Afternoon rumors involving the Maple Leafs, Smyth, Brewer, Bobrovsky, Jagr, Gorges and the NHL Draft
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  • Nick Kypreos via twitter: Possible Ryan Smyth to the Calgary Flames is on hold until the Smyth finds out the Oilers stance.
  • TSN: The Lightning have signed Eric Brewer to a 4 year, $16 million deal.
  • Andy Strickland via twitter: The Blues have been trying to get into the 1st round unsuccessfully. They have 5 picks in the 2nd and 3rd rounds.
  • Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks have 5 picks in the top 80, and could consider moving their 18th overall pick. Teams might be willing to offer up a veteran player for the pick. Blackhawks could be looking for role players with experience.
  • Helene Elliott via twitter: The LA Kings have sold 2 luxury suites and 154 season seats over the last 2 days after the Richards trade.
  • Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Canadiens haven’t had any talks with RFA Josh Gorges, but his agent hopes to see Gauthier this weekend.
  • Howard Berger via twitter: Free agent Tim Brent hasn’t heard anything from the Maple Leafs, and is a little disappointed.