Primeau wants back on Leafs
(Aug. 31/10) - Veteran forward Wayne Primeau wants to return to
the NHL this season and his preference is to re-sign with the
Maple Leafs, the Toronto Sun reports.
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New buyer emerges for Coyotes
(Aug. 31/10) - The Coyotes may be safe in Phoenix, after all, as
reports have surfaced that a new ownership group is interested
in purchasing the team and keeping it in the city.
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Thrashers not close to signing Bergfors
(Aug. 30/10) - According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
the Thrashers aren't any closer than they were last week to
signing restricted free agent forward Niclas Bergfors to a new
deal.
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Devils hopeful contract will be approved
(Aug. 29/10) - Devils GM Lou Lamoriello remains optimistic that
the new 15-year, $100 million contract he signed star Ilya
Kovalchuk to will be approved by the NHL.
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Maltby nearing return to Detroit
(Aug. 29/10) - It appears the Red Wings will be welcoming back
veteran forward Kirk Maltby to the fold for the 2010-11 season,
reports the Detroit News.
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Ducks, Ryan continue to hammer contract
(Aug. 29/10) - Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray knows a new contract
for restricted free agent forward Bobby Ryan is on the horizon,
he just doesn't know how long it takes to get one ironed out.
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Blue Jackets interested in Kennedy?
(Aug. 29/10) - Former Sabres forward Tim Kennedy told the
Buffalo News there are five teams interested in signing him.
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Report: Huet to join Swiss-A team
(Aug. 23/10) - It appears Cristobal Huet's time with the
Blackhawks is nearing its end, as a published report claims he's
set to join Fribourg-Gottéron of the Switzerland National League
A.
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Mueller expects new contract soon
(Aug. 21/10) - Avalanche forward Peter Mueller anticipates
signing a new contract with the team before the start of
training camp, the Denver Post reports.
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Thrashers, Little talking contract
(Aug. 21/10) - The Thrashers are trying to lock up restricted
free agents Bryan Little and Niclas Bergfors to new contracts,
reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Leafs hold on to Kaberle, for now
(Aug. 16/10) - The Toronto Maple Leafs have decided against
trading veteran defenseman Tomas Kaberle for the time being,
claiming the offers they received weren't satisfactory to them.
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Stars not in mix for Kaberle
(Aug. 15/10) - Despite numerous reports linking the Stars to
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle, the team is not in
the mix for the veteran All-Star.
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Burke skeptical of Kaberle trade
(Aug. 15/10) - Having received several offers for veteran Tomas
Kaberle, Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke isn't certain he will be
trading away his star defenseman.
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Flyers looking at Niemi?
(Aug. 15/10) - The Philadelphia Flyers are believed to be one of
the teams interested in signing unrestricted free agent
goaltender Antti Niemi.
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Kings re-enter Kovalchuk race?
(Aug. 15/10) - As the New Jersey Devils attempt to renegotiate a
long-term contract with unrestricted free agent left wing Ilya
Kovalchuk, the Los Angeles Kings may have re-entered the mix.
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Canucks actively shopping Bieksa
(Aug. 15/10) - Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis has been working
the phones and is feverishly trying to trade veteran defenseman
Kevin Bieksa, the Ottawa Sun reports.
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Savard dealing with trade talk
(Aug. 15/10) - Boston Bruins center Marc Savard has had some
difficulties dealing with his name being tossed around the trade
block, the 33-year-old told the Ottawa Sun.
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Leafs waiting on best offer for Kaberle
(Aug. 13/10) - With several offers coming across his desk, Maple
Leafs GM Brian Burke has been patient in trading away veteran
defenseman Tomas Kaberle.
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Sharks eyeing goalie Niemi?
(Aug. 8/10) - The Sharks' pursuit of one player may have led
them to the acquisition of another, as the San Jose Mercury News
reports the club may be going after goalie Antti Niemi.
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Red Wings pursuing defenseman
(Aug. 8/10) - The Red Wings are in the market for a veteran
defenseman to add to their roster and appear to have set their
sights on two candidates.
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Senators could still make moves
(Aug. 8/10) - With their roster pretty much in tact for the
upcoming season, the Senators may still fiddle with their lineup
before opening night, according to the Ottawa Sun.
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Redden finished in New York?
(Aug. 8/10) - It appears Wade Redden's tenure as a member of the
Rangers is coming to an end, as the New York Post reports the
veteran defenseman will likely be waived next month.
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Bruins find no takers for Thomas
(Aug. 8/10) - The Bruins have been shopping veteran goalie Tim
Thomas since last season, but to date, GM Peter Chiarelli has
not found a suitable trading partner.
