Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Hawks, Blues, Sabres and more

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Daren Millard: Jonathan Quick has a bad groin injury, with surgery a possibility. The Kings could be looking at Quick being out for three to four month. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: Have been…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Blues and the CBA

On the Arizona Coyotes, Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Coyotes are still looking for a top-four, right handed defenseman. They've talked to the Jets about Jacob Trouba and the Blues about Kevin Shattenkirk.…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Las Vegas and the Sharks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Nichols: Blackhawks winger Artemi Panarin will be an RFA at the end of the season: Bob McKenzie "He's going to be looking for Johnny Gaudreau-type money on a long-term deal." On Las Vegas ...…

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Central Division: Winnipeg Jets Season Primer

A quick look at the Winnipeg Jets heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $63,161,625 Projected Cap Space: $9,838,375 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $9,838,375 Deadline Cap Space : $44,272,688 Todays Cap Hit :…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks and Scouting the Devils-Panthers

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: When asked before last night's game if he considered trading or suspending Evander Kane, Sabres GM Tim Murray said that many options went through his mind. Paul Hamilton: Murray added that even though…

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NHL Injuries: Kings, Pens, Panthers, Jets, Oilers, Sabres and Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: The Kings put Jonathan Quick on the IR yesterday with an unspecified lower-body injury. A team spokesperson said that he'll be week-to-week. Peter Budaj was recalled to backup…

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Metropolitan Division: Washington Capitals Season Primer

A quick look at the Washington Capitals heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $72,415,129 Projected Cap Space: $584,871 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $584,871 Deadline Cap Space : $2,631,920 Todays Cap Hit :…

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Pacific Division: Vancouver Canucks Season Primer

A quick look at the Vancouver Canucks heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $69,846,249 Projected Cap Space: $3,153,751 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $3,153,751 Deadline Cap Space : $14,191,880 Todays Cap Hit…

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Atlantic Division: Toronto Maple Leafs Season Primer

A quick look at the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $72,207,834 Projected Cap Space: $792,166 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $792,166 Deadline Cap Space : $3,564,747 Todays Cap Hit…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Bruins and Jets

On the Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks and Cam Fowler ... Jimmy Murphy: The Boston Bruins have recently inquired about Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: (from Tuesday) Hampus Lindholm was looking for…

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NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Bruins, Lightning, Predators, Leafs and Kings

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Amanda Stein: Carey Price didn't travel with the team to Buffalo for their season opener. He missed practice yesterday with an illness. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Kevan Miller had surgery on…

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Atlantic Division: Tampa Bay Lightning Season Primer

A quick look at the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $71,955,835 Projected Cap Space: $1,044,165 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $1,044,165 Deadline Cap Space : $4,698,743 Today's Cap Hit…

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