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If this, (@brennnasty), is Smith's actual twitter (he's not verified) then it would appear he definitely confirms the signing. DISREGARD. after further reading, that is clearly NOT his twitter. ..deleted..

After he makes his KHL money, his sister is stating that he plans to return to the NHL. A bunch of strange rules for 35+ contracts will allow this with no repercussions and no one have to approve it - neither the league, the BOG, not the Devils. $77 Million dollar question - as a GM, would you? Let's say he's still playing lights out hockey. Would you pull the trigger on him? Linky

Matt that this couldn't have been predicted, but I called it. New Jersey Devils reportedly interested in signing Detroit Red Wings free agent Damien Brunner Brendan Savage | bsavage@mlive.com Published: Jul 13, 2013 10:09:19 AM Photo 1 of 1 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Ilya Kovalchuk's retirement this week might have opened the door for Damien Brunner to join the New Jersey Devils. Kovalchuk surprised many people around the NHL when he announced his retirement Thursday at age 30 with 12 years and $77 million remaining on his contract. To help offset the offensive void created by his departure, the Devils could very well be targeting Brunner, according to Nicola Berger of the Swiss newspaper Neue Luzerner Zeitung. Brunner is an unrestricted free agent after spending his first NHL season with the Red Wings. Berger covers EV Zug of the Swiss League, where Brunner played for five seasons. Before the NHL lockout ended this year, Brunner was leading the Swiss League in scoring and one of his EZ Zug teammates was Red Wings' captain Henrik Zetterberg, who helped persuade him to sign in Detroit. "Also, @damienbrunner appears to be headed to the #NJDevils," Berger Tweeted today. "They're doing a lot of background work on him right now." The Red Wings made Brunner contract offers of two and three years before free agency opened last week but he turned both down and general manager Ken Holland told MLive.com Friday that it appears as if Brunner's days in Detroit are done. In 44 games with the Red Wings last season, Brunner had 12 goals and 14 assists. He was their leading goal scorer in the playoffs with five in 14 games while adding four assists to finished tied on the team's scoring chart with Pavel Datsyuk. -- Download the Detroit Red Wings on MLive app for iPhone and Android -- Like MLive's Detroit Red Wings Facebook page

Read a twitter, maybe it was Wishinsky (sp) that said Kovy is in deep with the money men in the KHL and will probably make $50 Million over the next 5 years. Don't cry over his 'lost' NHL money.

I predict that some people take this seriously and an over zealous MOD warns you about posting fake stories.. FTR: I think it's funny.

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA! Greg Wyshynski ‏@wyshynski7m What I know in my 30 years as a Devils fan: When strange sh|t happens, there's a reason they call him Loophole Lou.

Yes, I think you've seen him before.

I'm thinking NJD now that Ilya bolted. New player at the table!

Countdown to Brunner going to NJ begins in: 1...

https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmnhl/on-hockey-today-tuesday-2 No mention of who or why they didn't work. Way to really sell the team there, Kenny, ol' boy. TL,DR: We like our team.

I think it's more of the female 'we can change him' thing. He's a bad boy (won't re-sign, clearly plays rough since he's missing half his choppers) and you all think you can be the one to change a bad boy. /sexism

...but I bet his mustache does... ...from the bench.

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/52792-Are-the-Bruins-finished-trading.html

They do that every year and also in most games.

Soooo, Dany Heatley's out, then? What? Too soon? I keed, I keed.

2 guys out of 720 NHL players? Didn't someone already refute this idea with the stats and the lead in hits and things was minimal from the east over the west. How well did Lucic/Chara work against the Hawks?

the question: So.. what are our expectations for this roster?the answer: (substitute "Stanley Cup" for "world")

Swiss Hockey News ‏@SwissHockeyNews6 Jul NLA | #EVZ targets to sign 31yr-old G Rick #DiPietro or 36yr-old G Brian #Boucher as replacement for Jussi #Markkanen. Hadn't seen this posted since DiP's buyout. Swiss Hockey News ‏@SwissHockeyNews7 Jul NLA | #EVZ wanted to sign G Tim #Thomas, but his manager said that Thomas is not interested in playing in Europe now.

The guys on Hockey Sunday on SiriusXM disagree with the negative assessment of Cleary. They're pretty big on him as a second level UFA signing.

SwissHockeyNews about 4 hours ago Rumour | Both the Buffalo #Sabres and the Florida #Panthers seem to be interested in signing Damien #Brunner. And, as you know.. georgemalik about 5 hours ago Afternoon post updated 4x: @tkulfan believes that Damien Brunner will ink a $4 million contract this week! http://t.co/2u03hglthy

Rut roh. http://sports.nationalpost.com/2013/07/05/lower-canadian-dollar-could-have-huge-impact-on-nhl-teams-affect-cfl/

SwissHockeyNewsAbout 9 hours ago NHL | Apparently, the only offer Damien #Brunner got so far was from the #RedWings. But #VAN, #CHI, #MTL and #CAR interested. (@JoeChapp) Translate Reply FWIW. Keep hope alive.

NO WAY! Maltby to the rafters!!!!!!!!!

He already has his sights set on employee of the month.

Go home, Holland. You're drunk.