Mark Easson

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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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Hurricanes shopping No. 5 for a defenseman … Maple Leafs, Sabres and Canucks interested?

Roger Millions: "For those wondering. Trades need to be presented by Teams before 5 min Clock starts. Tight Rules on Trades. Before not during" Darren Dreger: The Hurricanes have 3 offers for the 5th overall pick and expect to have…

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Trade Hits: Seguin, Edler, Letang, Schneider, Skinner, Myers, Halak, Williams and Flames offer No. 6 to Flyers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: A source said it would take a "king's ransom" to get the Bruins to trade Tyler Seguin. It would have to include a top 10 pick and include an All-Star level roster player. Pierre LeBrun: The…

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Draft Hits: Leafs talking No. 5, Bruins and Flames talking, Panthers, Hurricanes and Devils

TSN Radio: Darren Dreger is reporting there is a strong chance that the Maple Leafs could move into the top 5. They've been talking with the Hurricanes. Bob McKenzie: If there is no movement in the top 4, the Hurricanes…

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Free Agent Hits: Smith, Letang, Gagner, Duchene, Bobrovsky, Nabokov, Briere, Alfie, Weiss, Pens, Rangers and Devils

Darren Dreger: Mike Smith's contract with the Coyotes is still being finalized, but sounding like it's 6-years around $5.7 million per season. Renaud Lavoie: Kris Letang's camp and Penguins GM Ray Shero talked yesterday. Still no deal. They met again…

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Lecavalier Hits: Hurricanes, Canadiens, Panthers, Flyers, Stars, Ducks, Blues, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flames

Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes are believed to be one of the teams interested in Vincent Lecavalier. Could be out of their price range. George Richards: Panthers confirm they are interested in Lecavalier. Pierre LeBrun: The Flyers are in on Lecavalier.…

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Evening Hits II: Avs and Lightning, Luongo, Coburn, Vanek and Miller

Adrian Dater: One trade rumor that Dater wouldn't do is Erik Johnson and No. 1 for Viktor Hedman and No. 3. Josh Rimer: If the Canucks don't trade Roberto Luongo this weekend, Rimer can see him getting bought out. Doubts…

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Evening Hits: Bergeron, Horton, Seguin, Lecavalier, Miller, Coburn, Blue Jackets and Senators

Bob McKenzie: Patrice Bergeron is likely to get an 8-year contract extension worth about $6.5 million a season. Bob McKenzie: Nathan Horton has informed the Bruins that he's moving on and will be exploring the free agent market. The Bruins…

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Trade Hits: Avs No. 1, Letang, Canadiens, Ballard, Clutterbuck, Omark and Red Wings

Adrian Dater: Starting to hear talk from a few people that the 1st overall may be in play for a trade. "Personally, I think Avs will outsmart themselves by trading pick if they do. MacKinnon will be a superstar" Paul…

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Free Agent Hits: Rask, Smith, Letang, Clarkson, Bickell, Mikkelson, Red Wings and Pietrangelo

Bob McKenzie: McKenzie figures Tuukka Rask's new deal will be in the $7 million range. Pierre LeBrun: Positive talks between the Coyotes and Mike Smith. Could be a 6-year deal. The franchises future is still a factor. Pierre LeBrun: Kris…

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Lecavalier Hits: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Bruins, Panthers and Stars

Pierre LeBrun: Vincent Lecavalier could have a shortlist of teams drawn up tonight or tomorrow morning and could be down to 1 or 2 teams buy draft time. Josh Rimer: Not a surprise that the Leafs have spoken with Lecavalier.…

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Afternoon Hits: Seguin being discussed, Horton, Ference, Coburn, Clutterbuck and Perron

Josh Rimer: The Bruins may be making Tyler Seguin available. Bob McKenzie: The Bruins are talking trade and Tyler Seguin's name has been discussed. Looking like Nathan Horton won't be back. Joe Haggerty: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said that several…

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