Mark Easson

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Rumors XV: Rangers, Oilers, Flames, Hawks, Kings, Devils and Sharks

On the Rangers ... Rangers have not been offered 9th, 11th or 12th overall pick straight up for Talbot. NYR would have to give up more...— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) June 26, 2015 Should clarify...also possibility that NYR would have to…

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Rumors XIV: Rangers, Jets, Kings, Senators, Williams, and Ward

On the Rangers ... NYR have been offered a 1st rounder for Talbot. Not from Oilers or Flames. Dallas, SJ and Florida still involved. 1st isn't a deal maker.— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 26, 2015 NYR are looking for the…

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Rumors XIII: Lucic, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Oilers and Canucks

On Milan Lucic ... #NHLBruins F Milan Lucic confirms the #Canucks are one of 15 teams he's willing to waive his no-trade clause for. — Dhiren Mahiban (@dcmahiban) June 26, 2015 Lucic says #NHLBruins still have not approached him about…

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Rumors XI: Sens, Oilers, Flames, Jets, Penguins and Leafs

On some available goalies ... Biggest differences between Talbot, Lack, Jones and Lehner might be that he has 2 years left on his deal and he's the youngest, at 23. — John Shannon (@JSportsnet) June 26, 2015 On the Senators…

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Rumors IX: Coyotes, Rangers, Canucks and Sharks

On the Coyotes ... It certainly sounds like Arizona is leaning towards trading the No. 3 overall pick. Multiple teams interested, incl CBJ, WPG and perhaps BOS— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 26, 2015 Most of the teams interested in getting…

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Rumors VIII: Wild, Predators and Stars

Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Things are quiet with the Wild. "We're relatively quiet," Fletcher insisted. "I don't know that we have a bunch going right now nor are we really trying to have much going on. From talking…

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Trade: Senators Trade Lehner and Legwand To Sabres

The Ottawa Senators have traded goalie Robin Lehner and center David Legwand to the Buffalo Sabres for a 2015 1st round pick - 21st overall. The 23-year old Lehner was drafted 46th overall in the second round of the 2009…

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Rumors VII: Bruins, Hamilton Offer Sheet or Trade?

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: It's not sounding like the Bruins and Dougie Hamilton are close on a new deal. The Bruins prefer a two or three-year deal in the $4.5 to $5 million range and Hamilton is thinking Drew Doughty…

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Rumors VI: Kessel, Beleskey, Beauchemin, Okposo and Morrow

Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Brendan Shanahan on Phil Kessel. “There’s lots of interest in him and it’s well- deserved for the way he’s produced over the years (30 to 40 goals when motivated),” said the club president. “He…

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Rumors V: Penguins Top-Six Search, Hurricanes, and Blues

Dave Molinari and Jenn Menendex of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Penguins might try to acquire Jeff Skinner from the Hurricanes in their quest to find a top-six winger. Skinner carries a $5.75 million cap hit through 2018-19 and has…

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Rumors IV: Friedman on Bieksa … Four Offers for Talbot

Chris Nichols on Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 radio on the Canucks and Kevin Bieksa. “Well, there was a bit of confusion today in the sense that it was reported that Bieksa was asked to waive his no-trade.…

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Rumors III: Leafs, Canucks, Oilers, Avs, Islanders and Capitals

TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: A good chance that the Maple Leafs don't trade Phil Kessel.McKenzie: If they can get a good return for any of Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and others, they will do it. Haven't heard Phaneuf's name…

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