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Forsberg still wants back in the NHL
(Aug. 5/10) - Don't look now, but veteran star forward Peter
Forsberg is attempting yet another NHL comeback, according to
the Denver Post.
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Price not concerned over contract talks
(Aug. 5/10) - Contract negotiations between the Canadiens and
restricted free agent goalie Carey Price are moving a
"relatively normal" pace, according to agent Gerry Johannson.
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Kovalchuk decision coming Monday?
(Aug. 4/10) - With Ilya Kovalchuk's arbitration hearing set to
begin today in Boston, several reports suggest a decision could
be made public by Monday.
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Sharks ready to sign Mayers
(Aug. 3/10) - The San Jose Sharks are on the verge of signing
unrestricted free agent forward Jamal Mayers, the team announced
on its website.
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Wings, Maltby still talking
(Aug. 2/10) - Veteran forward Kirk Maltby wants to stay in
Hockeytown and the Red Wings appear interested in bringing him
back, the Detroit News reports.
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Avalanche trying to sign Mueller, Stewart
(Aug. 2/10) - The Colorado Avalanche is trying to lock up
restricted free agent forwards Peter Mueller and Chris Stewart,
but a deal for either player does not appear imminent.
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Kaberle trade window closes in two weeks
(July 30/10) - The Maple Leafs have just over two weeks to trade
Tomas Kaberle without the star defenseman having to sign off on
any deal, the Toronto Sun reports.
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Downey given shot to join Red Wings
(July 30/10) - Veteran enforcer Aaron Downey is getting another
shot to return to the NHL, as he'll be attending Red Wings camp
on a tryout basis.
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Report: Frolov to join Rangers
(July 26/10) - Unrestricted free agent left wing Alexander
Frolov appears to be joining the New York Rangers, according to
Russian newspaper SovSports.
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Oilers, Avalanche talking trade?
(July 25/10) - As the Oilers continue to scour the market for a
suitor for veteran defenseman Sheldon Souray, one published
reports hints another player could be on the way out.
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Contract talks remain ongoing
(July 25/10) - Even though nothing appears to be imminent,
contract negotiations between the Chicago Blackhawks and goalie
Antti Niemi continue.
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Savard trade talks persist
(July 25/10) - Marc Savard's tenure with the Bruins is seemingly
coming to an end, as the team continues to shop him to other
organizations.
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Selanne, Ducks still talking
(July 22/10) - Veteran forward Teemu Selanne remains in ongoing
conversation with the Ducks about returning to Anaheim, but the
Orange County Register reports no decision is imminent.
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Kovalchuk decision coming today
(July 19/10) - The Ilya Kovalchuk saga is coming to an end, as
the unrestricted free agent forward will announce who he will be
playing with later today.
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Coyotes, Stempniak continue talking
(July 17/10) - The Phoenix Coyotes remain in contact with
unrestricted free agent right wing Lee Stempniak, who scored 28
goals this past season.
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Lightning going after Gagne?
(July 17/10) - With Los Angeles and Toronto showing the most
interest in Flyers forward Simon Gagne, the St. Petersburg Times
reports the Lightning is also in the mix.
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Ducks eyeing Vancouver's Bieksa
(July 17/10) - According to the Orange County Register, the
Anaheim Ducks are interested in adding at least one more
veteran, top-four defenseman.
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Volchenkov isn't influencing Kovalchuk
(July 17/10) - Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov has spoken to
Ilya Kovalchuk recently, but the Russian isn't pushing his
fellow countryman to sign with New Jersey, the NY Post reports.
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Babcock believes Modano will join Wings
(July 16/10) - Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock has a gut
feeling that unrestricted free agent center Mike Modano will
sign with his team, the Detroit Booth News reports.
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Gagne allowed to speak with other teams
(July 16/10) - Simon Gagne's tenure with the Flyers seems to be
coming to its end, as his agent has been granted permission to
speak with teams interested in his client, the Camden
Courier-Post reports.
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Kovalchuk still an option, Kings pursuing others
(July 16/10) - As Kings general manager Dean Lombardi continues
to try and sign unrestricted free agent star Ilya Kovalchuk,
sources tell TFP he is also weighing other options.
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Stars sale report inaccurate
(July 16/10) - The Dallas Morning News refuted a report claiming
Calgary oil man Bill Gallacher has agreed to buy the Stars.
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Niemi, Blackhawks continue talks
(July 16/10) - After winning the Stanley Cup, Chicago Blackhawks
goaltender Antti Niemi is still missing one important piece, a
new contract.
