Mark Easson

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Rumors III: Doan, Talbot, Elias, Grigorenko, Staal, Ward and Kessel

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: There was a brief conversation between the Rangers and Coyotes about Shane Doan after the two teams made the Keith Yandle trade. It didn't last long, but Brook wonders if it could discuss again…

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Rumors and Video: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Wings, Nelson and Ducks

Elliotte Friedman: The Avalanche are willing to listen to offers on forward Ryan O'Reilly. There is no guarantee that he's trade by the draft, or even at all, but the Avs will look at their options. He'll be a UFA…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Avs, Canadiens, Predators and Flyers

Murray Pam: It appears that the Oilers may be willing to trade their No. 16 overall pick in the draft to the Rangers if they willing to move Cam Talbot. Murray Pam: The Oilers are willing to move Nail Yakupov. Mike…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Predators, Flyers and Red Wings

Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes need to re-sign or trade Eric Staal and Cam Ward. Both of their contracts expire at the end of next season. If the Hurricanes trade Eric, his brother Jordan may…

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Rumors I: Sabres, Oilers, Senators and Coyotes

Paul Hamilton of WGR 550: Sabres GM Tim Murray said on WGR 550 that they are still deciding on whether to buy out Cody Hodgson or not. Hodgson is over in Sweden working on his skating. Murray said he needs to improve…

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Some Offer Sheet Rules From The CBA

There has been a lot more talk of offer sheets this year than in the past. Several teams that are in a bit of cap crunch have pending restricted free agents that might interest some teams that have the cap…

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Rumors IV: Penguins – Offer Sheets, Buyout, Trades and Free Agents

Josh Yohe of DK On Pittsburgh Sports: Blackhawks pending RFA Brandon Saad is from Pittsburgh. Would the Penguins try to sign him to an offer sheet? Penguins GM Jim Rutherford can't comment on Saad or any other RFAs because of…

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Rumors III: Canucks – Free Agents, Trade Options and the Draft

Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks have 17 players under contract for next season at about $66 million. If the five percent escalator is used, the cap ceiling could be round $71 million. The Canucks need to clear…

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Rumors and Video: Coyotes, Oates, Klingberg, Heatly and Bruins

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The budget for the Coyotes next year won't change because of their potential legal battle with the City of Glendale over their lease. "That is not an excuse," President, CEO and co-owner Anthony LeBlanc…

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Rumors I: Blues, Jets and Flyers

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong has informed pending UFA defenseman Barret Jackman that they won't be re-signing him before July 1st. Both sides admitted there could be a small chance he returns next…

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Rumors III: Richards, Hamilton, Malkin, Sharks and Flyers

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings are once again talking to teams about Mike Richards, though at this point, nothing is imminent. The Kings would love to move Richards and his $5.75 million cap hit for the next five years.…

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Rumors II: Stars – Goalie Situation and UFA Defensemen Targets

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Jim Nill said that he's not "shopping" goaltender Kari Lehtonen, but added that he's studying their goaltending situation. Reports came out this week that Jussi Rynnas was considering moving to the…

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