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Flames get free-agent-to-be Bouwmeester (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Sat, 06/27/2009 - 14:38

Toronto Maple Leafs' second round choice Kenny Ryan speaks to reporters at the 2009 NHL entry draft in Montreal Saturday, June 27, 2009.

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Flames get free-agent-to-be Bouwmeester (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Sat, 06/27/2009 - 09:43

The Calgary Flames have acquired smooth-skating defenseman Jay Bouwmeester just four days before he is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent.

The Flames sent defenseman Jordan Leopold and a third-round pick in Saturday's NHL entry draft to the Florida Panthers to complete the deal.

The trade gives Calgary a window of exclusivity in negotiating a new contract with Bouwmeester and his...

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