Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Kucherov, Frk, Yakupov and Oilers

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov ... Bob McKenzie: Of the remaining restricted free agents, McKenzie thinks Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning are most likely to get a deal done before the start of the season. Thinking now that…

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Central Division: Nashville Predators Season Primer

A quick look at the Nashville Predators heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $67,261,667 Projected Cap Space: $5,738,333 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $5,738,333 Deadline Cap Space : $25,822,499 Todays Cap Hit :…

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Atlantic Division: Montreal Canadiens Season Primer

A quick look at the Montreal Canadiens heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $72,546,310 Projected Cap Space: $453,690 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $453,690 Deadline Cap Space : $2,041,310 Todays Cap Hit…

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Rumors and Notes: Goalies, Senators, Gryba and Gudas

On goaltenders ... Kevin Allen of USA Today:  Looking at the goaltending situations of several teams. Penguins Matt Murray is out for a bit with a broken hand. Marc-Andre Fleury will be the No. 1 goalie to start the season,…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Sabres, Jets, Ducks, Bruins, Devils, Coyotes and Kings

On the trade deadline ... Renaud Lavoie: The trade deadline is set for 3:00 pm on March 1st. On the Buffalo Sabres ... The Instigators: Darren Dreger on Sabres RFA defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen: "It is getting closer...but it is not imminent" On…

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Blues and Oilers: Fallout From The Yakupov Trade

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers signed defenseman Kris Russell to a one-year deal. Elliotte Friedman: Word is it will be $3.1 million for one year for Russell. General Fanager: If Russell's deal is for $3.1 million,…

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Injury Notes: Flyers, Canes, Habs, Wild, Sens and More

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Philadelphia Flyers: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that defenseman Michael Del Zotto will be out for four to five weeks with a lower-body injury. Tim Panaccio: Putting Del Zotto on the LTIR to start the…

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NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Nail Yakupov To Blues

The Edmonton Oilers have traded winger Nail Yakupov to the St. Louis Blues for winger Zach Pochiro and a conditional 2017 third-round pick. If Yakupov scores 15 or more goals this season, the third round pick becomes a 2018 second…

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NHL Rumors: Nail Yakupov – Oilers and Blackhawks

On the Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks and Nail Yakupov ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Jounal: The Oilers and Blackhawks are talking about Nail Yakupov, but money is an issue given the Blackhawks cap situations. The Blackhawks are around $71…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Flyers and Ducks

On the Chicago Blackhawks .... Scott Powers: Coach Joel Quenneville said they could consider a 10 game option for winger Alexandre Fortin. Scott Powers: Coach Quenneville said that they will likely carry eight defenseman to start the season. If Gustav Forsling…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Sabres, Oilers and Flames

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Hearing that a couple of Western Conference teams are kicking tires on Canadiens goalie Mike Condon. A trade is a possibility. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Sabres coach Dan Bylsma on…

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Morning Hits: Waivers, PTOs and Injury Updates

Put on waivers yesterday ... James Mirtle: Players who were put on waivers yesterday. Anaheim Ducks: Clayton Stoner Dallas Stars: Matej Stransky and Justin Dowling New York Islanders: Scott Mayfield New York Rangers: Magnus Hellberg Vancouver Canucks: Michael Zalewski, Andrey…

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