Mark Easson

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Central Division: Chicago Blackhawks Season Primer

A quick look at the Chicago Blackhawks heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Salary Cap Situation Projected Cap Hit: $70,509,295 Projected Cap Space: $2,490,705 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $2,490,705 Deadline Cap Space : $11,208,173 Todays…

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NHL Rumors: Another Jacob Trouba Update

On Jacob Trouba and Winnipeg Jets ... Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jacob Trouba's agent, Kurt Overhardt doesn't expect anything to change after their trade requests went public. "I don’t anticipate anything changing. This is the process," said Kurt…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Stars, Blues and Outdoor Games

On the Calgary Flames ... Andy Strickland: The Calgary Flames and Brian Elliott's camp have begun contract extension talks. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 on contract extension talks between the Flames and Elliott. “I mean, clearly…

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NHL Rumors: Brent Burns and Artemi Panarin

On Brent Burns and the San Jose Sharks ... Bob McKenzie on TSN: Contract extension talks between the San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson and Brent Burns agents are not believed to be that advanced. Neither side will say how…

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Afternoon Hits: Blues, Kings, Panthers, Hawks, Sens and more

On the St. Louis Blues ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL and central registry confirmed that Vladimir Sobotka will return to Avangard Omsk. Aivis Kalnins: Avangard released a statement saying that Sobotka is under contract with them and has no rights to play…

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NHL Rumors: Trouba – Wings, Leafs, Ducks, Bruins, Rangers and Avs

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings could use an upgrade on their blueline, and James thinks the Red Wings should absolutely be interested in Jacob Trouba. The Wings would need to find a way…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Wild, Coyotes and Stars

On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: The Senators are one of a handful of teams that have interest in defenseman Dennis Seidenberg. Seidenberg's had a strong World Cup and the first team to make a competitive offer to him,…

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NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba – first update

On Jacob Trouba ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: The Jets could use some depth on the left-side, and the Oilers have left-handed defensemen that could help out the Jets - Oscar Klefbom, Brandon Davidson, Darnell Nurse or even Griffin…

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Central Division: Colorado Avalanche Season Primer

A quick look at the Colorado Avalanche heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $71,465,595 Projected Cap Space: $1,534,405 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $1,534,405 Deadline Cap Space : $6,904,823 Todays Cap Hit…

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Metropolitan Division: Carolina Hurricanes Season Primer

A quick look at the Carolina Hurricanes heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $56,963,333 Projected Cap Space: $16,036,667 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $16,036,667 Deadline Cap Space : $72,165,002 Todays Cap Hit…

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Afternoon Hits: Marchand, Hawks, Pens, Isles, Devils and Sens

On Brad Marchand ... General Fanager: Brad Marchand's contract extension with the Bruins carries a no-movement clause for the first five season. It turns to a modified no-trade for the final three years. 2022-23: 6 team trade list, 2023-24: 15 team…

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NHL News: Bruins Sign Marchand To Eight-Year Extension

On Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins ... Bob McKenzie: The Boston Bruins sign Brad Marchand to an eight year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $6.125 million. Cap Friendly: The Bruins currently have $59,909,167 committed to 15…

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