Mark Easson

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Rumors I: Blue Jackets, Jets and Flyers

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets 2012 2nd round pick Oscar Dansk is heading to over to Sweden and will sign with Rogle for next season. "We wanted to make sure he gets to a place where he…

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Rumors IV: Bruins, Sabres, Flyers, Blues, Sharks and Leafs

Mike Giardi of CSNNE: Source saying that Charlie Jacobs and Harry Sinden wanted Jeff Gorton as the Bruins next GM over Don Sweeney. Has been reported that the Rangers wouldn't allow teams to speak with Gorton while they were still…

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Rumors III: Offseason Priorities For The Bruins

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: To-do list for Bruins GM Don Sweeney. 1. Sign Dougie Hamilton before July 1st - the Oilers or Sabres are two teams that could offer sheet Hamilton.2. Make a decision on Milan Lucic - need to…

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Rumors II: Cap, Phaneuf, Oilers, Sharks, Wings and Perry-Oilers Trade

USA Today: Gary Bettman said that he expects the salary cap to be around $71 million next season, depending on the fluctuations of the Canadian dollar. Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Mike Babcock said yesterday that he was on…

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Rumors I: Sabres Coaching Candidates And Looking To Move No. 21

ESPN: Craig Custance reported yesterday that the Penguins have given permission to the Sabres to speak with Dan Bylsma. John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres will be talking to Bylsma, but GM Tim Murray wouldn't confirm that they…

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Videos: Press Conferences – Babcock, McLellan and Sweeney

Mike Babcock Press Conference - May 21, 2015 Todd McLellan Press Conference Opening Statements - Charlie Jacobs, Cam Neely and Don Sweeney Don Sweeney Introduced Part I Don Sweeney Introduced Part II

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Rumors IV: Crowded Crease in Ottawa and Talking to RFAs

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources saying the Sabres, Oilers and Sharks called the Senators about Robin Lehner before the Senators locked up Andrew Hammond for three years. Some teams may be more interested in Craig Anderson, who doesn't…

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Rumors III: Babcock Fallout with Leafs and Sabres

Shawn Stepner: League sources saying the Sabres thought they had a deal in principle with Mike Babcock two days ago. Was around the same term and money as the Leafs, might have even been nine years. Tim Graham: The Sabres…

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Rumors and Video: Coaching – Wings, Sharks, Devils and Avs

Red Wings GM Ken Holland's media availability after Mike Babcock signed with the Maple Leafs. Ansar Khan of MLive: Jeff Blashill will likely be the next head coach of the Red Wings. GM Ken Holland said his search will start…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Avs, Sharks, Rychel, Jagr, Toffoli and Capitals

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Bruins may not be able sign Zane McIntrye until July 1st, though it is expected to get done. He could test free agency if he wanted too.The Avalanche will be looking for a defensive partner…

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Rumors IV: Babcock Leaving Detroit for Toronto

2:10 PM: Elliotte Friedman: "To reset: Babcock to TOR. Eight-year deal, but there may be an "out" after five. Full value is approx $50M, but front loaded because of the out, could be as high as $8M. Will have power…

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Rumors III: Coaching part II: Wings, Leafs, Sabres, Bruins and Blues

Darren Dreger: The Maple Leafs and Sabres are in a bidding war for Mike Babcock. No decision has been made yet. Hearing that the Red Wings final offer was for five-years at $4 million per season. Babcock could embrace the…

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