might think. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Martin is prepared for free agency, though he still hopes a deal could get…

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NHL Rumors: On Milan Lucic

On the Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks ... DJ Bean: Milan Lucic said that the report that he's agreed to a deal with the Oilers is "bulls*@^." Lucic said he's obviously not ruling them, out but…

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