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NHL News: Anaheim Ducks Sign Cam Fowler To Eight Year Extension

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks have signed Cam Fowler to an eight-year, $52 million contract extension, a $6.5 million salary cap hit. Today was the first day Fowler was eligible to sign an extension. He was…

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NHL Rumors: Marleau, Rangers, Canadiens, Radulov, Stars, and Devils

On Patrick Marleau ... Darren Dreger: "Told SJ is still working on Marleau. Toronto, Dallas and Anaheim still in the mix." Bob McKenzie: "I believe it's fair to say TOR made a major push to get both Marleau and Thornton.…

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NHL News: San Jose Sharks Lock Up Vlasic and Jones Long-Term

The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to an eight-year $56 million contract extension, a $7 million cap hit. The Sharks also signed goaltender Martin Jones to a six-year, $34.5 million contract extension, a $5.75 million cap hit.…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Shattenkirk, Kings and Franson

On Alex Radulov ... Pierre LeBurn: "I believe Montreal and Dallas competing on Radulov right now...." Darren Dreger: "Considerable interest from both. It's believed term is still a stumbling block." Sean Shapiro: "Believe that Radulov is still an option for…

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NHL Rumors: Shattenkirk, Marleau, Hainsey, Bonino, Fisher, Kulikov and Lots More

On Kevin Shattenkirk ... Frank Seravalli: "Talked to Shattenkirk camp. He hasn't decided where he will sign yet, reports otherwise are premature." Larry Brooks: "I can tell you that the reported deal between Rangers and Shattenkirk is not accurate." On…

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NHL Rumors: Jagr, Williams, Kings, Canucks, Wild, Senators, Hunwick, Capitals and Kruger

On Jaromir Jagr ... Darren Dreger: "Always subject to change, but indications are Jaromir Jagr very likely won't be back in Florida. Great hands, but need more speed in lineup." Pierre LeBrun: "Further to @DarrenDreger, Jaromir Jagr's agent Petr Svoboda…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk and Shattenkirk

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Aaron Ward: "Unofficially hearing Alzner and Montreal Canadiens have agreed on a 5 year deal at roughly $4.5M per. #TSN" Eric Macramalla: "Alzner will pay about $11M in tax over five years on his reported…

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NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Stars, Sharks, Kings, Senators and Blackhawks

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don't have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk's wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canucks, Bruins and Ducks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: "#CBJ pursuing all avenues to load up offensively, but pecking order appears to be trade first, then FA market. Could be fun day on Saturday ... No. 1 pursuit remains No. 1 center,…

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NHL Rumors: Duchene, Sharp, Vanek, Ferraro, Kovalchuk, Williams, Kunitz and more

On Matt Duchene ... B.D. Gallof: Hearing that the Avs Matt Duchene will be traded to either the Columbus Blue Jackets or the Carolina Hurricanes. Don't think the Islanders are in on Duchene anymore. Jimmy Murphy: Keep hearing that the…

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2017 NHL Free Agent Tracker

We'll be updating our NHL free agent tracker as players sign, providing contract details when they are made available.

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Sabres, Rangers, Flyers, Canadiens and Golden Knights

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Connor McDavid's agent Jeff Jackson said in an email that a McDavid contract extension with the Oilers won't be done this weekend. Brian Lawton: "Working on 2 rumours involving @EdmontonOilers…

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