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Coyotes may be frontrunners for Shane Doan … Could look for new destination within 7-10 days

Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance notes that Shane Doan and Alexander Semin remain unsigned for different reasons. Doan, because he waiting to see what is happening with the Coyotes situation. Doan doesn't appear to be a in hurry and is…

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Morning notes on Oshie, Bernier, Axelsson, Kane, Ryan and Cal O’Reilly

Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues and T.J. Oshie are expected to be in Toronto today to exchange files before their Friday arbitration hearing. They are still talking in hope to avoid arbitration. Strickland thinks that David Backes $4.5…

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Bolland for Luongo a bad idea … Leafs make offer for Bernier … Jets – Kane talking long-term … No truth that Gagner re-signed … Flyers offered Parise $105 million

Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago: Rogers shoots down the rumor of the Blackhawks reportedly offering Dave Bolland for Roberto Luongo, "There are so many reasons this would be a bad idea it’s hard to pick the best one." Andi Petrillo…

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Shane Doan update and some Red Wings notes

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings are still interested in Shane Doan and are willing to wait for him. “I've had conversations with Shane Doan's representatives,'' Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said. “I told them we have interest.''…

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Mike Green re-signs for 3 years

Katie Carrera via twitter: The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Mike Green to a 3 year deal worth $18.25 million. Chuck Gormley via twitter: Green will get $6 million this year and next, and $6.25 million in the final year.

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Trade notes involving Rick Nash, Bobby Ryan and the St. Louis Blues

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Rick Nash trade talks have gone cold in recent days, and in 6 months, GM Scott Howson hasn't come close on a deal. “There’s no timetable by which we have to make moves,” Howson…

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Free agent rumor and notes: Shea Weber, Mike Green, Shane Doan, Mike Modano and Kris Versteeg

Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Yesterday was the deadline to accept qualifying offers, but Shea Weber and the Predators agreed to extend it until August 1st. This allows both sides flexibility as they can continue to negotiate. Accepting the qualifying offer…

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Semin looking for 2 years, $10 million … Blackhawks dangling Bolland for Luongo … Galchenyuk to sign soon … No truth to Gomez to Isles

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Alexander Semin is still available. Would the Capitals be interested? “I’ve never really discussed that sort of thing, whether we’re going to sign someone or not,” Capitals general manager George McPhee said Saturday on the…

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NHL makes initial CBA proposal to NHLPA … Dreger’s and McKenzie’s thoughts

TSN: The NHL have made their initial offer to the NHLPA. Renaud Lavoie is reporting some points in the offer include- Reduction of hockey related revenues from 57% to 46%. - UFA status after 10 years. - Maximum contract of…

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Doan gets big contract offer … A Krejic, 1st for Ryan might work … Possible physical Sens targets … Hasek wants NHL … Hossa doing well … Gagne 100%

John Gambadoro via twitter: NHL source confirmed to Gambadoro that an Eastern Conference team offered Shane Doan a 4 year, $30 million plus deal. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: OC Register reporter Mark Whicker said on 98.5 the Sports Hub's radio…

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Bernier asked for trade, says Kings refused … Hartnell wants extension … “Quiet period” according to Holland

L.A. Lariviere via twitter: Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier said that he asked to be traded near the deadline, and the Kings refused. He expects to be traded close to home around the start of training camp. Lisa Dillman via twitter:…

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Preds likely to match offer sheet … Sabres say no to Hasek … Murray talks to Alfie … Several teams interested in Holmstrom … Wolski a top 6

The Toronto Sun: Any team could sign Shea Weber to an offer sheet, but it's likely they would match any deal. It's likely the Predators will sign him to a long term deal or trade him. Mike Harrington of the…

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