Mark Easson

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Gustavsson this years Mike Smith? Canucks file “cutdown” with Raymond … Hudler will draw interest … Devils UFAs … Glass close

Craig Custance via twitter: There will be interest in UFA goalie Jonas Gustavsson. One executive suggested he could be this year's Mike Smith is he signs with the right team. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Canucks have filed "cutdown" arbitration…

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Radulov’s KHL rights traded … Kovalchuk confirms injury … Rangers may look at Nash again … Oilers need to pursue Schultz and keep pick

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Alexander Radulov's KHL rights have been traded to CSKA from Salavat. Andrew Gross and Tom Gulitti of North Jersey: Ilya Kovalchuk confirmed that he played through a back injury. "It was quite a bit under 100…

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Zach Parise says re-signing before July 1st is possible, says “No” to idea of Rangers … Brodeur to decide before July 1st

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Zach Parise wouldn't guarantee that he'd re-sign with the Devils, but when asked if he would play for the New York Rangers, Parise said "No." When asked if he's curious as to what kind of…

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Moen-Habs talking … Possible Rangers offseason targets … Devils offseason issues … Flyers and Wild will be interested in Parise

Will DePaoli via twitter: The Canadiens and Travis Moen have held preliminary talks. Moen made $1.5 million last year. Brian Monzo of CBS New York: The Rangers have held preliminary talks with Brandon Prust and Martin Biron. Anton Stralman likely…

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Trade partner for the Canucks … Preds to deal Suter’s rights … Devils keeping draft pick … Holmstrom’s future to wait

Cam Charron of the Vancouver Pronvince: The Canucks will be looking to unload a goaltender this offseason, here are 7 possible trading partners. Chicago Blackhawks - assets and prospects: Andrew Shaw, Marcus Kruger, Viktor Stalberg, Mark McNeill and Brendan Saad.…

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SKA after Pavelec … Sullivan to play next year … Wings could target Wideman … Hagman, Blake won’t be back with Ducks

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: SKA's coach confirmed that they are interested in signing Jets Ondrej Pavelec. Josh Yohe via twitter: Yohe confirms that Penguins Steve Sullivan will play next year. Has had no talks with the Penguins yet. Will DePaoli…

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Morning notes on Crosby, Nash, Oilers-Leafs rumor, Selanne, Schultz, Kostitsyn, Latandresse, Canadiens and Oilers

Elliotte Freidman of CBC: The Penguins and Sidney Crosby's side haven't gotten that far in negotiations, despite the 10 year, $90 million deal that is rumored. The cap hit could be around the $9 million mark though. It's highly unlikely…

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Bruins re-sign Kelly and Campbell … No truth that van Riemsdyk surgery is holding up a Flyers-Blue Jackets trade

Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Boston Bruins have re-signed Chris Kelly to a 4 year, $12 million. Gregory Campbell also re-signs with the Bruins for 3 years, $4.8 million. That is a $3 million cap hit for Kelly, and a…

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Morning notes: Crosby, Red Wings, van Riemsdyk, Nash, Avalanche, Bruins, Asham, Niskanen, Maple Leafs, and Blue Jackets

Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Anderson confirms there have only been preliminary talks between the Penguins and Sidney Crosby's side. Blogs and 1 media outlet are reporting that they have agreed or settled on a 9 year, $90 million…

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Red Wings Trade Brad Stuart to the Sharks

The Detroit Red Wings have traded defenseman Brad Stuart to the San Jose Sharks for Andrew Murray and a conditional 2014 draft pick. Helene St. James via twitter: Murray was a throw in, and won't be signed by the Red…

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Rangers interested in Radulov and others … Top 5 pre-draft trade possibilities … 10 year deal for Crosby? KHL interested in Pavelec

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers are interested in Alexander Radulov, but are internally weighing the upside of acquiring over players like Rick Nash, Bobby Ryan and Zach Parise. There is reportedly one other team that is closer…

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Morning notes on Parise, Penguins, Thomas, Kuba, Canadiens, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Radulov, Semin, Halpren and Laperriere

Mike Vorkunov of the Star-Ledger: Devils forward Zach Parise said his left ankle is a not a problem for him. Even if there was something wrong, he said he wouldn't tell the media anything. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins…

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