Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Havlat and Canucks

On the Las Vegas team name ... Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal: Las Vegas franchise owner Bill Foley said they are down from 18 team names to four. “We’re making progress,” Foley said from his Whitefish, Montana, home.…

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NHL Rumors: Russell, Coyotes, Capitals and Blues

On Free Agent Kris Russell ... Darren Dreger: Free agent defenseman Kris Russell is still waiting for a few teams to clear some cap space. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The agent for RFA forward Tobias Rieder said…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks could play Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews together next season. Richard Panik is one potential linemate, or they could look to fill the other side with a younger…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, World Cup, Blues and Jets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray's decision on Evander Kane shouldn't solely be around whether he's guilty or innocent, but what is best for the team going forward. Murray can hope…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Neither the Blackhawks nor Artemi Panarin's camp appear to be rushing to get a contract extension done, though both sides are confident that an extension will get done. Source saying…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bernier and Las Vegas

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: Looking at five question the Maple Leafs face this month. 1. What is the best outcome in the Joffrey Lupul saga? Lupul has two years left a $5.2 million cap…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Canucks and Vermette

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Contract talks between the Coyotes and Tobias Rieder's camp continue, but it doesn't appear they are close. Source saying Rieder is now looking for a two-year deal with a cap…

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NHL Rumors: Devils, Flyers, Canucks and Ducks

On the New Jersey Devils ... Chris Ryan Of NJ.com: Ryan looks at five things the Devils could do in August. Patrik Elias is still rehabbing his knee after offseason surgery. Elias wants to play another season with the Devils.…

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Rumors and Notes: Coyotes, Bruins, Las Vegas and the Oilers

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Coyotes put Antoine Vermette unconditional waivers yesterday for the purpose of buying out the 34-year old center. General Fanager reports he will count $1.25 million against the cap for…

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NHL Rumors: Steen, Vesey, Bartkowski and the Jets

On Alex Steen ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Alex Steen would like to get a contract extension done before the season starts, and the Blues might be hopeful as well. GM Doug Armstrong doesn't want to…

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NHL Rumors: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Blues, Rangers and Panthers

On the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: If Red Wings GM Ken Holland is convinced that Petr Mrazek is their No. 1 goalie, the Wings could look to move…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blue Jackets and Las Vegas

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Looking at five players the Canucks should or would target in a trade. Gabriel Landeskog - Would give the Canucks some size and grit. Hard to see the Avs…

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