Mark Easson

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Rumors I: Rangers – Nash, Talbot, McIlrath, St. Louis, Hagelin and more

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash only made an impact in two of their seven games against the Lightning, which is not good enough. Brooks asks this question: What does a team do when its leading goal-scorer…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Leafs, Senators and the Goalie Market

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Scouting sources are convinced the Coyotes will draft Dylan Strome. The Leafs will then have to decide on whether to draft Mitch Marner or Noah Hanifin. “The Leafs need a defence going forward,” said…

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Rumors I: Ducks, Rangers and Red Wings

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Ducks. 1. A long-term deal for Ryan Kesler - Kesler has a year left at $5 million, and his next deal won't be as cap friendly. He'll be 31-years old when his…

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Rumors II: Byfuglien, Kings and Beagle

Ken Wiebe of Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun: Wiebe and Wyman look at what the Jets should do with Dustin Byfuglien - sign to an extension, playout next season and risk losing for nothing or to trade this offseason.Wiebe…

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Rumors I: Avalanche, Housley, Kalinin and Enroth

Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: It's hard to see the Avs passing on defensemen Ivan Provorov or Zach Werenski if they are available at No. 10 at next months draft, but those at Eurolanche are saying they are high…

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Rumors III: Leafs, Wings, Sabres, Sharks and Devils

John Hoven: Sources saying the Maple Leafs haven't had another interview with Michael Futa in the past few days. Nothing new to report this week. Michael Augello: Most reports saying the Leafs have talked to Futa twice already. Shanahan may…

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Rumors II: Flyers, Wild, Oilers, Hawks, Habs, Wings and Devils

Tom Dougherty of CSN Philly: (mailbag) How will the Flyers address their scoring issues this offseason? With their current cap situation, it will be hard to Flyers GM Ron Hextall to bring in the scoring forward they need. Hextall wants…

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Rumors I: Radulov, Horcoff, Ehrhoff, Canucks and Penguins

Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: A Russian website, Champion.at, posted a report that Alexander Radulov's agent said that not only is he eligible to return to the NHL after next season, he's already been contracted by Avs coach Patrick…

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News: Penguins Asked for Compensation From Sabres, But Not Devils

Bob McKenzie: The Penguins will get a 2016 3rd round pick from the Sabres as compensation for hiring Dan Bylsma. The pick was originally the Islanders, but due to the condition attached to it, the Penguins may end up with…

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Videos: Bylsma and DeBoer’s Press Conferences

The Buffalo Sabres named Dan Bylsma their next head coach. His press conference from yesterday. The San Jose Sharks named Pete DeBoer their next head coach. His press conference from yesterday.

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Rumors II: Stars, Blackhawks and Babcock’s 10-Year Offers

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The biggest issue for the Stars this offseason will be figuring out what to do about their goalie situation. Kari Lethonen has three-years left at a $5.9 million cap hit. Would the Stars…

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Rumors I: Wings, Canucks, Stars, Canadiens and Oilers

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland will meet with Jeff Blashill later this week. Currently Blashill is the only candidate for the Red Wings. "I've had some people reach out to me," Holland…

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