Mark Easson

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Jeff Carter traded to Columbus a 1st and 3rd round pick and Jakub Voracek

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Jeff Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 8th overall pick tomorrow night, winger Jakub Voracek and a 3rd round pick. Carter is under contract until 2021-22 with a salary cap hit of $5,272,727.…

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Afternoon twitter rumors involving: Regehr to Sabres, the Kings-Flames and Smyth, Richards, Doughty, Stamkos, Markov, Maple Leafs, Jagr and Kaberle

Darren Dreger via twitter: Sources say Robyn Regehr has been asked to waive his no-move clause and accept a trade to the Buffalo Sabres. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: LeBrun has been told that the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames…

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NHL rumors and notes on Richards, Jagr, Selanne, Kariya, Blue Jackets, Orlov … Draft notes on the Stars, Sens, Oilers and Avs

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Brad Richards, "You always keep an eye on that first day of July, you see what teams do and where players go. It's always interesting," Richards told ESPN.com on Wednesday. "There's always something that surprises you.…

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Free agent news and rumors involving: Realignment, Penguins, Yandle, Canucks, Predators and Canadiens … Could Canadiens block a Stamkos to Leafs move?

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Gary Bettman presented a major realignment proposal to the board of governors for the 2012-13 season. It involved cutting the divisions down to 4, and possibly moving the Red Wings and Blue Jackets to…

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NHL Draft and Trade rumors involving the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Steve Tambellini is looking for someone "special" at the draft, and that could be Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. They could also be looking to move their 19th and 31st pick. “We have a couple…

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Free Agent updates involving Ilya Bryzgalov, Andrei Markov, Clark MacArthur, Andrew Ladd, Jaromir Jagr and Steven Stamkos

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Kypreos is hearing that the Flyers and Ilya Bryzgalov have the basis of an agreement done for a long term deal, but it may not be announced till after July 1st. Tagging rule would mean the…

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Pens and Wings may be favorites for Jagr … Stars still trying to trades Richards rights … Coyotes looking for a goalie … NHL Draft rumors

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Jagr still hasn't made a decision, and doesn't know how long it will take. He said great things about Pittsburgh and Detroit. Will DePaoli via twitter: DePaoli hears it's unlikely that the Penguins would go above…

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Ryan Smyth says “I have not asked for a trade” … reports indicate something different

Bob McKenzie of TSN: Sources have said that LA Kings winger Ryan Smyth indicated to the Kings that he prefers to play next season in Edmonton if a trade could be worked out. Smyth is in the final year in…

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Free agent updates involving Jagr, Doughty, Tanguay, Selanne, Bryzgalov, the Canadiens and Red Wings

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Multiple sources confirmed that Jaromir Jagr approached the Pittsburgh Penguins about a possible return. The Red Wings, Rangers, Capitals and Canadiens are also of interest to Jagr. The Penguins may be open to the…

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Twitter rumors and notes involving: Ryan Smyth and the Oilers, Varlamov, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Flyers, Sharks and Jagr

Bob McKenzie via twitter: LA Kings winger Ryan Smyth would like to return to the Edmonton Oilers. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators assistant GM Tim Murray said they haven't ruled out moving into the top 3, though it could be…

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Plenty of teams want to deal as NHL draft approaches … Doughty gets “major” offer … Bryzgalov deal could be done by Wednesday

Update 9:49 am: Brian Compton via twitter: Niklas Lidstrom has agreed to a 1 year contract with the Red Wings, Update 9:25 am: Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Red Wings have called an 11:00 am media conference call with Nicklas…

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Blue Jackets want to trade and spend money this offseason … Avs could pass on Larsson … Ramsay interviews for his position

Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there. Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are looking to move their 8th overall pick, and have money to spend on free agents. They could have traded Steve Mason…

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