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Bruins trying to make trades
(July 16/10) - Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli
will have to make a move to get his team some relief from the
salary cap, but the trading market is slowing him down.
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Kings, Kovalchuk still talking
(July 11/10) - There appears to be conflicting reports surfacing late-Sunday afternoon surrounding the future of unrestricted free agent forward Ilya Kovalchuk.
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Devils remain patient with Kovalchuk
(July 11/10) - Devils GM Lou Lamoriello is willing wait as long
as it takes if that means getting Ilya Kovalchuk signed
long-term, the New York Post reports.
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Blue Jackets could add defenseman
(July 11/10) - The Blue Jackets wouldn't mind adding another
defenseman to their roster, but GM Scott Howson isn't
desperately on the prowl, reports the Columbus Dispatch.
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Rangers speaking with Kovalchuk
(July 11/10) - It's uncertain if any offers have been exchanged,
but the New York Post reports the Rangers have been in touch
with Ilya Kovalchuk's camp.
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Kings weighing their options
(July 11/10) - The Los Angeles Kings may not have given up on
the idea of signing superstar forward Ilya Kovalchuk, but their
evaluating all of their options.
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Kotalik set to leave Flames?
(July 11/10) - Reports out of Russia claim Flames forward Ales
Kotalik might be close to joining the KHL club Lokomotiv
Yaroslavl.
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Blackhawks must decide on Hjalmarsson
(July 10/10) - Reports out of Chicago aren't positive for
Blackhawks fans, as the team might be forced to let defenseman
Niklas Hjalmarsson walk and become a member of the San Jose
Sharks.
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Ducks looking to bolster blueline
(July 10/10) - The Anaheim Ducks traded away defenseman Steve
Eminger yesterday, opening up another spot in the backup the
team needs to fill.
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Senators want another defenseman
(July 10/10) - The Senators would like to add another defenseman
to the roster, according to the Ottawa Sun, and could target
Edmonton's Sheldon Souray.
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Bruins open talks with Chara, Bergeron
(July 9/10) - According to the Boston Herald, the Bruins have
already started contract talks with star defenseman Zdeno Chara
and center Patrice Bergeron.
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Report: Kovalchuk returning to Devils
(July 5/10) - Ilya Kovalchuk appears to be returning to the New
Jersey Devils, according to a report on the New York Post's
website.
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Kings fall out of Kovalchuk sweepstakes?
(July 4/10) - According to the Los Angeles Times, superstar
unrestricted free agent Ilya Kovalchuk has opted against signing
a contract with the Kings.
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Ducks in market for defenseman
(July 4/10) - The Anaheim Ducks are scouring the trade and free
agent markets for a mobile defenseman to add to their roster.
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Leafs targeting defenseman
(July 4/10) - With the expected trade of Tomas Kaberle inching
closer, the Toronto Sun reports the Maple Leafs are trying to
sign a veteran defenseman to fill his void on the blueline.
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Blues don't want Kovalchuk
(July 2/10) - As good as Ilya Kovalchuk may be, he's not a
player the Blues are going after, general manager Doug Armstrong
told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Guerin still possibility for Penguins
(July 2/10) - The Penguins would like to bring back unrestricted
free agent right wing Bill Guerin, according to the Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette.
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Red Wings eyeing Modano, Kozlov?
(July 2/10) - The Red Wings know they aren't major players in
the free agent market this year, but that doesn't mean they
won't be actively pursuing certain athletes.
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Panthers waiting for answers
(July 2/10) - The Panthers pitched several offers to a variety
of free agents yesterday and the South-Florida Sun-Sentinel
reports they're waiting to hear back from them.
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Leafs reviewing trade options
(July 2/10) - Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, who is feverishly
trying to improve his hockey team, is pursuing not only free
agents, but trading partners, as well.
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Blue Jackets shopping Filatov
(July 2/10) - The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to upgrade
their roster and are believed to be dangling young sniper Nikita
Filatov as trade bait.
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Bruins still shopping Savard, Thomas
(July 2/10) - The Bruins weren't too busy pursuing free agents
yesterday because they've been actively engaged in trade talks,
reports the Boston Herald.
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Blackhawks looking at free agents
(July 2/10) - The Blackhawks may have said their goodbyes to
several key players recently, but that doesn't mean they won't
be replaced, reports the Chicago Daily Herald.
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Sabres still searching for help
(July 2/10) - The Sabres missed out of several free agents
yesterday, but that won't stop GM Darcy Regier from luring
additional assistance, reports the Buffalo News.
