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Thomas Drance: Bob McKenzie on Ryan Miller: “Yes, he’ll be a Canuck today, there’s no doubt it in my mind.”
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Cam Tucker Pro Hockey Talk: Some notable RFAs that weren’t given qualifying offers: Andrei Loktionov, Cory Conacher, Jamie McBain, Ryan White, Keaton Ellerby, James Wright, Matt Halischuk, Michael Del Zotto, Jordan Schroeder, Zac Dalpe, Mathieu Perreault, TJ Galiardi and Paul Byron.
- Elliotte Friedman: Hearing that Leafs GM Dave Nonis flew overseas to speak with Leo Komarov face-to-face.
- Darren Dreger: Leafs working on one last pitch for Dave Bolland.
- Alex Prewitt: Mikhail Grabovski’s agent said he will test the open market. Around 12 team have shown interest.
- Bob Stauffer: If the Oilers do sign Mark Fayne, it could set off a domino effect with other Oilers defenseman being in play.
- Josh Rimer: The Avalanche are going hard after Jarome Iginla.
- Arthur Staple: The Islanders are not on Matt Niskanen’s short list. GM Garth Snow will be looking at defenseman and goalies today.
- Chris Johnson: Five teams showed interest in Jonas Hiller. Expected to sign today.
- Adam Vingan: David Legwand could be an option for the Capitals. History with Barry Trotz.
- Joe Smith: The Lightning had brief conversations with Dominic Moore.
- Tom Gulitti: Stephen Gionta’s agent had some good discussions with Lou Lamoriello and is optimistic a deal can get done.
- Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks continuing dialogue with Peter Regin.