Chicago Blackhawks and defenseman David Rundblad mutually agreed to terminate his contract, according to Rundblad's agent Claude Lemieux, who says his client wants to "explore other opportunities."
HAWKS
**Emanuel returns Wirtz campaign cash after Hawks practice center deal (Chicago Tribune)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Preds avoid arbitration with Granberg, sign him to 2 years, $1.225 million (OTF)
NHL
**Flyers reportedly avoid arbitration with Manning, sign him to 2 years (BSH)
**Rangers sign Russian d-man Zborovskiy to ELC (BB)
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