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Ryan rejects 5-year contract
(July 2/10) - Ducks sniper Bobby Ryan has turned down a
five-year, $25 million contract offer presented by Anaheim,
reports the Orange County Register.
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Souray trade inching closer
(July 2/10) - The Oilers are expected to trade veteran
defenseman Sheldon Souray in the near future, now that his
no-trade clause has lifted, the Edmonton Sun reports.
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Rangers want Prospal to stay
(July 1/10) - The Rangers are trying to re-sign veteran forward
Vinny Prospal to a new contract, the New York Post reports.
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Panthers expect to be active
(July 1/10) - Panthers GM Dale Tallon will be making calls and
pitching offers once the UFA market opens at noon ET, but
the South-Florida Sun-Sentinel reports he won't be throwing his
money away.
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Ducks weighing options
(July 1/10) - The Anaheim Ducks want to keep second-line center
Saku Koivu, but the veteran might be interested in exploring all
of his options, reports the Orange County Register.
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Leafs will pursue several players
(July 1/10) - Last night's acquisition of Kris Versteeg from
Chicago may only be the beginning for the Leafs, as
they're expected to be active today when the free agent market
opens at noon ET.
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Avalanche won't be big players
(July 1/10) - According to the Denver Post, the Avalanche will
not be overly active once the free agent doors swing open today
at noon ET.
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Senators make offers to Cullen, Sutton
(July 1/10) - The Senators pitched last-minute offers to center
Matt Cullen and defenseman Andy Sutton yesterday, according to
the Ottawa Sun.
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Thrashers going after goal-scorer
(July 1/10) - Thrashers GM Rick Dudley is looking to add another
goal-scorer to the roster and will scour the free agent market
for one, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Sabres could be active
(July 1/10) - The Sabres have several holes to fill this summer,
reports the Buffalo News, including an offensive-minded
defenseman, a scoring right wing, a solid center, and a backup
goalie.
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Burish prefers to stay in Chicago
(July 1/10) - Fan favorite and gritty forward Adam Burish wants
to re-sign with the Blackhawks, reports the Chicago Tribune.
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Avalanche, Quincey talking contract
(June 30/10) - Contract negotiations between the Avalanche and
defenseman Kyle Quincey appear to be hearing in the right
direction, the Denver Post reported on its website.
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Thrashers unable to sign Hedberg, Kubina
(June 30/10) - The Thrashers have tried to sign goalie Johan
Hedberg and defenseman Pavel Kubina to new deals, but so far
they've come up empty.
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Flyers hoping to sign Coburn
(June 30/10) - According to the Philadelphia Daily News, the
Flyers are trying to sign defenseman Braydon Coburn before he
becomes a restricted free agent tomorrow afternoon.
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Penguins having trouble signing Hamhuis
(June 30/10) - Contract negotiations between the Penguins and
defenseman Dan Hamhuis haven't started yet, even though the two
sides are talking, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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Yzerman won't dish out big contracts
(June 30/10) - With several players already locked into
long-term contracts, and Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman
inching closer to new deals, the Lightning will not overpay for
free agents.
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Capitals preparing for free agency
(June 30/10) - The Capitals will be fairly active in the free
agent market, but GM George McPhee plans on proceeding with
caution, the Washington Post reported on its website.
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Teams lining up for Volchenkov
(June 30/10) - The Senators would like to hold on to defenseman
Anton Volchenkov, but with so many teams interested, he will
likely wear a different sweater next season, the Ottawa Sun
reports.
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Rangers ready for free agency
(June 30/10) - The Rangers may not have the cap space to be
overly active during this year's free agent market, but the New
York Post reports the team will be going after a backup goalie.
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Blues still talking to Colaiacovo, Weaver
(June 30/10) - The Blues remain in talks with the agents for
Mike Weaver and Carlo Colaiacovo, both of whom hit
the open market Thursday, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Coyotes want Michalek signed
(June 30/10) - The Phoenix Coyotes are putting all of their
attention into re-signing defenseman Zbynek Michalek, who can
become an unrestricted free agent Thursday, reports the Arizona
Republic.
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Lydman, Tallinder to test waters
(June 30/10) - According to the Buffalo News, the Sabres are not
expected to re-sign defensemen Toni Lydman and Henrik Tallinder
before Thursday.
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Red Wings won't bring back Lilja
(June 30/10) - According to the Detroit Booth News, the Red
Wings will not re-sign veteran defenseman Andreas Lilja to a new
contract.
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Hawks won't have busy summer
(June 30/10) - Unlike last year, the Blackhawks aren't expected
to play a big role in this summer's free agent market, reports
the Chicago Daily Herald.
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