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Blackhawks walk away from Antti Niemi, sign Marty Turco

TSN: The Chicago Blackhawks have walked away from Antti Niemi's $2.75 million arbitrator ruling. Niemi is now an unrestricted free agent. Niemi played in 39 games last season, compiling a 26-7-4 record with 7 shutouts. He was 16-6 with a…

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Niemi decision today? Turco signing with Hawks? Parise and Devils not talking yet … Staal contract not progressing

David Pagnotta via twitter: (as of late last night) Reports out of Chicago are the Blackhawks have signed Marty Turco for 1 year and $1.75 million, no decision on Antti Niemi. Pagnotta reported later that there was no deal, at…

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Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Goalies

Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for goalies heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a free…

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Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Defenseman

Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for defenseman heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a free…

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Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Right Wingers

Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for right wingers heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a…

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Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Left Wingers

Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for Left Wingers heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a…

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Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Centerman

Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for centerman heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We've used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a free…

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Top 100 Salary Cap Hits for Next Season and their 2009-10 Stat Rank

We've put together a list of players with the highest salary cap hits for next season. Also included are how many points they recorded last season, and how they ranked against the rest of the league. Fowards and defenseman are…

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‘Hawks to keep Niemi or go with Turco? Still plenty of FA’s out there … Maltby hopes to return to the Wings

Lyle Richardson (Spector's Hockey) via twitter: A reliable source told him that the Chicago Blackhawks will keep Antti Niemi. Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has until Monday to decide if they'll be accepting Antti Niemi's…

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Turco to ‘Hawks if they walk away or trade Niemi … Bieksa and Kaberle getting interest …

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Richard Bloch could be the arbitrator in Kovalchuk case. Wednesday could be the start date, possibly concluding on Thursday. Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Sources are saying Antti Niemi could be getting between $3 and…

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Setoguchi getting a 1 year deal … Caps interested in Niemi? Stars and Neal waiting it out

Craig Custance of the Sporting News: The San Jose Sharks and Devin Setoguchi could be closing in on a 1-year deal, which could be done in the next week. They are also starting talks with Joe Thornton on an extension.…

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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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