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Luongo to submit list … Thomas could hit market as well … Stars may look at Nash … Could Hawks gauge interest in Keith or Sharp?

James Duthie via twitter: Sources are saying that Roberto Luongo will submit a short list of teams the he would waive his no-trade clause to go to next week. The Maple Leafs will be on it. Nick Kypreos via twitter:…

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Afternoon notes on Luongo, Schneider, Hodgson, Filppula, Kane, Jagr, Petrov, Vezina finalists, Konopka and Boyle

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Despite having 10 years left on his deal, it doesn't mean the Canucks won't be able to trade Roberto Luongo. Jeff Carter had 11 years and was dealt. The biggest factors holding a deal back may…

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Could Canucks move Kesler? Sharks injuries … Did Hodgson want out? Blackhawks notes … Luongo issues for Leafs … Pens blueline

Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: MacIntyre wonders if the Canucks would consider trading Ryan Kesler. Kesler antics bother some, he didn't have a great season, and his no-trade clause starts before next season. The Canucks may look at improving…

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Roberto Luongo talks to the media about his future

Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo talks to the media today about his future today, if it's with the Canucks or elsewhere. He would be willing to waive his no-trade clause.

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Luongo would waive his NTC … Pens want to re-sign Crosby and Staal … Grabovski gets offer before Leafs deal … Kesler injury

Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Canucks Roberto Luongo tells reporters that he would waive his no trade clause if asked. Aaron Portzline via twitter: It's no secret the the Blue Jackets need a starting goalie, but due to Roberto Luongo's age…

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Halak out 2 games … Sharks questions … Wings to pursue big 2 … Preds have 15 FAs … Kesler is high-maintenance … Ducks looking a a #2 … Quenneville presser

Jeremy Rutherford of hte St. Louis Post Dispatch: Jaroslav Halak's ankle injury will keep him out for at least first 2 games of the Blues-Kings series. Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance lists 5 questions regarding the San Jose Sharks. 1.…

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Selke, Lady Byng finalists … Injury updates on Alfredsson, Kovalchuk, Garrison and Boyle … Canucks decisions … Parise blocks out future talk

Mike Morreale via twitter: Frank J. Selke finalists: David Backes, Patrice Bergeron and Pavel Datsyuk. Lady Byng finalists: Brian Campbell, Jordan Eberle and Matt Moulson. Allen Panzeri of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators Daniel Alfredsson will be in the lineup tonight.…

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Injury notes on Alfredsson, Garrison and Kovalchuk … The Red Wings and Sharks may have a busy offseason

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There is a chance the Senators Daniel Alfredsson will return from his concussion for Game 6 tonight. He's missed the last 3 games. Harvey Fialkov via twitter: It's looking like Panthers defenseman Jason Garrison…

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Bergeron, Corvo hurting … Alfie skates … Possible landing spots for Luongo … Video of Neil hit on Boyle, may not be reviewed

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron missed some time during their last game after suffering an injury, but will play today. “I’m not quite sure whether it was that hit,’’ said coach Claude Julien, referring to…

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Raffi Torres suspended for 25 games

Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres was suspended for 25 games for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa. Tracey Myers via twitter: Coyotes GM Maloney: "Raffi plays a hard, physical game yet this contact crossed the line on what…

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Morning notes on: Torres, Lidstrom, Alfredsson, Luongo, Red Wings, Roy, Emery, Clifford, Parse and Blues sale

Darren Dreger via twitter: Coyotes Raffi Torres suspension is likely to be announced late morning or early afternoon. Helene St. James via twitter: Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom reiterated last night that a decision on his future won't be made…

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Afternoon notes on: Torres, Grossman, Martin, Neuvirth, Halak, Bryzgalov, Garrison, Silfverberg … Bruins and Rangers lines

Adam Jahns via twitter: Raffi Torres hearing was at 12 CST in New York. Randy Miller via twitter: Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossman's upper-body injury is believed to be a concussion. Sam Carchidi via twitter: Sounding like he's out at least…

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