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Bettman … Bouwmeester trade rumors … A Seguin deal could be similar to Skinner’s … Quick surgery … Preds-Fisher near extension

Arthur Staple via twitter: Gary Bettman: "We reiterated to the union that the owners will not play another year under the current agreement." Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: MLive reported that the Red Wings are interested in Jay Bouwmeester.…

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Morning notes on: Wings talking with Flames about Bouwmeester, Doan, Weber, Flyers, Tarasenko, Colaiacovo,

Brendan Savage of MLive: A team source confirms that the Red Wings have talked to the Flames about a trade involving Jay Bouwmeester. The Red Wings are $13 million under the salary cap, Bouwmeester carries a $6.68 million cap hit.…

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Morning notes on: Skinner, Doan, Sharks, Holmstrom, O’Reilly, Visnovsky, Huet, Mezsaros and another Toronto arena

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Jeff Skinner's contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes is expected to be 6 years with an average of $5.725 million. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Many teams are holding pat on the trade front as…

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Meszaros tears Achilles tendon, out 6-8 months … Options for Flyers

Sarah Baicker of CSN Philly: Flyers defenseman Andrej Meszaros underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, and is out indefinitely. According to GM Paul Holmgren, "Andrej was injured last week during summer training in Slovakia. Andrej will be…

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5 FA not named Doan … Teams looking for Dmen … Devils short $20 million … Canucks waiting for Panthers … Caps needs

Adam Gretz of CBS Sports: Gretz lists 5 free agents not named Shane Doan that may be worth signing: Brian Rolston, Carlo Colaiacovo, Jason Arnott, Dominic Moore and Petr Sykora. Lyle Richardson in the Hockey News: The Predators, Flyers and…

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Sharks interest in Doan has its limits … Doan could be down to 3 teams … Canucks still listening to Luongo offers … Preds options

Kevin Kurz of the CSN California: A source confirmed that if Shane Doan is seeking a 4 year deal worth $30 million, the Sharks won't be among the teams that would go that high. The Sharks won't offer more than…

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Morning notes on: Shane Doan, Detroit Red Wings, Yannick Weber, Shea Weber, Dallas Stars and Tanner Pearson

NHL.com: Shane Doan said once again that he wants to stay in Phoenix. "Right now I'm doing everything I can to stay there and that's kind of my goal," Doan said in an interview with TSN. "At the same time,…

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Morning notes on: Doan, Sharks, Predators, Maple Leafs, CBA, Messier, Janus and some teams that use statistical analysis

Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: A source is saying the San Jose Sharks are among the favorites to sign Shane Doan. The Sharks have flown "under the radar." Jesse Spector of the Sporting News: Spector notes that even though…

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Kesler’s recovery … Canucks – Doan didn’t talk contract, but they did with Arnott … Why the Leafs shouldn’t get Bernier … Brooklyn arena

Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Ryan Kesler's agent on his shoulder surgery recovery, “He’s not ahead of schedule and there’s no rushing him back. He’s on course to return in December and he’s not returning until he’s 100 per…

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Canadiens reportedly offer Subban a 2 year deal … Doan, the Canucks and Sabres … Ennis talks to resume

TSN: RDS is reporting the Canadiens have offered P.K. Subban a 2 year deal worth $5.5 million, but both sides are far apart as Subban is looking for a longer deal. Subban's agent, Mark Guy told TVA Sports, "I don't see anything…

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Quick hits on: Perry, Getzlaf, 2013 RFAs, Predators, O’Reilly, DiPietro, Bourdon and Laviolette

Ken Campbell of the Hockey News: The Ducks will have some decisions to make between now and September 15th (CBA expiration date) with regards to Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. Both will be UFAs after this upcoming season. Getzlaf struggled…

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Morning notes on: Doan and his agent, Thomas, Oilers defense, Kane, Ryan, Bouwmeester, Coyotes arena deal, and Kucherov

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Rosen lists 5 teams Shane Doan should consider if he leaves Phoenix: Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: There are some teams that are frustrated…

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