Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers, Red Wings and Panthers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: Sekeres understanding that the Canucks will buy out Chris Higgins and not Alex Burrows. News 1130 Sports: The Canucks have called the agents for Loui Eriksson, Mikkel Boedker, Darren Helm and Andrew Ladd.…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Martin, Radulov, Blackhawks and Kings

On the Ottawa Senators ... Chris Stevenson: Senators GM Pierre Dorion wants to avoid arbitration with Mike Hoffman, so they'll continue to work on various terms. Shawn Simpson: Both Patrick Wiercioch and Alex Chiasson need to traded by at 5…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Blues, Stars and Sabres

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks fans should keep an eye on Mike Richards. Coach Pete DeBoer loves Richards. Maybe a fourth line center. On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: If the Blues…

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NHL Rumors: RFAs, Qualifying offers, and Bruins

Buyout Period ... Chris Johnston: On Thursday at 5:00 pm ET the first buyout period will end. Can expect a couple more buyouts coming. On Offer Sheets ... Chris Johnston: Interview period for RFAs opens on Tuesday. Jets Jacob Trouba…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: The Flyers have about $11 million in cap space, but still need to re-sign Brayden Schenn and some others. "You look at it, you’ve got to put your own guys…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Stars and Penguins

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings freed themselves of Pavel Datsyuk's cap hit and will now turn their attention to talking to potential free agents including Steven Stamkos. The…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Vegas, Okposo, Oilers and Wild

On Alexander Radulov ... Elliotte Friedman: Alexander Radulov was unable to find a team that was willing to pay him what he wanted. He'll be signing with Salavat of the KHL. Szymon Szemberg: Salavat GM denies that they have signed…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Flames and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Bruins GM Don Sweeney said they will inquire about Steven Stamkos and could re-visit Milan Lucic. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: The Flames weren't surprised that Matthew…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Panthers, Kings and Canadiens

On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Don't rule out the Sabres and Panthers on UFA Kyle Okposo. On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Tannetti: "We tried to move up when two guys…

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NHL Rumors: Habs, Oilers, Wild, Ducks, Flames and More

On some trades that didn't happen ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Some members of the Jets scouting staff were high on Matthew Tkachuk. Looking like Loui Eriksson will hit the open market with term being the issue with…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Hawks, Blues, Coyotes and More

** Tidying up some rumors from last night and this morning ** On the Calgary Flames ... Darren Dreger: There have been some talk the past few days about a potential Dougie Hamilton trade. One team asked the Flames about…

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos – Lightning, Sabres, Wings and Leafs

On Steven Stamkos, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McCown: McCown wonders if the Maple Leafs have a plan that would make Steven Stamkos $3.5 million in non-cap dollars per season through marking? Have been…

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