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Free Agent notes on Gaustad, Gill, Tootoo, Hasek, Helenius, Karlsson, Kuba, Jackman and Zuccarello

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile confirmed that Hal Gill played the Western Conference semifinal with a fractured tibia that will need surgery. Alexander Radulov had a meniscus issue in his knee that will require surgery. On…

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Blackhawks re-sign Johnny Oduya and Jamal Mayers

2:24 PM: Darren Dreger via twitter: Johnny Oduya will have a salary cap hit of $3.375 million. 12:54 PM: Tracey Myers via twitter: The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed defenseman Johnny Oduya to a 3 year extension and forward Jamal Mayers…

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Morning notes: Suter, Sens goalies, Nash, Leafs, Luongo, Brodeur, Rangers, Jets, Smyth, Devils and Canadiens

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Talks are going to happen between the Predators and Ryan Suter in the coming days. “David and I plan on talking sometime this week,” Sheehy said. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:The Senators will try…

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Tampering going on with Schultz? Rangers offseason … Nash trade talks to begin soon

James O'Brien of Pro Hockey via Michael Russo Audio: Indications are that Ducks prospect Justin Schultz won't be signing with the Ducks. Russo said that a Ducks may look into tampering charges and could go after a “team that already…

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Sunday morning notes: Bruins-Caps trade, Brodeur, Parise, Hasek, Setoguchi, Klefbom, Penner, Stastny, Leafs, Isles and Zuccarello

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: The Boston Bruins have traded for Ray Bourque's son, Chris. The Bruins send the Capitals center Zach Hamill. John Buccigross via twitter: "Martin Brodeur will attempt to become the 9th player in NHL history…

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Schultz hands in papers … Bolland bait? Semin done with Caps? Lightning to look at trades first … Hasek wants to return

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Anaheim prospect Justin Schultz has reportedly filed his paperwork to leave the University of Wisconsin. If he is leaving school, the Ducks have an exclusive 30 day window to sign him to an entry-level deal. He'd…

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Players who have taken the most elbowing penalties: 2011-12 NHL Season

There were 107 elbowing penalties called in the NHL this past season, and here is a list of the most guilty.   RK Player Team Pos GP PIM Elbow T1 Evander Kane Jets LW 74 53 3 Evgeni Malkin Penguins…

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Market for Luongo may be shrinking … Parise and Suter may be a free agent package … Coyotes want to lock up Doan and Smith

TSN: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman went on a Tampa Bay radio station yesterday and said that his search for a starting goalie may not happen through a trade. "I think everybody's trying to find somebody that's an elite guy," Yzerman…

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Bruins interested in Nash … Hudler likely to test market … Wild injury update … NHL ready college players … Granlund signs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Blue Jackets pay-by-pay guy Jeff Rimer reported on radio that the Bruins were preparing a "major" offer for Rick Nash. The Bruins would be interested in Nash, but they'd have to clear room for his $7.8…

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Players who have taken the most boarding penalties: 2011-12 NHL Season

Next up in our look at 2011-12 penalties, are boarding leaders. Prior lists are Charging, Fighting majors and total penalties. Rk Player Team Pos GP PIM Boarding T1 Derek Dorsett Blue Jackets RW 77 235 5 Luca Sbisa Ducks D…

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Dubinsky could return … Parise a fit for Wings and Rangers … Flyers could move Bob … Could Caps move Green if lose Semin?

Andrew Gross of the Record: Rangers Brandon Dubinsky skated again yesterday and could be available for Game 5. Mats Zuccarello could be available tonight as well. Ted Kulfan via twitter: Kulfan points out for those who think Zach Parise is…

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2011-12 NHL Stanley Cup Final Schedule

The NHL has released the Stanley Cup Final schedule. Wed, May 30, 2012  8:00 PM Western Champion At Eastern Champion NBC, CBC, RDS Sat, June 2, 2012  8:00 PM Western Champion At Eastern Champion NBC, CBC, RDS Mon, June 4,…

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