Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Martin, Russell, Maple Leafs, and Vanek

On the Matt Martin ... Toronto was rumoured to be in on Matt Martin yesterday and still among a dwindling amount of teams. Need some physicality somewhere. — Lance Hornby (@sunhornby) July 1, 2016 #RedWings out on Matt Martin. Had…

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2016 NHL Free Agent Signings Tracker

    NHL free agency kicks off on Friday July 1st at 12 PM. We'll update all NHL free agent signings here for the first few days of free agency. So check back often to see who teams signed, and…

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NHL Rumors: Backes, Weise, Radulov, Oilers and Canucks

** A quick run though of embedded rumors before the start of free agency ** On David Backes ... Looks like David Backes going to market. STL took a run at re-signing him this morning. BOS significant interest in Backes.…

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NHL Rumors: Nielsen, Wings, Blues, Flames and Wiercioch

**  A quick run though of embedded rumors before the start of free agency ** On Frans Nielsen ... Free agency opens at noon. Frans Nielsen is #RedWings main target. Guess is they get a deal done. — Ansar Khan…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Kings, Bruins, Ladd and Staal

**  A quick run though of embedded rumors before the start of free agency ** Alexander Radulov ... Alexander Radulov has signed with Montreal. — Travis Yost (@travisyost) July 1, 2016 No confirmation yet out of Montreal but I hear…

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NHL Free Agents: A Look At Some Top NHL Free Agents Lists

    NHL Free Agency is finally here. The signing action is expected to go quickly for the top tier free agents. Below is a collection of some top NHL free agents lists.

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: The Red Wings think they could be close to re-signing Darren Helm. Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News: The Red Wings need a top-two defenseman. They could look at some of the…

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NHL Rumors: Predictions, Predators, Bruins and Flames

Early Predications ... Darren Dreger: Not for sure, but early predictions are: Milan Lucic to the Edmonton Oilers, Frans Nielsen to the Detroit Red Wings, Andrew Ladd to the New York Islanders and Loui Eriksson to the Vancouver Canucks. Bob…

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NHL Rumors: Eriksson, Okposo, Avs, Radulov and Rumor Roundup

On Loui Eriksson ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing the Panthers are not in on Loui Eriksson. Teams to watch include the Red Wings, Canadiens, Blues, Sharks and Devils. On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Sounding like Kyle Okposo has shortened his list…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Campbell and Panthers

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Don't expect the Lightning to be involved much in free agency when it gets underway as noon. On Brian Campbell ... George Richards: Heard that the Panthers offered Brian Campbell a one and…

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NHL Rumors: Vegas, Oilers, Flyers and Coyotes

On Las Vegas ... Steve Carp: Foley is putting a list together of potential GMs candidates to speak with. The NHL is advising Foley on proper protocol on how to contract teams. Foley hopes to have a GM in place…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Wiercioch, Kings and Maple Leafs

On the San Jose Sharks ... Ross McKeon: Sharks GM Doug Wilson said he wasn't even aware of the report that tied the Sharks and Steven Stamkos. Kevin Kurz: Matt Nieto's agent said they haven't had much contract talks, but…

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