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Mark Easson

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Rumors: Seabrook, Flames, Sens, Canucks, Bergenheim and Zidlicky

Chris Kuc: Source saying the Blackhawks and Brent Seabrook are closing in on a long-term contract extension. Chris Hine and Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Seabrook said yesterday that he and his agent have been talking with GM Stan…

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Morning Hits: Kane, Fleischmann, Erat, Voynov, Hayes, Prince, and Blues

Chris Hine and Stacy St. Clair of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Patrick Kane. "While I have too much respect for the legal process to comment on an ongoing matter, I am confident that once all the facts are brought to…

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Injury Notes: Flames, Bruins, Rangers, Lightning and Devils

Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: Flames Ladislav Smid is able to skate and shoot, but he's not quite ready for the start of training camp. “I was kind of hoping I’d be ready for the beginning of camp,” he…

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Trade: Maple Leafs Acquire Michael Grabner for Five Players

The New York Islanders have traded Michael Grabner to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forwards Taylor Beck and Carter Verhaeghe, defensemen Matt Finn and Tom Nilsson, and goaltender Christopher Gibson. General Fanager is showing the Maple Leafs as now having…

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Rumors: Stamkos, Isles, Kings, Devils, Avs, and Blue Jackets

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: There has been no indication that a Steven Stamkos - Tampa Bay Lightning contract extension is close. "It's been kind of the same for the past couple weeks, it hasn't effected me," said…

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Morning Hits: Voynov, Kane, Flames, Devils, Avs and Isles

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Slava Voynov released a statement through his agent. "Earlier today, I notified the National Hockey League, the National Hockey League Players' Association and the Los Angeles Kings of my decision to immediately begin the formal process…

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Rumors II: Kane, Phaneuf, Huberdeau and Fabbri

James O'Brien of Pro Hockey Talk: Darren Dreger said on Monday's TSN's Insider Trading that since Patrick Kane hasn't been charged with anything as of yet, so there is no "logistical" reason for him not to attend the Blackhawks training…

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Rumors I: Senators, Devils, Flyers, and Penguins

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There are likely only two roster spots open for the Senators, one on the blueline to fill in for the injured Chris Phillips, and one up front to replace the departed Erik Condra. If…

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Morning Hits: Gagne, Gudlevskis, Boucher, Mantha, Avs and Sens

CSN Philly: Simon Gagne retired from the NHL yesterday. “Today, I want to thank my trainers and teammates,” Gagne said in a statement. “You inspired me to surpass myself. You made me understand that you need more than talent; it…

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2015-16 Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospects

A look at the Montreal Canadiens top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. In the past, both the Habs NHL roster and prospect pipeline were full of undersized players. Help is on the way with some big bodied prospects…

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Rumors III: Kruger, Devils, Canucks, Expansion, and Avs

Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Marcus Kruger signed a cap friendly one-year, $1.5 million contract, and agent J.P. Barry is hopeful that the Blackhawks will reward Kruger for that in the future. “The reality is you do the deal now,”…

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Rumors II: Nothing Imminent Between Eric Staal and Hurricanes

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Eric Staal will be a UFA at the end of the season, and it doesn't sound like any contract extension is imminent. "We never really put a time frame on it," Curran told ESPN.com on Monday.…

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