Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Islanders and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings and Petr Mrazek ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: As of last night it doesn't appear that the Detroit Red Wings and Petr Mrazek will reach an agreement on a new deal…

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Philadelphia Flyers Notes: Schenn and Manning

On the Philadelphia Flyers, Brayden Schenn and Brandon Manning ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers and Brayden Schenn avoided salary arbitration Monday and agreed to a four-year, $20.5 million deal. GM Ron Hextall said they overpaid upfront, but…

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NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey and Matt Duchene

On Jimmy Vesey ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Jimmy Vesey's agent, Peter Donatelli, said yesterday that the Chicago Blackhawks will be on Vesey's shortlist of teams when he becomes a free agent on August 15th. “Chicago will be a…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and the Top 10 Remaining UFAs

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: He has off-ice issues, but the timing for the Canucks to land a second-line left-winger in Evander Kane may not be better. Kane has a August 1st court date…

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NHL Rumors – Detroit Red Wings: DeKeyser and Mrazek

On the Detroit Red Wings, Danny DeKeyser and Petr Mrazek ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Defenseman Danny DeKeyser and the Detroit Red Wings have an arbitration hearing scheduled for Thursday, but the sides continue to work…

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NHL News: Philadelphia Flyers, Brayden Schenn Avoid Arbitration

The Philadelphia Flyers and Brayden Schenn avoided salary arbitration this morning. They agreed on a four-year deal with a $5.125 million salary cap hit according to Bob McKenzie. Schenn set career highs with 26 goals and 59 points last season.…

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Rumors and Notes: Flyers, Leafs, Versteeg, Scrivens and Stars

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Though things can change, as of late last night, Brayden Schenn's camp didn't think they would get a deal before their arbitration hearing today. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers and Brayden…

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Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Coyotes and Preds

On the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins have about $66 million committed towards the cap, and could they be looking to build some space for Jimmy Vesey when he becomes…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Islanders and Coyotes

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: Brayden Schenn and the Flyers have their arbitration hearing set for tomorrow morning. They are $1.19 million apart with their offers. Reports are that Schenn asked for a one-year…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Vesey, Sabres, Avs and Islanders

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and performance bonuses ... Alan Strachan: It was Lou Lamoriello's philosophy to not give out performance bonuses, not the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lamoriello got overruled with Auston Matthews - Lou doesn't shift voluntarily. Alan Strachan:…

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NHL Rumors: Russell, Blackhawks and Las Vegas

On Kris Russell ... Andy Strickland: There are a few teams still looking at free agent defesneman Kris Russell, but they would need to move out some salary before they would be able to sign him. On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…

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NHL Rumors – New York Islanders Looking at Queens

Scott Soshnick of Bloomberg: The New York Islanders are talking to the owners of the New York Mets about building a new arena across from Citi Field according to sources. It could be an option of the Islanders owners and…

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