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NHL Rumors: Jordan Binnington, Dale Tallon, and Joe Pavelski plus

Jordan Binnington, Dale Tallon, and Joe Pavelski appear on this edition of NHL Rumors. We take a look at contract possibilties and more.

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A Look Into Erik Karlsson’s Eight-Year Contract with the San Jose Sharks

Erik Karlsson re-signs with San Jose in a blockbuster eight-year deal. Doug Wilson is left with a ton of work to do but his crown defensive pairing of Karlsson and Brent Burns is under contract for the long-term. We take…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Phil Kessel, Jim Rutherford, Wayne Simmonds, and more

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Jim Rutherford must deal with the consequences of keeping Phil Kessel possibly along with exploring options like Wayne Simmonds.

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Into The 2019 NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Class: Mats Zuccarello

July 1st starts the free agent frenzy. Will Mats Zuccarello of the Dallas Stars make it to the window dressing stage where teams interview him? It's a great question. Let's look at what he has done this season and what…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Niskanen Fallout and Bob Murray Lists

Matt Niskanen and Bob Murray headline the Rumors for very different reasons. Niskanen trade opens up more questions and Bob Murray still takes his time.

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Trade Winds Blowing: Olli Maatta to Chicago, Matt Niskanen to Philadelphia

Two trades happened over the weekend as Olli Maatta was traded to Chicago and Matt Niskanen was moved to Philadelphia. We take a closer look at both trades.

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A Look Into Jordan Eberle’s Five-Year Contract with the New York Islanders

It is funny in a way we talked about how Jordan Eberle might get right around his old salary and then signed basically for even a little less. We take a look at why and how.

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche, and more trade targets

The Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche, and Tampa Bay Lightning are in this edition of NHL Trade Rumors with some trade scenarios.

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NHL Rumors: Jeff Skinner Fallout, Wayne Simmonds, and Tyler Myers

Jeff Skinner, Tyler Myers, and Wayne Simmonds lead the way on this edition of NHL Trade Rumors. The Skinner deal increased the dollars for others come July 1.

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Into The 2019 NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Class: Jordan Eberle

2019 NHL free agency: Jordan Eberle is the next player in our unrestricted free agent series. We take a quick look at what he could and should command in the UFA market.

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Into The 2019 NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Class: Micheal Ferland

Unrestricted free agency begins on July 1st. The 2019 class possesses some intrigue. Also, some players stand to make more money and some may take a little less than expected. That is the nature of the business. One of the…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Ken Holland, Loui Eriksson, and Kristian Nakyva

This spin through the NHL Rumors includes more on Edmonton's Ken Holland and their pursuit of Kristian Nakvya and even Loui Eriksson.

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