Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Subban, RNH, Capitals and Blackhawks

On P.K. Subban ... Grant McCagg: Was told by an NHL source last week that while P.K. Subban was with the Montreal Canadiens, he was late for practice 18 times. McCagg notes that is about 16 times too many. On…

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NHL Rumors: Wild, Canucks and Bruins

On the Minnesota Wild and Matt Dumba ... Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Contract talks between the Minnestoa Wild and RFA Matt Dumba are ongoing. Wild assistant GM Brent Flahr and Dumba's agent Craig Oster are expected to meet during…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Islanders and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings and Petr Mrazek ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: As of last night it doesn't appear that the Detroit Red Wings and Petr Mrazek will reach an agreement on a new deal…

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Philadelphia Flyers Notes: Schenn and Manning

On the Philadelphia Flyers, Brayden Schenn and Brandon Manning ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers and Brayden Schenn avoided salary arbitration Monday and agreed to a four-year, $20.5 million deal. GM Ron Hextall said they overpaid upfront, but…

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NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey and Matt Duchene

On Jimmy Vesey ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Jimmy Vesey's agent, Peter Donatelli, said yesterday that the Chicago Blackhawks will be on Vesey's shortlist of teams when he becomes a free agent on August 15th. “Chicago will be a…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and the Top 10 Remaining UFAs

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: He has off-ice issues, but the timing for the Canucks to land a second-line left-winger in Evander Kane may not be better. Kane has a August 1st court date…

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NHL Rumors – Detroit Red Wings: DeKeyser and Mrazek

On the Detroit Red Wings, Danny DeKeyser and Petr Mrazek ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Defenseman Danny DeKeyser and the Detroit Red Wings have an arbitration hearing scheduled for Thursday, but the sides continue to work…

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NHL News: Philadelphia Flyers, Brayden Schenn Avoid Arbitration

The Philadelphia Flyers and Brayden Schenn avoided salary arbitration this morning. They agreed on a four-year deal with a $5.125 million salary cap hit according to Bob McKenzie. Schenn set career highs with 26 goals and 59 points last season.…

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Rumors and Notes: Flyers, Leafs, Versteeg, Scrivens and Stars

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Though things can change, as of late last night, Brayden Schenn's camp didn't think they would get a deal before their arbitration hearing today. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers and Brayden…

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Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Coyotes and Preds

On the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins have about $66 million committed towards the cap, and could they be looking to build some space for Jimmy Vesey when he becomes…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Islanders and Coyotes

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: Brayden Schenn and the Flyers have their arbitration hearing set for tomorrow morning. They are $1.19 million apart with their offers. Reports are that Schenn asked for a one-year…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Vesey, Sabres, Avs and Islanders

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and performance bonuses ... Alan Strachan: It was Lou Lamoriello's philosophy to not give out performance bonuses, not the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lamoriello got overruled with Auston Matthews - Lou doesn't shift voluntarily. Alan Strachan:…

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