Mark Easson

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Trade Hits: Edler, Avs, Clowe, Bolland, Stastny and Miller

Darren Dreger: Alex Edler's no-trade kicks in on July 1st and the Canucks are still listening to interest on him. Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens, Red Wings and Ducks inquired about Edler. The Wings did make an offer and the Canadiens…

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Free Agent Hits: Letang, Bickell, Smith, Elias, Bobrovsky, Scuderi, Alfredsson, Lecavalier and more

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: The framework of Kris Letang's 8 year, $56 million contract extension is done, but the Penguins have balked at Letang's push for an agreement that he won't be traded before next summer when…

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Morning Hits: Avs lines, Kostitsyn, Sabres, Coyotes and Seguin

Adrian Dater: Patrick Roy told Dater what their top three line for next season could be: Ryan O’Reilly-Matt Duchene-P.A. Parenteau, Gabe Landeskog-Paul Stastny-Alex Tanguay, Jamie McGinn-Nathan MacKinnon-Steve Downie. Josh Cooper: Predators GM David Poile said there is nothing finalized yet…

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On the Scheider trade to New Jersey … Luongo “Shocked!”

Darren Dreger: Dreger was told that before the draft, the Canucks wanted a 1st, 2nd and top prospect from the Oilers for Cory Schneider. Pierre LeBrun: Word is the Schneider trade was agreed to on Saturday night. Jim Matheson: There…

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The Blackhawks trade Dave Bolland to the Maple Leafs for draft picks

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded their 2013 2nd round pick (#51), a 4th round pick (# 117) and a 2014 4th round pick for Dave Bolland. Bolland was originally drafted by the Blackhawks, 32nd overall in the 2nd round of…

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Vancouver trade Cory Schneider to the Devils for No. 9

The Vancouver Canucks have solved their goaltending situation by trading Cory Schneider to the New Jersey Devils for the No. 9 selection. The Canucks selected Bo Horvat. Schneider was drafted by the Canucks, 26th overall in the 2004 draft. Cory…

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Wild trade Clutterbuck and pick to the Islanders for Niederreiter

Arthur Staple: The Islanders have acquired Cal Clutterbuck and a 3rd round pick (# 70) from the Wild for Nino Niederreiter. Niederreiter was drafted 5th overall by the Islanders in the 2010 draft. Clutterbuck was drafted 72nd overall in the 3rd…

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Quick Hits II: Sergei Bobrovsky, Hurricanes No. 5, Coburn, Schneider, Canucks and Fleischmann

NHL PR: "In 1st Round, Clubs may not make a trade during their time-out. For Rounds 2-7, Clubs are permitted to make trades during their time-out." Aaron Portzline: Sergei Bobrovsky deal could be for two years. Expected to be done…

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Quick Hits: Bobrovsky close on deal, Blackhawks, Ducks, Kane, Seguin and Leafs

Pierre LeBrun: The Blue Jackets are close to signing Sergei Bobrovsky to a new deal. Pierre LeBrun: One team executive: "I bet you we see 10 trades today at least." Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on trades: "We're not…

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Trade Hits: Oilers and CBJ, Schneider, Clutterbuck, Kennedy, Canadiens and Vanek

Dennis Bernstein: David Pagnotta on the Fan 590 said that the Oilers offered the Blue Jackets a package including goalie Devan Dubnyk and the 7th overall pick for Sergei Bobrovsky. Ryan Rishaug: The demand for Cory Schneider is very high.…

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Free Agent Hits: Letang, Smith, Bickell, Leafs, Kennedy, Dupuis, Burmistrov and Leddy

Renaud Lavoie: Kris Letang's contract with the Penguins is 8-years for $58 million, a $7.25 million cap hit. Has a limited no-trade clause to 15 teams. Dave Molinari: Sides "still working" on it but it's very close. Pierre LeBrun: The…

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Trade Hits: Bobrovsky being shopped, Ducks getting calls on Ryan, Watch the Jets and Flames

Darren Dreger: Blue Jackets are now offering Sergei Bobrovsky to teams. Bobrosky is looking for $6 million a season. Blue Jackets will now be in the market for a goalie. David Pagnotta: Anaheim is still getting calls on Bobby Ryan.…

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