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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.

Flyers interested in Bobby Ryan … Leafs looking for a defenseman

Jimmy Murphy via Twitter: "Nonsense" Kings source on the Kings trading for Marc Savard so they can sign Kovalchuk. Tim Panaccio via Twitter: Rumors that the Philadelphia Flyers are trying to clear salary cap room not for a goalie, but…

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Gagne will waive his no-trade clause … Kaberle wouldn’t happen until next week … Ducks-Ryan talks “done for a while”

Anthony Sanfilippo of the Delaware County Daily Times: Simon Gagne has agreed to waive his no trade clause. The Flyers don't have a deal in place for Gagne though. The Flyers would like to move Gagne to free up some…

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Leafs talking to Afinogenov … Yzerman still shopping … Bieksa receiving interest

David Pagnotta via Twitter: The Stars are still dangling Mike Ribeiro, but nothing is close. Rob Rossi via Twitter: The Penguins will take the weekend to look at some trade possibilities. They'd like to add a veteran 'character' guy who…

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Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Nikolai Kulemin

TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed left winger Nikolai Kulemin to a 2 year, $4.7 million contract. The 23-year old put up 38 points in 78 games last season, 16 goals and 20 assists. Kulemin's play improved as the…

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LA a possible destination for Kaberle … Not much progress on a Souray Move … Ryan turns down $25 million

Derek Van Diest via Toronto Sun: Yesterday Sheldon Souray's no trade clause was lifted. GM Steve Tambellini has had some discussions, but hasn't made a lot of progress. The LA Kings and San Jose Sharks could be interested. David Shoalts…

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Twitter rumors and Free Agent signings quick hits

6:01 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: "Just hung up phone with Dean Lombardi. Asked him if he was closing in on Kovalchuk, "No." Asked if he's still in the mix, "Not sure.''" 5:59 PM: Adrian Dater via Twitter: Kovalchuk to…

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Colby Armstrong signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Colby Armstrong to a 3 year, $9 million deal. Armstrong is a 'Burke type' player, he brings the sandpaper/grit. In 360 career games, he's scored 78 goals and added 100 assists for 178 points,…

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Rumors from Leafland

Domien Cox via Twitter: Cox thinks the Maple Leafs could look at Paul Martin, ahead of Dan Hamhuis, if the bidding isn't crazy. Mark Seidel via Twitter: Raffi Torres has been telling people that he'll be signing the Maple Leafs…

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Maple Leafs acquire Kris Versteeg in 5 player deal

TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Kris Versteeg and the rights to Bill Sweatt from the Chicago Blackhawks for Viktor Stalberg, Chris DiDomenico, and Philippe Paradis. Versteeg has 101 points in 170 games, 44 goals and 57 assists. Sweatt…

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Maple Leafs looking at Free Agent market … Kaberle thinks he’ll be dealt … Coyotes focusing on Zbynek Michalek

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke will be active when the NHL free agency period opens up tomorrow. Burke may target Dan Hamhuis, if he can't come to terms with the Penguins by tomorrow.…

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Maple Leafs have other targets … Flames also interested in Savard? Cheechoo being bought out

David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: The Calgary Flames may also be interested in trading for Marc Savard. The Maple Leafs are rumored to be looking at free agents Dan Hamhuis and Zbynek Michalek, possibly exploring a trade for…

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Not many trades at the draft, but that could change now … Savard to Leafs?

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: It appears that the Toronto Maple leafs are considering trading for Marc Savard. Savard is willing to waive his no trade clause for either Toronto or Ottawa. Savard received a concussion from a Matt…

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