Mark Easson

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Blues re-sign Berglund … Canadiens bring Gill back for 1 more year … Blackhawks sign 3 … Duck sign 1, lose 1

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The St. Louis Blues have re-signed Patrik Berglund to a 2 year deal worth $4.5 million. This past season Berglund scored 22 goals and added 30 assists for 52 points. "I believe, coming…

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Winnipeg press conference for 11 am Central, 12 pm Eastern … Lightning off-season notes … Panthers sign Skille

Bob McKenzie via twitter: An announcement will be made at 11 am Central time regarding the Thrashers move to Winnipeg, pending Board of Governor's approval. Sean Fitz-Gerald via twitter: NHL network is carrying the press conference at 11 am Central,…

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Atlanta to Winnipeg could be announced as early as tomorrow morning … Stamkos had shoulder issue … Cizikas to sign with Isles

Nick Kypreos via twitter: A formal announcement regarding the moving of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg could come as early as 10 am tomorrow morning. Bob McKenzie via twitter: "WPG lawyers signed off on their end. ATL lawyers doing their…

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Recchi to retire if Bruins win the Cup … Red Wings off-season options … Could Rangers look at Weiss

Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Pronvince: If the Bruins win the Stanley Cup, Mark Recchi will retire. “Yes, I will,” Recchi said Sunday from Boston as his Bruins prepare for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final Wednesday against the…

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Malhotra plans for Game 1 … Wings looking for Dman … Crosby to be re-evaluated … Another group interested in Thrashers

Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Canucks forward Manny Malhotra has been given medical clearance and is preparing to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. 11 weeks ago he nearly lost his eye. "Everything is as it…

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3 Big Free Agents For The Coyotes That Could Alter Their Look

Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: There are 3 key parts to the Phoenix Coyotes that are free agents, 2 are unrestricted and 1 is restricted. Ilya Bryzgalov (UFA) will be looking for a big raise from his previous 3…

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Bergenheim doubtful … Ehrhoff and Rome ready for Finals … Malhotra cleared for contact … Calgary, Ottawa, and New Jersey coaching notes

Corey Masisak via twitter: Lightning coach Guy Boucher says that though Sean Bergenheim has improved but he's "doubtful" for tonight. Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Vivlamore was told the Thrashers-Winnipeg deal won't be finalized until after the weekend. Dhiren Mahiban of…

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Blues notes … Huberdeau at #2? Filatov to stay in N.A. … Sharks injuries … Carter to Leafs rumor

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: The Blues may look to the trade route to add an established forward, and they have three 2nd round picks. The Blues are in talks with Patrick Berglund about a contract extension,…

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Compensation for Signing a NHL Restricted Free Agent

Each year there may be a rumor or two involving a team signing a restricted free agent to an offer sheet. The draft compensation that teams would have to pay for signing a 2011 NHL restricted free agent without the…

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Isles re-sign Okposo for 5 years … Thornton’s and other Sharks injuries … Preds will match any Weber offer sheets

The New York Times: The NY Islanders have locked Kyle Okposo (23) up for 5 years, at $14 million. Okposo was drafted 7th overall in 2006. He missed the first 44 games last year with a lorn labrum. In 192…

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Roloson to start … Thornton played with separated shoulder … Red Wings options … Leafs and Richards … A Souray buyout coming?

Darren Dreger via twitter: "Sorry Wpg, it's inching closer, but there still is no firm deal with ASG and there will not be an announcement today. From a key source." Bob McKenzie via twitter: "As for WPG, principals still grinding…

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Jagr not considering NHL … No Ehrhoff at skate … Brian Burke video – talks prospects and draft

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Jaromir Jagr's agent tells @plysenkov that Jagr isn't considering any offers from the NHL at this time. Ben Kuzma via twitter: Canucks defenseman Christian Ehrhoff (shoulder) not taking part in the pre-game skate. Maple Leafs GM…

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