Mark Easson

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Maple Leafs notes on Schenn and Lombardi … Selanne to wait until September … Campoli getting interest from 6 teams

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox thinks that Luke Schenn will get a multi-year deal worth around $10 million. A deal similar to the one Erik Johnson got (2 years at $2.6 million) could be a perfect deal for…

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Avery arrested … Notes on RFAs Schenn and Doughty … Nolan, Fedoruk get PTO from Canucks … Alfredsson to skate next week

TMZ: Sean Avery was arrested this early morning for pushing a cop who was attempting to break up a loud party at his Hollywood Hills home. A neighbor called the police at 1:00 am, and when they arrived, Avery answered,…

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Weber’s arbitration ruling creates some questions for Preds … Marchand talks starting … Canucks may look at trades … Sharp’s salary breakdown

Craig Custance of the Sporting News: The Predators wanted to signed Shea Weber to a long-term deal, and still have plenty of time to do so. One NHL team executive said they have to consider trading him: “You’ve got no…

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Notes on Sharp, Weber, Doughty, Schenn, Parise, Perron and Zherdev

Adam Jahns via twitter: Patrick Sharp's new deal contains a modified no-trade clause. John Buccigross via twitter: If the Predators and Shea Weber can't/won't do a 5 year, $31 mill-ish or 7 year, $45 mill-ish deal, they should look to…

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Shea Weber gets big arbitration award … Patrick Sharp signs extension with Blackhawks

Tim Wharnsby via twitter: Shea Weber was awarded $7.5 million in salary arbitration. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Patrick Sharp signed a 5 year contract extension with a cap it of $5.9 million ($29.5 million total).

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Weber-Preds arbitration hearing done … Could it have created a rift between the 2 sides?

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: It's believed that Shea Weber's side asked for a 1 year deal worth $8.5 million in their arbitration hearing yesterday morning. The Predators countered with $4.75 million. The Predators likely figured Weber's would ask for…

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Kesler out 10-12 weeks … Neuvirth isn’t concerned with Vokoun … Hudler on a short leash … Islanders and Blues franchise notes

Ian Walker of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks forward Ryan Kesler had hip labral surgery on July 25th and will be out 10-12 weeks. It is likely that he'll miss the start of the regular season. Kesler suffered the injury during…

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Weber hearing .. Nassau County votes no … Nabokov to report … Devils notes … Savard talks concussion

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Shea Weber's arbitration is set for 8:00 am (9:00 am EST) this morning as a deal wasn't struck last night. Both sides aren't allowed to speak to reporters after the hearing briefs were filed. Weber…

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Allen’s 10 early projections … Nassau vote today, Kansas City and NJ Nets owner could be paying attention … Weber’s hearing tomorrow

Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen offers 10 early projections for the upcoming season. 1. Jeff Carter and Rick Nash will score more than 75 combined goals this season. 2. Predicts the Oilers will be an "elite Pittsburgh Penguins-style…

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Khabibulin doesn’t have to wear pink underwear … Hints on Modano … Canucks could make moves … Savard doubtful for this year

Edmonton Journal: Nikolai Khabibulin arrived at jail yesterday for his 15 day stay. Officials have said he won't have to wear the "black and white stripped uniform and pink underwear" during his stay at the tent city jail. Jeff Miller…

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Kings file grievance of Fraser … Devils re-sign Parise … Doughty update … NHL gets offer for Stars … Zherdev likes Jets

Dan Tencer via twitter: The LA Kings have filed a grievance over the health issues of Colin Fraser, who was acquired from the Oilers for Ryan Smyth. Mark Everson of the NY Post: The NJ Devils and Zach Parise avoided…

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Savard still has headaches … Parise update … Isles fallout after Rolston trade involving Yashin, Comeau and Komisarek

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins center Marc Savard is still complaining of headaches according to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli. Unless things turnaround soon, it doesn't look like he'll be at training camp. Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record:…

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