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NHL Trade: Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Marcus Kruger From Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights have traded center Marcus Kruger to the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2018 5th round pick. Kruger was drafted 149th overall in the 5th round of the 2009 draft by the Blackhawks. Kruger carries a $3,083,333 salary…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and the Carolina Hurricanes

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets signed Steve Mason and Dmity Kulikov to contracts over $4 million a season, and a made a few other depth signings. They currently sit at around $64…

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NHL News: Dallas Stars Sign Alexander Radulov

The Dallas Stars have signed forwards Alexander Radulov to a five year contract worth $31.5 million - a $6.25 million salary cap hit. Thoughts from the media ... Chris Johnston: "The initial contract ask for Alex Radulov was 7x$7M. He…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Alexander Radulov and Andrei Markov

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergervin continues to say that if Alexander Radulov and Andrei Markov want to return to the Habs next season, the door is open, but it will be on the…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and Matt Duchene

ColumsuOn the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets continue to look for a top-six center and continue talks with the Colorado Avalanche about Matt Duchene. The Avs traded for center Colin Wilson to…

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NHL News: The Montreal Canadiens Sign Carey Price To An Eight-Year Extension

The Montreal Canadiens have signed Carey Price to an eight-year contract extension worth $84 million - a $10.5 million salary cap hit. The 29-year old Price was drafted 5th overall in the 2005 draft by the Canadiens Thoughts from the…

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NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... John Shannon: There still hasn't been a final decision from Ilya Kovalchuk with regards to if it's the NHL or KHL. He's still going over his options. Aivis Kalnins: There are still teams that are trying…

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NHL Rumors: Updates on Alexander Radulov

On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Radulov's agent has said that they are looking for a five or six year contract. They would consider less term if a team offers "so much money that 3 years would be enough." Slava Malamud:…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Doan, Vanek, Blues, Rangers, Leafs, Marleau and Thornton

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: GM Dale Tallon said that they are close to re-signing Mark Pysyk. Tallon added that defenseman Alex Petrovic only wanted a one-year deal to prove himself. Harvey Fialkov: Source said that Jaromir Jagr…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, Kings, Rangers, and Flames

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello when has asked about how RFAs Connor Brown and Zach Hyman contact negotiations were going: "they'll be here in October." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan:…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Blue Jackets, Bruins and Predators … Kruger Trade Hang Up

On Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater: Was hearing (last night) that nothing was imminent with regards to Matt Duchene. There is trade talk and parties are thinking about it. On Duchene and the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Have…

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NHL Trade: Vegas Golden Knights Trade Alex Emelin To the Nashville Predators

The Vegas Golden Knights have traded defenseman Alexei Emelin to the Nashville Predators for a 2019 3rd round pick. The 31-year old Emelin was drafted 84th overall in the 3rd round of the 2004 draft by the Canadiens. Pierre LeBrun:…

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