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Mark Easson

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Rumors II: New Look Upfront For Blues, and Leopold’s Future

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The addition of Troy Brouwer and Kyle Brodziak, and the subtraction of T.J. Oshie, will give the Blues a different look up front, but it won't be the only new look. Paul Stastny…

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Rumors I: Blackhawks, Capitals, Senators and Oilers

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Marcus Kruger's agent, J.P. Barry, said that they are still waiting for Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman to clear some salary cap space to be able to re-sign Kruger. Kruger didn't file for salary arbitration…

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News: Rangers Sign Derek Stepan To A Six-Year Deal

The New York Rangers have signed Derek Stepan to a six-year, $39 million contract, a $6.5 million salary cap hit according to Larry Brooks. The 25-year old Stepan was drafted 51st overall in the second round of the 2008 draft…

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Rumors: Capitals, Predators and Rangers

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals currently have about $4.2 million in cap space after signing Braden Holtby. RFA Marcus Johansson has his arbitration hearing on Wednesday and could be awarded close to their remaining free cap space. “As…

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Video and Notes: Holtby, Ehrhoff, and the Coyotes

Your browser does not support iframes. The Capitals and Braden Holtby are far apart on a new deal, but continue to work on a new contract. Rob Mixer of BlueJackets.com: (mailbag) When asked if the Blue Jackets sign Christian Ehrhoff,…

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Rumors: Devils, and Red Wings

Tom Gulitti of The Record: GM Ray Shero and Adam Larsson's agent, J.P. Barry, had planned to have some serious talks this week, but were sidetracked by the Lou Lamoriello news. The new plan is for the sides to talk…

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News: Lou Lamoriello Resigns From Devils … Named Maple Leafs GM

New Jersey Devils: Lou Lamoriello resigns as president of the New Jersey Devils. “Lou Lamoriello created and defined what it meant to be a New Jersey Devil,” said Harris. "His brilliance in shaping this franchise into one of the most…

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Rumors and Notes: Devils and Sharks

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Pavel Zacha's agent is hopeful that they can get an entry level deal done. “We've been involved in negotiations since the draft and trying to get a deal done,” Zacha's agent Patrik Stefan said today.…

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Rumors III: Flyers Notes, and Kaleta

Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: (mailbag) With Michael Del Zotto re-signed, the Flyers have eight defensemen on one-way contracts. GM Ron Hextall will need to make a roster move. Isaac speculates that defenseman Brandon Manning could be the odd man…

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Rumors II: Franson, Ladd, and Byfuglien

NHL.com: Cody Franson on TSN 1040 radio said that they've been in talks with five or six teams, including the Bruins. "There are some very interested , but some teams are in cap situations and all the rest that comes…

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Rumors I: Draft Offers – Devils, Jackets, Canes, Flyers and Sharks

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM wanted the Blue Jackets to give up their No. 8th, 34th, and 129th picks for the No. 6th. “I've got to talk to Ray”, then picks up the phone and calls the Devils'…

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Morning Hits: Expansion, Sens, Flames, Wings, Leafs, and Clowe

David Pagnotta: The GTA Sports and Entertainment in an email after they were unable to submit an expansion application. They still plan to focus on a GTA area and "hope that another such opportunity presents itself in the future." The $2…

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