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Video: Blue Jackets Re-sign RFA Cam Atkinson

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed restricted free agent winger Cam Atkinson to a three-year contract extension worth $10.5 million - a $3.5 million cap hit. Salary breakdown: $2.5 million, $3.5 million and $4.5 million. He didn't get a no-trade clause. “Signing…

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2014-15 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker

Listing of all trades made from the end of last season can be found here.

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Trade: Ducks Acquire Wisniewski from Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded defenseman James Wisniewski and the Red Wings 2nd round pick for a 2015 2nd round pick, William Karlsson and Rene Bourque. The 31-year old Wisniewski was drafted 156th overall in the 5th round of…

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Trade: Canucks Acquire Baertschi from Flames for a Pick

The Calgary Flames have traded Sven Baertschi to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2015 2nd round pick. The 22-year old Baertchi was drafted 13th overall in the 2011 draft by the Flames.

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Trade: Wild Acquire Chris Stewart from Sabres for Pick

The Buffalo Sabres have traded Chris Stewart to the Minnesota Wild for a 2017 2nd round pick. The Sabres retain 50 percent of Stewart's salary. The 27-year old Stewart was drafted 18th overall in the 2006 draft by the Avalanche.…

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Trade: Penguins Acquire Ben Lovejoy from Ducks for Simon Despres

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Ben Lovejoy from the Anaheim Ducks for Simon Despres. The 31-year old Lovejoy was undrafted and carries a $1.1 million salary cap hit. The 23-year old Despres was drafted 30th overall in the 2009…

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Trades: Canadiens Acquire Mitchell from Sabres

The  Buffalo Sabres have traded Torrey Mitchell to the Montreal Canadiens for a prospect and a pick. The 30-year old Mitchell was drafted 126th overall in the 4th round of the 2004 draft by the Sharks. He carries a $1.9…

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Rumors XV: Kings, Flames, Canadiens, Bruins, Sabres, Pens and Caps

Kings had been exploring bottom-six guy, heard a center, but things have been pretty quiet the last little while. — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) March 2, 2015 20 mins from deadline and I'm told Flames have nothing on the go. —…

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Trades: Jokinen, Leopold, Conacher and Leggio

The St. Louis Blues acquired Olli Jokinen from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional 2016 6th round pick. Becoms a 2015 4th if the Blues make the Final and Jokinen plays. The Minnesota Wild have acquired Jordan Leopold from the Columbus…

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Rumors XIV: Wings, Sharks, Caps, Canucks, Panthers, Coyotes and Leafs

Ken Holland tells Detroit Free Press "all done" after trading for D Marek Zidlicky and F Erik Cole. — Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) March 2, 2015 For those wondering, Sharks GM Doug Wilson has not gone to Patrick Marleau to…

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Trade: Islanders Acquire Neuvirth from Sabres for Johnson and Pick

The Buffalo Sabres trade Michal Neuvirth to the New York Islanders for Chad Johnson and a conditional 2016 third round pick. The 26-year old Neuvirth was drafted 34th overall in the 2006 draft by the Capitals. He carries a $2.5…

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Trade: Blues Acquire Bortuzzo from Penguins for Cole

The Pittsburgh Penguins trade defenseman Robert Bortuzzo and a 7th round pick to the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Ian Cole. The 25-year old Bortuzzo was drafted 78th overall in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft by the Penguins.…

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