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Ponikarovsky re-signing in Pittsburgh? Nonis staying with Leafs … Hemsky for #4, don’t count on it

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins gave up their number 2 prospect, Luca Caputi, at the trade deadline for Alexei Ponikarovsky, a deal that hasn't played out as well as the Penguins had hoped. Ponikarovsky was brought…

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The Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Another Young Goaltender

"The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to beef up their goaltending. The Leafs have signed college free agent Ben Scrivens to a one year, entry-level contract. Scrivens, a native of Spruce Grove, Alberta, starred with Cornell and was a top 10…

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Free Agent Goalie Jussi Rynnas to Sign with Maple Leafs

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Jussi Rynnas's agent said today that he'll be signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rynnas's agent, Allain Roy, has notified the Stars, Oilers, Red Wings, Flyers, etc, that he'll be negotiating a deal, that…

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European NHL Free Agent Goalie, Jussi Rynnas

One of the top European free agents this year is Finnish goalkeeper, Jussi Rynnas. Though he's not rated as high as last year's free agent goalie, Jonas Gustavsson, he still drawing plenty of interest. Last season Rynnas posted a 14-13-1…

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St. Louis Open to Tampa Trading Him … Goalie Options for Philly … The Hudler Situation

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blues won't be re-signing Paul Kariya. Martin St. Louis won't get in the way of Tampa Bay if they want to trade him. Toronto could be the front runner to get Jussi Rynnas…

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Salary Cap Going Up? Marleau to LA? Hudler Returing to Red Wings

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: It appears that the NHL salary cap could be going up next season. A 'team source' told Simmons next year's cap will be close to $59 million, League officials say it'll be closer to…

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Mats Zuccarello Aasen – Remember This Name

April 17th: TSN from a Damien Cox blog in the Star: Cox is reporting that Mats Zuccarello-Aasen will be signing with the New York Rangers. The deal may not be announced until after the World Hockey Championship. The Maple Leafs…

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Burke Talks about Leafs … Blues not going after Kovalchuk … Some Panthers could be shopped

Fan 590 Brian Burke Press Conference: Yesterday Brian Burke held a news conference discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs season, and what could happen going forward. Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Brian Burke's wish list "1. A Top-6 forward; 2.…

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Jonas Gustavsson Agrees to Extension with Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a 2 year extension with netminder Jonas 'the Monster' Gustavsson. The contract hasn't been signed yet, but the agreement will pay Gustavsson an average of $1.35 million per season. Gustavsson played in 41…

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Teemu Back? Kozlov Rips Coaches in Atlanta … Koivu Wants to Stay … Maple Leafs Coaches Safe

Randy Youngman of the OC Register: It's sounding more and more like Teemu Selanne might return to the Ducks next season and put off retirement for atleast one more season. •"If you had asked me two months ago, it would…

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Kovalev Out for Season … UFA Defenseman … Maple Leaf Questions this Off-Season

Don Brennan of Canoe Sports: The Ottawa Senators have lost Alex Kovalev for the remained of the season with a completely torn ACL. He has surgery scheduled for 2 weeks, and rehab should be 3-4 months. Kevin Allen of the…

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Leafs Close Could be Close to Cap Next Year … Ice Edge Pulling Offer for Coyotes? Blue Jackets to Interview for Head Coaching Position … Kovalev Hurt

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke isn't worried about the Leafs cap situation for next season. “I’m not worried about (the cap),” general manager Brian Burke said. “We’re not shackled here. I don’t think we’re…

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