Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Oilers, Wild, Wings, Blackhawks and Ducks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Coyotes will aggressively pursue a defenseman through trade or free agency. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Oilers should go all in and try to trade…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Avalanche and Islanders

On the LA Kings ... Eric Duhatschek: (when asked about the Flames) From Duhatschek's understanding, John Stevens will be staying with the Kings. It's a good fit for him there. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Won't be a…

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NHL Rumors: On the Dallas Stars

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars have eight unrestricted free agents this offseason. Alex Goligoski - could cost them five years or more at $5 million plus a season. Kris Russell -…

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NHL Rumors: On P.K. Subban and the Montreal Canadiens

On P.K. Subban and the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690 on Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson saying he'd be surprised if P.K. Subban was traded and if it's the right thing to…

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and Edmonton Oilers

On the Nashville Predators ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what the offseason focus for Predators GM David Poile should be. 1. Sign Filip Forsberg to a long-term contract extension - A bridge deal now may end up costing…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Islanders and Coyotes

On the Washington Capitals ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Capitals need to re-sign pending restricted free agent Marcus Johansson, but only if they can do it at a reasonable rate. Mike Richards and Jason Chimera should not be brought…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Canucks, Ducks and Red Wings

On the Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers ... Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Dale Tallon stepped aside as the Panthers GM, but he'll be staying with Florida and won't be heading to Vancouver. “There have been lots of rumours about the…

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05/12/2016

Eastern Conference – Cap Situation and Free Agents Atlantic Division | Metropolitan Division Western Conference  – Cap Situation and Free Agents Central Division | Pacific Division Other Lists Top 5 Worst Trades at the 2016 Trade Deadline Top 10 2016…

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Winnipeg Jets: Cap Situation and Free Agents

2016-17 Cap Situation Roster Size: 18 Standard Player Contracts: 29 Projected Cap Hit: $51,690,000 Projected Cap Space:  $22,310,000 Estimated Salary Expenditure:  $52,150,000 2016 Unrestricted Free Agents Grant Clitsome (31), Matt Halischuk (27), Patrice Cormier (25), Andrew MacWilliam (26), Thomas Raffl…

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St. Louis Blues: Cap Situation and Free Agents

2016-17 Cap Situation Roster Size: 18 Standard Player Contracts: 25 Projected Cap Hit: $59,252,084 Projected Cap Space:  $14,747,916 Estimated Salary Expenditure:  $61,762,500 2016 Unrestricted Free Agents David Backes (32), Troy Brouwer (30), Steve Ott (33), Kyle Brodziak (31), Scottie Upshall…

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Nashville Predators: Cap Situation and Free Agents

2016-17 Cap Situation Roster Size: 18 Standard Player Contracts: 33 Projected Cap Hit: $58,701,310 Projected Cap Space:  $15,298,690 Estimated Salary Expenditure:  $64,640,000 2016 Unrestricted Free Agents Paul Gaustad (34), Carter Hutton (30), Corey Potter (32), Patrick Mullen (30), Jamie Devane…

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Pacific Division: Teams Salary Cap and Free Agents

The season is finished for most teams. Organizational meetings and exit interviews have taken place. The eliminated teams have an eye on the 2016 draft and free agency to improve their roster for next season. The salary cap for next season…

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