Mark Easson

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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Schedule and Results

The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs is underway. Results and remaining schedule can be found here.

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Los Angeles Kings

Keys to the offseason for the Edmonton Oilers. What direction will the Los Angeles Kings go in as they may be working with a lower internal cap number?

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If the Toronto Maple Leafs Want to Make a Big Change, Should they Consider Auston Matthews or William Nylander?

You don't have to trade them, but if the Toronto Maple Leafs wanted to make a real change, trading Auston Matthews or William Nylander would do it.

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Will Evgeni Malkin be Back, or Will the Pittsburgh Penguins go Another Direction?

The Pittsburgh Penguins surprised many and made the playoffs this season. They've got some decisions to make, and one involves whether to bring Evgeni Malkin back next season.

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The Ottawa Senators Don’t Need to Make Any Drastic Moves, but Will Search for a Reliable Backup

The Ottawa Senators may not need to make any drastic moves after their first-round exit Julian MacKenzie of The Athletic: Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios may not feel that he needs to do anything drastic to improve the team, except…

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The Toronto Maple Leafs Asked, and Were Denied Permission to Talk to Julien BriseBois

Why not swing for the fences? The Toronto Maple Leafs asked, and were denied by the Tampa Bay Lightning, permission to speak with current GM Julien BriseBois.

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings, New Jersey Devils, and the Top 12 NHL UFAs

No talks yet between the Kings and Drew Doughty. The Devils and Nico Hischier had an introductory call. A top 12 NHL free agents list.

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Keys to the Offseason for the LA Kings, Ottawa Senators, and Pittsburgh Penguins

After their first-round exits, looking at the keys to the offseason for the Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Winnipeg Jets

Semyon Der-Arguchintsev is looking to return to the Toronto, and it's looking like an interesting offseason for the Winnipeg Jets.

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Los Angeles Kings

The Columbus Blue Jackets have four main UFAs to deal with. The Los Angeles Kings need some scoring help up front.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Have More Player Movement Than the Chicago Blackhawks

The majority of the Chicago roster will be back next season, but there are a few who may not. Changes are needed for the Toronto Maple Leafs, so their list is bigger.

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What Areas Will the Winnipeg Jets be Looking to Upgrade This Offseason?

Saying the Winnipeg Jets didn't have the season they wanted to is an understatement. They could use three players in two areas that may get them back to where they want to be.

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