Mark Easson

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Leafs talking to Afinogenov … Yzerman still shopping … Bieksa receiving interest

David Pagnotta via Twitter: The Stars are still dangling Mike Ribeiro, but nothing is close. Rob Rossi via Twitter: The Penguins will take the weekend to look at some trade possibilities. They'd like to add a veteran 'character' guy who…

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Ilya Kovalchuk could get big offer from the Islanders

The New York Islanders could be getting ready to make a push for Ilya Kovalchuk according to TSN. The Islanders are under the salary cap floor, so they have plenty of room to give him a big a deal. Would…

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Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Nikolai Kulemin

TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed left winger Nikolai Kulemin to a 2 year, $4.7 million contract. The 23-year old put up 38 points in 78 games last season, 16 goals and 20 assists. Kulemin's play improved as the…

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Sheldon Souray placed on Waivers

TSN: The Edmonton Oilers have placed Sheldon Souray on waivers. Souray has 2 years left on his contract with a cap hit of $5.4 million, but a salary of $4.5 million. The 33-year old defenseman's no-movement clause expired yesterday. The…

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Pavel Kubina signs with the Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Pavel Kubina to a 2 year deal worth $7.7 million. He'll earn $4.2 million this season, and $3.5 million the following season. He made $5 million with Atlanta last season wehere he scored 6…

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Kovalchuk sleeping on Kings offer … Selanne returning?

Erik Erlendsson via Twitter: Pavel Kubina is close to signing with the Lightning. Helene Elliot via Twitter: The LA Kings are the only team in on Ilya Kovalchuk, the Devils are said to be out. Nick Kypreos via Twitter: The…

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LA a possible destination for Kaberle … Not much progress on a Souray Move … Ryan turns down $25 million

Derek Van Diest via Toronto Sun: Yesterday Sheldon Souray's no trade clause was lifted. GM Steve Tambellini has had some discussions, but hasn't made a lot of progress. The LA Kings and San Jose Sharks could be interested. David Shoalts…

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Hahahahaha ….. Ollie Jokinen signs with the Flames

For some strange reason that is beyond me (and umpteen thousand people around the world) the Calgary Flames have re-signed Ollie Jokinen for 2 years, $6 million. The Flames sent Jokinen to the Rangers at the trade deadline for Ales…

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Anton Volchenkov signs with the Devils

The New Jersey Devils have signed Anton Volchenkov to the 6 year deal worth $25.5 million. That is a cap hit of $4.25 million per season. Volchenkov had been with the Ottawa Senators for the last 7 seasons, playing in…

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07/01/2010

The flood of Signings and NHL Rumors has been non-stop for the past couple days, with lots of entries each day. Click on the "older entries" at the bottom of the page to read more rumors/signing from yesterday and the…

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Twitter rumors and Free Agent signings quick hits

6:01 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: "Just hung up phone with Dean Lombardi. Asked him if he was closing in on Kovalchuk, "No." Asked if he's still in the mix, "Not sure.''" 5:59 PM: Adrian Dater via Twitter: Kovalchuk to…

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Colby Armstrong signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Colby Armstrong to a 3 year, $9 million deal. Armstrong is a 'Burke type' player, he brings the sandpaper/grit. In 360 career games, he's scored 78 goals and added 100 assists for 178 points,…

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