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Morning Hits: Bryzgalov, Roy, Ott, Latta, Clemmensen and Pominville

Darren Dreger: The Las Vegas Wranglers have signed Ilya Bryzgalov to a tryout. Sean Leahy: Bryzgalov: "To be clear, I intend to return to the NHL, and to be ready for game action when an NHL opportunity opens up." Josh Rimer:…

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Injury Notes: Nugent-Hopkins, Neal, Leino, Alfredsson, Forsberg and Salo

David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: There have been multiple reports that Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is progressing well and could be back in the lineup sooner than later. Jason Gregor of TSN 1260 tweeted “RNH to play next Thursday? Had…

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Dennis Seidenberg Signs Extension With The Bruins

The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million. Seidenberg was drafted 172nd overall in the sixth round of the 2001 draft by the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Afternoon Hits: Two Roy Videos, Urbom, Malhotra, Orr, Laughton, Jeffrey, Elias, Boll and Neal

Louis Jean: Source saying that the league is looking into Patrick Roy's antics last night. (videos at bottom of post) Mike Vogl: The Capitals have claimed Alexander Urbom off waivers from the Devils. Bob McKenzie: Manny Malhotra is signing a…

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Lines and Goalies: Penguins, Islanders, Flames, Stars, Devils, Blackhawks and Lightning

Shelly Anderson: Penguins lines: Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis Jokinen-Malkin-Vitale Bennett-Sutter-Kobasew Glass-Jeffrey-Adams. NY Islanders: Islanders lines: Moulson-Tavares-Okposo; Grabner-Nielsen-Bailey; Clutterbuck-Cizikas-Regin-Bouchard; Martin-Nelson-McDonald-Boulton. Roger Millions: Possible Flames lines: Galiardi Backlund Hudler - Glencross Stajan Stempniak - baertschi Monahan D. Jones - Bouma Street McGrattan. Defensive pairings and goalies: Giordano-Brodie - Russell Wideman…

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Jason Pominville Signs A Five-Year Extension With The Wild

The Minnesota Wild have signed right winger Jason Pominville to a five-year contract extension. Michael Russo: A five-year deal worth $28 million, a $5.6 million salary cap hit. The 30-year old was originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres, 55th overall…

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Morning Rumors and Notes: Lundqvist, Callahan, GMs speak out on fighting and Bryzgalov going to Vegas

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist won't be talking with management about a contract extension anymore. “For me, all my focus is going to be on hockey: on the game and winning,” Lundqvist said before the Blueshirts’…

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Morning Hits: Dvorak, Morrow, MacKinnon, Stewart, Scouting Avs-Ducks and Erat

Michael Smith: The Hurricanes sign Radek Dvorak to a one-year deal, $600,000 NHL deal. He'll get $125,000 in the AHL, $250,000 is guaranteed. Lou Korac: Blues Brenden Morrow is still having visa issues with his status for tonight up in…

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Injury Notes: Hudler, Silfverberg and Fraser

Roger Millions: Flames Jiri Hudler missed most of the preseason with a groin injury. He said it's much better and is ready for the opener. Eric Stephens: The Ducks activated Jakob Silfverberg off the IR yesterday and assigned Devante Smith-Pelly…

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Goalies and Lines: Ducks, Blues, Devils, Leafs, Sabres and Flyers

Eric Stephens: The Ducks haven't scripted their starters beyond the first two. Jonas Hiller in opener and likely Viktor Fasth in against the Jets. Lou Korac: Jaroslav Halak will start in net for the Blues against the Predators. Tom Gulitti:…

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Afternoon NHL and KHL Rumors: Raanta, Theodore, Prospal, Penguins and Pominville

Igor Eronko: Rumors are that KHLs Omsk is looking at Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta instead of Jose Theodore. Spector's Hockey: Vinny Prospal is still looking for a team. Doesn't plan on retiring as he feels he can still play. William…

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Injury Notes: Parros, Vokoun, Neal, Callahan, D’Agostini, Soderberg, Krejci, Tyutin and Boll

Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens George Parros has no bone fracture. First indications for CT Scan were negative. Only a concussion as of right now.  Dave Stubbs: Parros has been released from the hospital and is out indefinitely with a concussion. Josh…

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