Mark Easson

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Modin signing with the Thrashers … Cheechoo gets tryout from Stars … Kozlov still wants to play in NHL

TSN: A Swedish website is reporting that the Atlanta Thrashers have signed winger Fredrik Modin. Modin struggled last season, recording only 11 points in 44 games. Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Slava Kozlov's agent, Scott Lites, told the Sporting…

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Notes on the new CBA amendment … How it would have affected Kovalchuk

NHLPA: Press Release: NHL, NHLPA Reach Agreement Governing Long-Term Contracts; Kovalchuk Contract Registered; Four Circumvention Investigations Dropped. Darren Dreger of TSN: Dreger explains the 2 amendments that were made concerning long-term contracts. Tom Gulitti via twitter: The Devils could still…

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Ducks-Ryan Talking … Yzerman to start talks with Stamkos during training camp …

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: "I expect Marc to be a Bruin under his contract seasons," Chiarelli said. Helene Elliott via twitter: Bobby Ryan's agent and the Anaheim Ducks have talked, and will talk again on Tuesday. Eric Stephens…

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NHL-NHLPA reach agreement … Kovalchuk deal to be approved

3:45 pm: Chris Stevenson via twitter: "will grandfather in other deals for limits on new contracts." 3:41: Tom Gulitti via twitter: "CBA amendment would involve stipulations on cap hit for deals going past age 35 and age 40." 3:40 pm:…

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Will it end today? Devils could be punished … Savard’s agent goes off

9:23 am: David Pagnotta via twitter: Rumor that Kovalchuk deal was rejected, but the both sides (NHL and NHLPA) are trying to make it fit. A decision is not expected today. 8:38 am: Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Murphy was informed…

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Kozlov to KHL … 3 NHL caliber goalies in SJ … Fehr wants $7.5 mill through 2012 … More on Staal, Savard and Maltby

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Slava Kozlov will be playing in the KHL this season, hasn't decided on which team yet. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Fehr's price tag for being the NHLPA executive director is $7.5 million through 2012, players start…

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Carey Price Re-signs with the Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Press Release: The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed restricted free agent goaltender Carey Price to a 2 year contract, worth $5.5 million. Price posted a 13-20-5 record last season, with a 2.77 GAA and .912 SV%. In 134 career…

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Some longterm contract notes … Savard staying … Ranger not attending Lightning camp

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Chesnokov thinks that if Kovalchuk's Friday extension get extended again, he may leave for the KHL. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: The VP of the KHL doesn't think that Kovalchuk will end up in the KHL, means…

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NHL offers ultimatum to NHLPA … Kovalchuk’s, Loungo’s and Hossa’s contract are front and center

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rather than attempting to summarize the main points, click on the link to read Brooks' entire article, it's a must read for all. The NHL has given the NHL Players Association an ultimatum regarding…

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Price negotiations progressing … More on Guerin’s skate with some Flyers

TSN: According to Carey Price's agent, contract negotiations are progressing, but there is still a ways to go. He hopes that a deal is in place before training camp. It was reported earlier that Price is asking for $3 million,…

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Niemi to sign with Sharks … Guerin skating with some Flyers, mutual interest?

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Source told Kypreos that Antti Niemi will be signing with the San Jose Sharks, possibly tomorrow. Could be 1 year at $2 million base. Tim Panaccio via twitter: Bill Guerin tells CSNPhilly that he hopes to…

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It has to end today

Tom Gulitti of the Record: The NHL has until 5:00 pm today to reach their decision to either accept or reject the contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. The contract would be deemed acceptable and registered if…

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