Mark Easson

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Maple Leafs may not be interested in acquiring Richards rights … Oilers and Flyers looking at #8 … Alfie to have surgery … Ramsay may be out as Jets coach

Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Hornby says there is no indications that the Maple Leafs are close to acquiring Brad Richards or that he'll waive his NTC before July 1st. The NY Daily News is saying the Leafs will…

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Flyers acquire the rights to Ilya Bryzgalov

TSN: The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired the rights to Ilya Bryzgalov from the Phoenix Coyotes for Matt Clackson, a 2012 3rd round pick and future considerations. The Flyers are now able to negotiate with Bryzgalov before he becomes a UFA…

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Richards has no intention of waiving NTC despite Leafs rumors … Stars offered Richards 3 and 4 year deals … Caps could shop Varlamov … Alfie to have surgery

Jesse Spector of the NY Daily News: "The Stars have not asked Brad to waive his no-trade clause, and at this point in time, he has no intention of doing so," agent Pat Morris told the Daily News when told…

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Should Aaron Rome be suspended for his hit on Nathan Horton? How many games?

So by now we've all probably seen the Aaron Rome hit on Nathan Horton hit several times. For those that haven't, or want to see it again, here is it. This unfortunately brings us to some of the more popular…

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Blues may be shutout for UFA’s … Jackets dangling #8 … Richards rumors … Flyers should go after Thomas again … Leafs were in on Erixon

Roger Hensley of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Jeremy Rutherford notes that until the Blues are sold or new investors are brought in, they can't afford a "legitimate" free agent goal scorer. With the free agent crop a little week, Blues…

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NHL Draft talk for Leafs, Blue Jackets, Coyotes, Rangers, and Devils … Head Coaching Positions in Ottawa and Minnesota

Mike Morreale of NHL.com: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke once again let everyone know he'd like to move up in the draft, "We're trying to move up, but haven't had any luck yet ... it's still pretty early," Burke said.…

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Richards would be interested in Lightning … Malhotra should be good for Game 2 … Leafs working out 40 top draft prospects … Penguins could trade free agents

Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times: Both Brad Richards and his agent indicated that they listen to offers from the Lightning if they came calling. "I never really wanted to leave Tampa," Richards told the St. Petersburg Times. "So,…

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Malhotra and Hamhuis could be out … More on Brad Richards … Koivu only Wild player they won’t trade … Jagr not ruling out NHL

Matthew Sekeres of the Globe and Mail: Rumors that Manny Malhotra had emergency surgery on his eye on Tuesday were false. If he doesn't skate with teammates today, it's unlikely he'll play on Saturday. Dan Hamhuis is day-to-day with a…

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Stars not making contract offer to Richards … No suspension for Burrows … Pens cautiously optimistic on Crosby … Caps make small trade

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Due to the Dallas ownership situation not likely to be resolved until later this summer, the Stars won't be making a contract offer to Brad Richards. Dallas would be interested in trading his rights, but Richards…

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St. Louis Blues re-sign Polak and Sobotka

The St. Louis Blues have locked up defenseman Roman Polak and forward Vladimir Sobotka. Polak re-signed for 5 years, $13.75 million. The deal carries a $2.75 million cap hit, and according to Andy Strickland the yearly breakdown is as follows:…

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Bettman’s press conference break down … Bettman contacted True North about Coyotes … Giguere an option for Leafs … Blues, Wings notes

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun breaks down Gary Bettman's press conference. Re-alignment will wait another year, and they will look at all kinds of possibilities. The NHL may more towards a more balanced schedule, each team playing each other at…

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Flames trade Tim Erixon to NY Rangers for picks and a prospect

The New York Rangers have acquired Tim Erixon and a 5th round draft pick from the Calgary Flames for 2 2011 2nd round draft picks and Roman Horak. Erixon was a 2009 1st round pick by the Flames. Today was…

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