Mark Easson

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Goaltender Rumors: Schneider, Luongo, DiPietro, Halak, Emery, Theodore and Clemmensen

Darren Dreger: Two sources have said that Cory Schneider is in play and a first round pick and prospect are part of the asking price. The Oilers could be part of the talks. This could just be a backup plan…

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Draft Hits: Maple Leafs, Devils, Predators, Kings and Senators

Rob Longley: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on moving up at the draft: "Our scouts feel there will be a quality player at 21." Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello doesn't rule out trading up or down, depends on opportunity.…

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Free Agent Hits: Streit, Kindl, Miller, Rask, Bergeron, Bickell, Clarkson and the Blue Jackets

Darren Dreger: Mark Streit's Flyers contract breakdown: $5 million, $6.25 million, $5.75 million and $4 million. Darren Dreger: The Red Wings re-signed Jakub Kindl to a 4-year, $9.6 million contract. Darren Dreger: The Red Wings re-sign Drew Miller to a…

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Evening Hits: No buyout for Richards … 15 teams interested in Lecavalier

Chris Johnston: The Rangers won't use a compliance buyout on Brad Richards this summer. It is possible that they use it next year. Dan Rosen: The risk of the Rangers not buying Richards out: "1) Richards may not be able…

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NHL Rumor Round up on 14 teams and a top trade candidate list

Bruce Garrioch: Trade talk is in full swing. "There is so much talk, and so many names, it's hard to believe that everything that is being talked about could actually happen," said a league executive Thursday. "Lots of teams are…

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Free Agent Hits: Alfredsson, Lecavalier fits, Bruins and the Maple Leafs

Marie Lehmann: Daniel Alfredsson: "I needed a few weeks to see if the necessary urge for summer training and precamp was there. And it is." Bruce Garrioch: The Senators will make news official later and contract negotiations will start this…

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Quick Hits: DiPietro, Oilers and Leafs coaching notes, Kampfer and Blunden

The Fourth Period: A source is saying the Islanders are still considering buying out Rick DiPietro. It's unclear when the Islanders would do this. Teams have until July 4th. If they buy him out, would cost $24 million over 16…

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Trade Rumors: Letang, Bolland, BlackHawks, Panthers, Wild, Canucks, Oilers and Flyers

Josh Rimer: IF Toronto was going to trade for Kris Letang, it would take at least Jake Gardiner and Nikolai Kulemin. Bob Stauffer: The Blackhawks are said to be looking for a Jason Pominville like return for Dave Bolland. Mark…

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Free Agent Rumors: Letang, Bobrovsky, Panthers, Bruins, Lecavalier, Lundqvist, Bickell, Wild, Stars and Ott

Will DePaoli: Kris Letang talks haven't been shut down and the team will circle back one more time. Rob Rossi: The Penguins are willing to go "around" $7 million a season for 8 years. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo…

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Free Agent Signings: Lovejoy, Aulie and Weber

Eric Stephens: Ducks re-signed Ben Lovejoy to a 3-year, $3.3 million deal. Damian Cristodero: The Lightning re-signed Keith Aulie to a 1-year, 1-way deal for $950,000. John Vogl: The Sabres re-signed Mike Weber to a 3-year deal worth $5 million.

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Morning Hits: Coyotes, Richards, Lecavalier, NHL Schedule, Quebec City, Shanahan and Messier

John Shannon: Gary Bettman and Bill Daly warn the City of Glendale for the second time in three weeks that if a deal isn't done by July 2nd, the team will relocate. Chris Johnson: A decision on if the Rangers…

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Penguins Hits: Letang offer/counter-offer, Kunitz deal, Dupuis, Cooke and Orpik

10:57 PM: Rob Rossi: Letang is seeking $7.5 million annually. 10:25 PM: Will DePaoli: Letang's camp countered with 8-years, $62.5 million with a full no-trade clause. ($7,812,500 salary cap hit) 10:02 PM: Pierre LeBrun: LeBrun is hearing that Letang will…

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