Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Team USA, Orlov and Russell

On Team USA ... Craig Custance: In a different tournament format/world, Team USA could have used Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Tyler Johnson and Ryan Kesler at center. James Mirtle asked Custance if Team USA complained if they couldn't use some…

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NHL Rumors: On the Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichushkin

On the Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichuskin ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1040 on Valari Nichushkin and the Dallas Stars. Dreger thinks it's more about finances than head coach Lindy Ruff. It's obvious he wasn't…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Jets, Red Wings and Blackhawks

On Washington Captials and Dmitri Orlov ... Igor Eronko: Dmitri Orlov's agent said yesterday that there is 'Nothing new on his front' and that they are keeping all their options open, including the KHL. On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba…

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Quick Hits: Isles, Panthers, World Cup, Stars, Wings and More

On the New York Islanders .. Arthur Staple: The Islanders and Ryan Strome agree on a two-year, $5 million contract. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that Aaron Ekblad has a mild concussion or concussion-like symptoms. Bob McKenzie: Ekblad…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Sobotka, Shattenkirk, Rangers and Oilers

On the St. Louis Blues, Vladimir Sobotka and Kevin Shattenkirk ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Vladimir Sobotka promised to return to the Blues for this season, but his KHL team, Omsk Avangard, is saying that he is…

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NHL Rumors: Kris Russell – Oilers, Canucks and Flames

On Kris Russell, the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames ... Bob Stauffer: Would be very surprised if the Oilers signed free agent defenseman Kris Russell. They already have left handed defensemen in Oscar Klefbom, Andrej Sekera, Darnell Nurse, Brandon…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichushkin

On Valeri Nichushkin and the Dallas Stars ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL has approved the Valeri Nichushkin trade from Dynamo Moscow to CSKA. Dynamo will receive money. Elliotte Friedman: Though not official yet, word is that Nichshkin will sign with CSKA. Elliotte…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Leafs, Penguins, Russell and Ristolainen

On the Ottawa Senators ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Ottawa Senators are watching Dennis Seidenberg at the World Cup of Hockey, and he'll likely sign with them after. Simmons wonders what rule the Toronto Maple Leafs will stretch…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Paul Almeida: A reliable source said that the Oilers are talking with free agent defenseman Kris Russell about a short-term contract. Dustin Nielson: The Oilers reached out to free agent defenseman a couple days ago. The two…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders

On the St. Louis Blues and Vladimir Sobotka ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Vladimir Sobotka is at an impasse in negotiating out of his KHL contract and it could not allow him to join the St. Louis…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Devils, Flames, Jets and UFAs

On the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, and Winnipeg Jets ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Even though the Rangers have many forwards, they are likely to stand pat for now. They could make a move before…

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Morning Hits: Grossmann, Howard, Robidas and Ference

On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: The Flames are bringing defenseman Nicklas Grossmann to training camp on a PTO. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings will have $9.3 million committed to their goaltending…

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