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NHL Rumors I: Blues, Stars, Richards, Canadiens, Volchenkov, Leafs and Legwand

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues goal was to sign Paul Stastny on Tuesday, but a source added that they were going to go to back to the Senators after to see what it would take to add Jason Spezza…

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NHL Rumors VI: Five in on Vrbata, Canucks Want Scoring and a Top FA Video

Craig Morgan: UFA Radim Vrbata is gathering info and is mulling a decision. They hope to make a decision today, but not set on it. Vrbata's side doesn't want to reveal what teams are interested in him. Ben Kuzma: Five…

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What Would He Have Received On Day One Of Free Agency?

So we all are fine with the fact that on day one of free agency, some big contracts can be handed out, and yesterday was no different. Teams can also hand out some big deals in-season to ensure their pending…

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NHL Free Agency: July 2nd Free Agent Tracker

Below are the free agent signings July 2nd, which is just a little slower than yesterday. This post will be a 'sticky' ... All rumors and news will be posted below. Player Pos. '13-14 Team Signed by Term Total Amount…

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NHL Rumors V: Jets, Flyers, Panthers and Maple Leafs

Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: After signing Mathieu Perreault for three years, looking like Olli Jokinen's days in Winnipeg are over. The Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff are hoping to add a top-six forward. "We'd like to get another…

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Top 25 Free Agents That Remain Unsigned Heading Into Day Two

After a crazy first day of free agency, things have come back to earth on day two. We put together list of top 25 free agents that are still available. Not the greatest of lists but still some decent players…

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NHL Rumors IV: Maple Leafs, Wild and Penguins

The Fourth Period: The Leafs appear to be ready to trade both Cody Franson and James Reimer. They have been trying to trade Reimer for months, and have increased their efforts after he requested a trade. Both could be moved…

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NHL Rumors III: Flames, Predators, Flyers, Coyotes and Blues

Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: The Flames signed three players yesterday, but their work is not finished. “We’re ... hours into the summer,” Brad Treliving told reporters Tuesday afternoon at the Saddledome. “There’s lot of work to be done.…

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NHL Rumors II: Spezza, Stuart, Brodeur, Lightning, Lehtera and Some UFAs

Ian Mendes of TSN: Jason Spezza to make it clear that the pressure of playing in Canada was not the reason he wanted to be traded. “I don't think that's accurate," Spezza told TSN.ca. "My biggest motivator for a trade…

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NHL Rumors I: Lacavalier, Grabovski, Isles, Jets, Blackhawks, Wings and Mueller

Sam Carchidi: Nothing is imminent, but Flyers GM Ron Hextall on the market for Vincent Lecavalier: "changes a little bit because all of a sudden, players are in place." Hextall added that it wouldn't be awkward if Lecavalier was still with…

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NHL Rumors XV: Blues, Wings, Jets, Brodeur, Michalek, Oilers, Bruins and Loktionov

Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Doug Armstrong talked to Alex Steen and David Backes about the possibility of getting into the free agent market and paying someone more than them. Jeremy Rutherford: David Backes could be moved to right wing next year,…

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NHL Rumors XIV: Franson For Gorges, Boyle, Green, Vrbata and Gionta

Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens waited until this morning to get the final word that Josh Gorges wouldn't change his mind and accept deal to Toronto, they then worked out a deal with the Sabres. Steve Simmons: The Leafs were hoping…

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