Mark Easson

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Teemu Selanne Back For One More Season

Eric Stephens: Teemu Selanne signed a one-year deal with the Ducks for $2 million. Selanne indicates this will be his 21st and last season. Curtis Zupke: With the Selanne signing, the Ducks are likely out of the running for a…

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Trade Rumor: The Avalanche Could Send Paul Stastny To The Sabres For Ryan Miller

Josh Rimer: Rimer has been told to not be surprised if the Avalanche trade Paul Stastny to the Sabres for Ryan Miller. Stastny will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. He could use a change of scenery to…

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Morning Hits: Chiarelli, Lombardi, Islanders, Gagner, Ward, Sjostrom and Maidens

Stephen Whyno: The Bruins have signed GM Peter Chiarelli to a contact extension through 2017-18. Chris Johnston: Matthew Lombardi signed a one-year deal with Geneve-Servette in Switzerland. B.D. Gallof: The Islanders only have a few roster spots open: 3rd line…

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Morning Hits: Vanek, Skinner, Iginla, Lightning’s Goaltending Duo, Staal and Krupp

Paul Hamilton of WGR 550: Sabres Tomas Vanek is back in town and skated with teammates this week. Vanek said that he never asked to be traded, nor is he looking for a contract extension right now. “No, I never…

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Free Agent Hits: Kessel, Sedin’s, Kaberle, Kulda, Wishart and Kichton

James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs will need to get an extension done for Phil Kessel between now and the start of the season if he doesn't want to negotiate during the season. Mirtle thinks he'll end up with one of the top…

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Free Agent Hits: Kessel, Cowen, Selanne, Grabovski and Omark

Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs winger Phil Kessel said they haven't had talks about a contract extension. He doesn't want to negotiate a new contract during the season. Rob Longley: Kessel doesn't anticipate any talks happening soon. Bruce Garrioch: There is…

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Morning Hits: Giroux, Timonen, Yakupov, Suter and Hunwick

Stephen Whyno: Team Canada GM Steve Yzerman said that Claude Giroux not attending orientation camp won't hurt his chance making the team. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen signed a one-year, $6 million this offseason. Many thought it…

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TSN Picks Their Team Canada For the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics

CTV Media: TSN put out their consensus Team Canada for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olymics. Opinion from James Duthie, Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger, Pierre LeBrun and Ray Ferraro. What do you think of who was select and/or not selected? Forwards…

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Free Agent Hits: Pietrangelo, Stepan, Henrique and Bobrovsky

Mark Masters: Blues RFA defenseman Alex Pietrangelo: "I’m not even thinking about holding out. I’m thinking about training camp & being there." Steve Zipay of Newsday: Rangers RFA center Derek Stepan gave no indication that he'll hold out and not…

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Morning Hits: Rinne, Martin, Callahan, Bryzgalov, Radulov and the Kitchener Rangers

Josh Cooper: (S/T Pro Hockey Talk) Predators GM David Poile said that Pekka Rinne hasn't started skating yet. He had hip surgery in May. Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins defenseman Paul Martin said he's fully recovered from the "significant injury" he suffered at…

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Team U.S. and Canada Orientation Camp Hits

Chris Johnston: David Poile said the U.S. Olympic team will be announced "approximately" January 1st. Michael Russo: Poile: "Body of work is important. ... Equally if not more important is what you do in October, November and December." Bob McKenzie: First…

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Devils Re-signed Adam Henrique To A Six-Year Contract

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed center Adam Henrique to a six-year, $24 million contract. The deal carries a $4 million salary cap hit. Henrique was drafted by the Devils, 82nd overall in the third round of the 2008 draft.…

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