Mark Easson

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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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NHL Rumors: Trouba – Oilers, Bruins, Sabres and Ducks

On Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets ... Gary Lawless: The Jets are talking with teams that might be interested in Jacob Trouba. Trouba's agent is talking with teams about what they are looking for in a contract. Teams are…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Senators and Coyotes

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: There was no update on the Vladimir Sobotka situation yesterday. Somewhat related, coach Ken Hitchcock said that they will get a look at Jaden Schwartz and Robby Fabbri at center. On the…

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NHL Rumors: The Cost and Potential Landing Spots for Jacob Trouba

On Jacob Trouba ... Gary Lawless: After making some calls around the league yesterday, the Jets don't have interest in trading Trouba unless they can get a left-handed defenseman of similar ability and age. Gary Lawless: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff…

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Metropolitan Division: Columbus Blue Jackets Season Primer

A quick look at the Columbus Blue Jackets heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Salary Cap Situation Projected Cap Hit: $69,182,143 Projected Cap Space: $3,817,857 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $3,817,857 Deadline Cap Space :…

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Pacific Division: Calgary Flames Season Primer

A quick look at the Calgary Flames heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $64,405,400 Projected Cap Space: $8,594,600 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $8,594,600 Deadline Cap Space : $38,675,700 Todays Cap Hit…

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NHL Rumors: Marchand, Maple Leafs and Flames

On Brad Marchand, the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Ken Campbell of The Hockey News: Brad Marchand will be an unrestricted free agent after the season, and some are envisioning him beside Sidney Crosby. It will probably never happen…

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NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba Trade Request Fallout

Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Jacob Trouba last night after his trade request was made public. “I didn't want it to get to this point,” Trouba said in a telephone interview on Saturday night. “I wanted to keep everything…

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Jacob Trouba Requests Trade – Statements from Agent and Jets

On Jacob Trouba's trade request ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jacob Trouba's agent, Kurt Overhardt, released a statement saying that his client as requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. “Our client, Jacob Trouba, will not be attending the Winnipeg…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Sabres, Rangers, Ducks and Oilers

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: The Flames plan could be to use Sam Bennett as their second line center this season. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma: "At the 13th forward position and…

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