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Wild News
Dealing just starting for Wild GM | StarTribune.com
There are two things we have learned about Chuck Fletcher since he became the Wild’s general manager four years ago: 1, He is not afraid to make bold moves; and 2, He has no problem dealing fan favorites.
Wild depth chart | StarTribune.com
Tending the Fields
The 10 most awkward 2013 NHL Draft rookie photographs | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
Solar Bears re-sign third-leading scorer - OrlandoSentinel.com
C.J. Severyn, who finished second on the Orlando Solar Bears with 22 goals last season, was one of three forwards to agree to terms with the ECHL team Monday.
Off the Trail
The long UFA contracts everybody signed four years ago don’t look good in retrospect | Backhand Shelf
A look into the world of salary cap circumvention.
Rick DiPietro getting Islanders buyout, $1.5 million through 2029 | Puck Daddy
Over the last five seasons, injuries held DiPietro to just 50 games in goal.
Daylong negotiations move NHL closer to sending its players to 2014 Sochi Olympics | StarTribune.com
While a deal hasn't been reached yet between the NHL, the union and the International Ice Hockey Federation, to send the league's players to Sochi, a long meeting Monday pushed the sides much closer to an agreement.
Top pick MacKinnon eager to help turn around Avalanche | TSN
Much like Crosby eight years ago, MacKinnon will be counted on to turn around a franchise, one that finished last in the Western Conference in 2012-13 and missed the playoffs for a third straight season.
Coyotes' ownership saga finally coming to a head | TSN
A vote against the lease agreement means the Coyotes are almost certainly headed out of town for good.
Canucks put Ballard on regular waivers | ProHockeyTalk
The fact that he’s not on $100 unconditional waivers is an important distinction because he needs to clear unconditional waivers before he can be bought out.
Tim Thomas exploring NHL return as free agent; Flyers likely destination? | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
Thomas will be an unrestricted free agent on July 5, which means he rockets to the top of a crowded field of goaltending options for teams in need of a short-term solution.
Brodeur shocked, but happy with Schneider trade | ProHockeyTalk
"I’m not going to play forever. I think it’s great that I’m going to be able to play with him. I’m definitely going to try to push him and get my ice time as much as I can while I’m still able to play. Definitely, he’s the future of the organization."
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