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Toronto Maple Leafs rumors: the latest rumors, news and injury notes involving the Toronto Maple Leafs. From free agent speculation to trade rumors, we got you covered.

Morning Hits: Selanne, Lydman, Suri, Miller, Luongo and Liles

Adam Kimelman: Ducks GM Bob Murray on Teemu Selanne: "I want Teemu to play if he's 100-percent sure he wants to play. If he's sure he wants it bad, then we'll make it work, whatever I have to do.The only answer I…

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Morning Hits: Maple Leafs, Sharks, Callahan, Seattle Expansion and Palffy

David Alter: Two days until the start of the non-compliance buyout period, August 2nd to 4th. There will be a 48 hour span where the Maple Leafs could buyout John-Michael Liles if they wish. If the Leafs bought out Liles,…

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Free Agent Hits: Fraser, Zuccarello, Cuma, Kenins and Jorris

Greg Brady: The Maple Leafs signed defenseman Mark Fraser to a one-year deal worth $1.275 million avoiding arbitration. The Leafs now have eight NHL defenseman on their NHL roster at $18.75 million, with Cody Franson not included. Morgan Rielly and Jesse Blacker…

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Morning Hits: Fraser, Sullivan, Cowen, Campoli, Hagman, Brent, Foster and Some Season Ticket Renewals

Lance Hornby: It is unlikely that Mark Fraser and the Maple Leafs will reach a deal before their arbitration today's hearing. There had been no contract in the past week as of yesterday morning. Chris Ribau of the Daily Press…

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Quick Hits: Wild, Fraser, Hemsky, Franson, Kearns and Grebeshkov

Charly Walters of the Pioneer Press: (s/t Adrian Dater) Walters notes that a "little birdie" says that the Wild lost $30 million last season. Zach Parise and Ryan Suter had bonuses totaling $20 million. Darren Dreger: For Mark Fraser's arbitration…

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Morning Hits: Franson, Gunnarsson, Tootoo, Hemsky and Armstrong

Steve Simmons: Cody Franson trade rumors don't make sense to Simmons unless the Maple Leafs started them in hopes of driving down his price. Paul Ranger was on an AHL deal last season and free to sign with anyone, at…

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Morning Hits: Franson, Bogosian, Kuznetsov and Toews

Darren Dreger: Cody Franson trade speculation will heat up. The Maple Leafs would like to keep him, but the money may be too high. Would a prospect and draft pick be fair return? Howard Berger: Mentioned last month that Franson's name…

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Morning Hits: Kessel, Phaneuf, Vanek, Luongo’s new and old agents speak and 10 years left for MSG

Stephen Whyno: Leafs GM Dave Nonis on if he'd consider contract extensions for Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf this summer: "It's not on the front burner right now." James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs have signed GM Dave Nonis to a five-year…

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Free Agent Hits: Wheeler, Bogosian, Kadri, Franson, Bryzgalov, Allen, Stuart, Hamill and Goloubef

Gary Lawless: The agents for both Blake Wheeler and Zach Bogosian said there is "nothing new" to report on contract talks as of yesterday morning. An agent said that as the hearing gets closer, both sides usually get closer as…

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Free Agent Hits: Whitney, Cowen, Thomas, Ranger, Brule, Weise and Winchester

Jim Matheson: The Hurricanes and Islanders seem like a possible fit for Ryan Whitney. He may have to take a one-year deal. Gord Holder of the Ottawa Citizen: Negotiations between the Senators and defenseman Jared Cowen will pick up soon. “It’s…

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Trade Hits: Weber, Carcillo, Niskanen and Maple Leafs

Jason Gregor: Predators Shea Weber can be traded as of yesterday. John Hoven: The Daniel Carcillo trade to the Kings is finally completed. The Blackhawks get a 2015 conditional draft pick. A 5th round pick if he plays more than…

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Morning Hits: RNH, Blues Goaltending, Gretzky, Lindholm and a Detroit Arena

Jim Matheson: If Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is not able to play until November 1st after his shoulder surgery, he'll miss a total of 14 games. Jason Gregor: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock: "Our plan is to have Halak as starter, Elliott as the…

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