Mark Easson

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Rumors involving the Toronto Maple Leafs for July 30th

Michael Traikos of the National Post: Six teams are reportedly still interested in Tomas Kaberle, so it looks good that Burke's biggest asset will be moved by Aug. 15th. After the 16th Burke loses some control as the no-trade kicks…

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White-Flames heading to arbitration … Regin and Campoli at standstill with Sens … Richards staying in Dallas long-term? Redden to be waived?

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: It doesn't appear like the Calgary Flames and Ian White will reach an agreement before their Friday arbitration case. From White's agent, "If something happens, something happens. But we're not counting on it". White…

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League to look at other long-term deals? More ‘Hawks Options … Turco to decide in 7-10 days

William DePoali via twitter: Gary Bettman said yesterday that if the league wins its case against Ilya Kovalchuk, they may look in to other long-term deals. Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: According to his agent, Marty Turco is going to…

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Alexander Frolov signs with the New York Rangers

TSN: Alexander Frolov has reached a 1-year deal with the New York Rangers. Frolov will take a $1 million pay cut, signing for $3 million. Frolov turned down a 4 year, $20 million contract from the KHL. He wanted to…

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Coyotes Sale in Trouble? Wheeler, Niemi Heading to Arbitration … Frolov to Rangers

SpectorsHockey via twitter: 17 teams have less then $10 million in cap space. 13 have less than $5 million. 13 teams with more than $10 million in cap space, most have 'self-imposed' cap ceilings. Rebekah L. Sanders and Cecilia Chan…

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NHLPA files grievance … NHL Rumors involving Frolov, Ponikarovsky, Sutton, Wheeler, Stralman

NHLPA.com: Media release from the NHLPA stating they've filed a grievance against the NHL for the rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk-New Jersey Devils contract. Darren Dreger via twitter: August 1st is when the Maple Leafs could be pushing clubs to make…

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Frolov getting interest from Rangers and Kings … Other Russian FA’s … Tampa Bay Lightning talk

Genadi Boguslavski via twitter: The New York Rangers have talked to Alexander Frolov's agent. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Frolov's agent has said the Rangers are very interested, and the LA Kings have shown interest in the last couple days. Dmitry…

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Canucks to be $4 million over cap … Devils could get fined … Stralman-Jackets far apart

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The league did try to get a maximum of 5 year and 7 year contracts in the last CBA, but the PA wouldn't go for it unless they were granted other terms. If the…

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Salo out, Bieksa staying? Ryan and Wisniewski still unsigned … Kariya to the Kings?

Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Don't wait for Bobby Ryan to sign an offer sheet with someone. “Bobby wants to remain in Anaheim and they want him there,” Guy (Ryan's agent) told Sporting News. The Ducks would match most…

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Options for ‘Hawks if Niemi isn’t back … Stars would match most offer sheets for Neal

Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago: There hasn't been much progress between the Chicago Blackhawks and Antti Niemi. Niemi's arbitration date is set for July 29th (arbitration dates for all players). They could still trade him before the arbitration date, walk away…

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The Saga continues ….

SportsNet - HockeyCentral with Daren Milard, Mike Brophy and John Shannon Mark Everson of the NY Post: Before the Devils had the Kovalchuk press conference announcing the signing, they had already known that contract would be rejected by the NHL.…

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5 teams interested in Bieksa … Johnson-Blues making progress … No progress on Wheeler

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks could now be targeting Canucks defenseman, Kevin Bieksa. The Kings, Sharks, Blue Jackets, and the Montreal Canadiens have also shown interest. If Bieksa doesn't work out, they could also look at…

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