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NHL News: The Flyers Sign Michael Del Zotto

With the news coming down today that defenseman Kimmo Timonen has blood clots in his leg and both lungs, the Flyers were quick to bring in a potential replacement in UFA Michael Del Zotto. Darren Dreger: Del Zotto signed a…

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NHL News: Penguins Re-signed Brandon Sutter For Two Years

The Penguins re-signed RFA center Brandon Sutter to a two year deal worth $6.6 million. Sutter would be an UFA at the end of the deal. Will DePaoli: The Penguins had two offers for Sutter: one year at $2.85 million…

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NHL News: Timonen Has Blood Clot In Leg And Both Lungs

4:00 PM Frank Seravalli: Kimmo Timonen is resting in Finland right now and not allowed to travel for two to three weeks. Once he's able too, he head to Philadlephia to meet with Flyers doctors. Sam Carchidi: GM Ron Hextall…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Halpern, Bouillon and Schultz

Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: The Blackhawks are currently $2.2 over the salary cap for this season. For 2015-16, the Blackhawks have $65 million committed for 15 players, a year in which Brandon Saad, Marcus Kruger and Nick Leddy…

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Quick Hits: Laich, Bettman and Sabres Coaching Staff

Dan Rose of NHL.com: Capitals Brooks Laich was finally able to get back on the ice yesterday. "Now when I step on the ice I feel completely free as opposed to very limited, like the last two years," Laich told…

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Quick Hits: Laich, Bettman and Sabres Coaching Staff

Dan Rose of NHL.com: Capitals Brooks Laich was finally able to get back on the ice yesterday. "Now when I step on the ice I feel completely free as opposed to very limited, like the last two years," Laich told…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Leafs, Penguins and UFA Goalies

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: A couple weeks ago the Blue Jackets and RFA Ryan Johansen were making some progress on a bridge deal, but were about $3 million apart. Two weeks later, not much progress has been made.…

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NHL Rumors: Bissonnette, Staal, Del Zotto and the Sharks

Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post: UFA Paul Bissonnette's agent said that the Capitals are one of "five or six teams" that have  some level of interest in him. “Right now he’s just looking for a good organization where he…

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Quick Hits: Subban, Bishop, Maroon and Galiardi

Renaud Lavoie: P.K. Subban contract breakdown: $7 million, $7 million, $11 million, $11 million, $10 million, $10 million, $8 million, and $8 million. Stephen Whyno: Subban said the Canadiens owner Geoff Molson had a "monumental" impact on the negotiation process. Erik Erlendsson: The Lightning signed Ben Bishop to…

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Quick Hits: Subban, Bishop, Maroon and Galiardi

Renaud Lavoie: P.K. Subban contract breakdown: $7 million, $7 million, $11 million, $11 million, $10 million, $10 million, $8 million, and $8 million. Stephen Whyno: Subban said the Canadiens owner Geoff Molson had a "monumental" impact on the negotiation process. Erik Erlendsson: The Lightning signed Ben Bishop to…

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NHL News: The Canadiens Re-Sign P.K. Subban To Eight-Year Contract

Montreal Canadiens: The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed P.K. Subban to an eight-year contract. “We are very pleased to have reached a long term agreement with P.K. Subban. This agreement helps consolidate the future of our team. A key element of…

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NHL Rumors II: Subban and the Canadiens

Kosta Papoulias: Told that P.K. Subban was offered a five-year, $36 million contract but turned it down: $6 million, $7 million, $7 million, $8 million and $8 million. Subban is looking for a longer deal and more money. Subban is…

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