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Red Wings News

Detroit Red Wings Salary Cap Update: Estimating Brendan Smith’s Deal | DSS
I still don't see how Holland could possible fit Cleary on this team.

The All-Time 'Gave Up Too Soon' NHL Team - The Triangle Blog - Grantland

Great article about some of the biggest "giveaways" in hockey.

Red Wings' Helm brings comeback bid to Traverse City " Traverse City Record-Eagle

"No setbacks today for Darren Helm." - Don't jinx it.

The Left Wing Lock" Making the Grade: Nick Jensen Excited About Jump to the Pro Ranks

Well, I am excited about him making the jump too.

Agitator role is embraced at Red Wings development camp | The Detroit News

See Bertuzzi, Tyler.

Detroit Red Wings' defense prospects ready to join Griffins next season | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Can't wait to see what Sproul is capable of.

NHL News

NHL Alternate Logos - Imgur
Via Puck Daddy. This is so dumb that it's actually funny.

NHL to set specific guidelines for next year’s free-agent interview period | ProHockeyTalk
It made the first day of free agency a lot more interesting to say the least.

What's In A Name? The Switch to The Arizona Coyotes - Five For Howling
They make a good point on the marketing. The team should make a lot more money with the new merchandise and potential "excitement" around the team.

Florida Panthers: Why Barkov Was a Better Pick Than Jones | The Hockey Writers
Only time will tell who is better.

Tuukka Rask contract: Bruins goalie signs 8-year deal to remain in Boston - SBNation.com
Making him tied with Pekka Rinne for the highest cap hit - for goaltenders - in the league ($7 million).

Caps re-sign Alzner: four years, $11.2 million | ProHockeyTalk
One of the few RFA's that I would have liked in the Winged Wheel.

Rangers keep restricted free agent forward Carl Hagelin and defenceman Justin Falk - The Hockey News

Great contract for a guy like Hagelin.

David Perron traded to Edmonton Oilers for Magnus Paajarvi, pick | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
Good trade for Oilers. Meh trade for St. Louis.

Caps GM doesn’t expect Kuznetsov until late next season, if not 2014-15 | ProHockeyTalk
If I was that guy, why would I want to go to the NHL? He is already making $5 million per year and he isn't even 22 yet.

Twenty-one NHL free agents file for salary arbitration | TSN

Including Brendan Smith.

Canucks, Senators to meet in Heritage Classic, as NHL finally announces sixth outdoor game | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
We all know now why Alfie wanted to leave Ottawa.

Devils re-sign Zidlicky to one-year, $3M deal | ProHockeyTalk

Good deal for both New Jersey and Zidlicky.

Let's Go Red Wings!