Mark Easson

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Twitter notes on: Canadiens, Oilers, Tarasenko, Vokoun, Garrison, Flames, Semin, Sanford and Eakins

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Canadiens have named Michel Therrien their new head coach. Official announcement to come. Bob Stauffer via twitter: The Oilers are down to 5 players for the 1st overall pick according to their head scout Stu…

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The Penguins acquire the rights to Tomas Vokoun

11:32 am: Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have signed Tomas Vokoun to a 2 year deal worth $4 million. James Mirtle via twitter: Vokoun had permission to speak with other teams, and several were interested in more than one year. 10:53…

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No Devils changes … Thomas confirms year off … Rangers D targets … Wings-Caps rumor … Nash update … Possible Flyers targets

Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: It doens't look like there will be any lineup changes for the Devils tonight if going by lines at practice yesterday. “We’re not making a change based on the hole we’re in,” he said.…

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Rangers interested in Radulov … Oilers, Blue Jackets looking at Murray … No Nash talks … Wings holes … Bruins-Kelly talking

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather has talked to the Predators about RFA Alexander Radulov. Radulov has a big offer on the table from CKSA of the KHL. A source has told the Post that Radulov…

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Morning notes on: Tarsenko, Gaborik, CBJ, Rask, Jones, Thomas, Suter, Parise and Red Wings

Jeremy Rutherford via twitter: The Blues and Vladimir Tarasenko have agreed in principle to a contract. It will be signed on July 1st. Spector's Hockey via twitter: Rangers Marian Gaborik had a torn rotator cup that will require surgery and…

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Rumors involving: Thomas, Luongo, Vokoun, Flyers, Capitals, Staal, Schultz, Suter, Enstrom and Alfredsson

TSN: Pierre LeBrun on Tim Thomas: The Bruins may look to trade him when his no-trade clause expires, but Thomas may also be considering not playing next year, taking a year off. He's had a stressful year. Darren Dreger on…

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Twitter rumors: Summer cap at $70.3, Parise, Oils #1, Lidstrom, Kiprusoff, Suter, Habs, Luongo, Schultz, and Doan

James Mirtle via twitter: The GMs were told that the salary cap is expected to be $70.3 million over the summer. Where it will be in the new CBA is obviously not known. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Pierre Maguire said…

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Sutter hasn’t heard from Oilers … Flyers may address D … Kane may need help … Maple Leafs notes

TSN: Brent Sutter on the Oilers coaching vacancy: "I know him really well. But I have not had one conversation with the Oilers. We never discussed this (coaching) once over there (Helsinki at the worlds). No contact with the Oilers…

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The Nicklas Lidstrom fallout

Nicklas Lidstrom press conference is at 11:00 am this morning Josh Cooper via twitter: "In regards to Lidstrom and Suter, if Parise doesn't also go to Detroit, don't see how Suter would do it. Unless they pay him a ton…

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Capitals and Canadiens not in rush to name coach … Yzerman on goalies … Group to look at game in August

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Capitals GM George McPhee on their coaching situation: “I don’t know whether it’ll be done in a few weeks or a month, six weeks,” he said. "Take our time and try and do…

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Lidstrom press conference tomorrow morning … Rumors of retirement

Detroit Red Wings: The Detroit Red Wings have scheduled a press conference for Thursday, May 31, 2012, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET in the C.C. Olympia Club at Joe Louis Arena. Participants at tomorrow’s press conference will include Red Wings…

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Possible landing spots for Bernier … 5 Senators that could be traded … Canadiens still deciding on new coach … Hartley meets with Flames

Craig Custance of ESPN: Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier will likely find himself in a different uniform next season. "Everybody is high on Bernier," said an NHL scout. "There's no question he's been brought along nicely by L.A. I think there's…

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