Mark Easson

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NHL News: Wild, Maple Leafs, Waivers, and Injury Notes from Around the League

Jesper Wallstedt gets a two-year extension. The Maple Leafs sign three. Injury notes from around the league as teams submit their opening rosters.

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov

Kirill Kaprizov isn't eligible for a contract extension until next offseason but the Minnesota Wild will need to show him why he should extend.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving on Mitch Marner

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving discusses Mitch Marner, who is entering the final year of his contract.

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NHL News: Canucks, Avalanche, Bruins, Utah, Red Wings, Islanders, and Waivers

The Canucks and Avalanche made a trade. Nils Hoglander signs an extension. A big NHL waiver list. Jeremy Swayman salary breakdown.

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NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid

LeBrun: "If McDavid doesn't sign on July 1st, people should not panic. Should not read into that. That this is a process..."

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How Deep Should the Calgary Flames Rebuild Go?

The Calgary Flames are rebuilding but how far they should take it as they head to opening their new arena in 2027.

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NHL Rumors: The Ottawa Senators Aren’t Rushing A Linus Ullmark Extension

LeBrun on an Ullmark extension: "They don't want to pressure Ullmark because they want him to feel at ease in his new surroundings and his new market."

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NHL Rumors: Could Preseason Be Reduced As Early As Next Season?

LeBrun: NHL has outgrown needing eight preseason, a maximum of eight, some teams per preseason. I've talked to a couple of governors that agree with me yesterday.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Islanders

The Toronto Maple Leafs will need to move some salary out. Brock Nelson is okay with talking extension in-season but will the NY Islanders?

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and Three Potential Trade Destinations for Jeremy Swayman

The Buffalo Sabres still have cap space for that top-six forward. Three possible trade destinations for Jeremy Swayman if they decide to go down that road.

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NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Rangers, Penguins, Sharks, Maple Leafs, and Jets

The Blue Jackets are dealing with a bunch of injuries. Bryan Rust hasn't skated since Tuesday. The Maple Leafs have a couple injuries.

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Jeremy Swayman, and the Dallas Stars

Will Jeremy Swayman's offer get pulled? Jamie Benn doesn't want to contract during the season, and Jake Oettinger will need a new contract as well.

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