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Sharks Sign Joe Pavelski To A Five-Year Contract Extension

San Jose Sharks: The Sharks have signed center Joe Pavelski to a five-year contract extension. The deal will kick in on July 1st, 2014. “Joe has been an important part of our success over the last several years and we…

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Morning Hits: Fraser, Sullivan, Cowen, Campoli, Hagman, Brent, Foster and Some Season Ticket Renewals

Lance Hornby: It is unlikely that Mark Fraser and the Maple Leafs will reach a deal before their arbitration today's hearing. There had been no contract in the past week as of yesterday morning. Chris Ribau of the Daily Press…

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Jets Re-sign Zach Bogosian To A Seven-Year Deal

The Winnipeg Jets have signed restricted free agent defenseman, Zach Bogosian to a seven-year contract worth $36 million. The deal carries a $5,142,857 cap hit. Bogosian was drafted 3rd overall in 2008 by the Atlanta Thrashers. Tim Wharnsby: Salary breakdown:…

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Morning Hits: Red Wings and a Blackhawks Injury Update

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings had offered Damien Brunner a two-year deal with $2.5 million a season. Brunner is looking for a multi-year deal at $3.5 million per season. There is a still a chance that the Wings…

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Quick Hits: Wild, Fraser, Hemsky, Franson, Kearns and Grebeshkov

Charly Walters of the Pioneer Press: (s/t Adrian Dater) Walters notes that a "little birdie" says that the Wild lost $30 million last season. Zach Parise and Ryan Suter had bonuses totaling $20 million. Darren Dreger: For Mark Fraser's arbitration…

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Morning Hits: Franson, Gunnarsson, Tootoo, Hemsky and Armstrong

Steve Simmons: Cody Franson trade rumors don't make sense to Simmons unless the Maple Leafs started them in hopes of driving down his price. Paul Ranger was on an AHL deal last season and free to sign with anyone, at…

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Free Agent Hits: Selanne, Bryzgalov, Henrique, Wheeler, Gerbe and Palmieri

Helene Elliott: There is still no word if Teemu Selanne will return next season. He is reportedly skating back in Finland. Dmitry Chesnokov: Ilya Bryzgalov did not receive a contract offer from Alex Mogilny and Admiral Vladivostok. Mogilny made the…

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Morning Hits: Franson, Bogosian, Kuznetsov and Toews

Darren Dreger: Cody Franson trade speculation will heat up. The Maple Leafs would like to keep him, but the money may be too high. Would a prospect and draft pick be fair return? Howard Berger: Mentioned last month that Franson's name…

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Morning Hits: Kessel, Phaneuf, Vanek, Luongo’s new and old agents speak and 10 years left for MSG

Stephen Whyno: Leafs GM Dave Nonis on if he'd consider contract extensions for Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf this summer: "It's not on the front burner right now." James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs have signed GM Dave Nonis to a five-year…

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Free Agent Hits: Wheeler, Bogosian, Kadri, Franson, Bryzgalov, Allen, Stuart, Hamill and Goloubef

Gary Lawless: The agents for both Blake Wheeler and Zach Bogosian said there is "nothing new" to report on contract talks as of yesterday morning. An agent said that as the hearing gets closer, both sides usually get closer as…

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Free Agent Hits: Whitney, Cowen, Thomas, Ranger, Brule, Weise and Winchester

Jim Matheson: The Hurricanes and Islanders seem like a possible fit for Ryan Whitney. He may have to take a one-year deal. Gord Holder of the Ottawa Citizen: Negotiations between the Senators and defenseman Jared Cowen will pick up soon. “It’s…

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Trade Hits: Weber, Carcillo, Niskanen and Maple Leafs

Jason Gregor: Predators Shea Weber can be traded as of yesterday. John Hoven: The Daniel Carcillo trade to the Kings is finally completed. The Blackhawks get a 2015 conditional draft pick. A 5th round pick if he plays more than…

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