Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors I: Stamkos, Subban, Demers, Schwartz, Eriksson and Johnson

Erik Erlendsson: Price range for Lightning's Steven Stamkos' next contract is now set after Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane signed their eight year, $84 million contracts. HabsLinks: Bob McKenzie said on TSN 690 radio that P.K. Subban's salary cap hit…

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NHL News: Salary Arbitration Dates and Free Agent Signings

NHLPA: Salary Arbitratoin Dates PLAYER ELECTED FILINGS Arizona Coyotes - Brandon McMillan - July 29, 2014 Boston Bruins - Matt Bartkowski - July 30, 2014 Calgary Flames - Joe Colborne - August 1, 2014 Dallas Stars - Cameron Gaunce -…

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NHL News: Devils Sign Schneider To Seven Year Contract

Renaud Lavoie: The New Jersey Devils have signed Cory Schneider to a seven year deal worth $42 million, a $6 million salary cap hit. Rich Chere: Cory Schneider: "I tend to be a loyal guy. I don't have any interest…

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NHL News: Toews and Kane Get Eight Year Extensions

The Chicago Blackhawks sign Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane to eight-year contract extensions worth $84 million. Darren Dreger: Toews and Kane will each come with an annual salary cap hit of $10.5 million. Chicago Blackhawks: Jonathan Toews: I could not…

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NHL Injuries: Crosby, Hertl and Wilson

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins Sidney Crosby will have arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist in the next few days after therapy on it could not fix the problem. Source said that Crosby "did play with a terrible wrist"…

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NHL Rumors III: Trade Candidates, Wings, Green, Brodeur, Hayes and Pokka

Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top centers that are rumored to be on the trade block: 1. Vincent Lecavalier 2. Ryan Johansen - there is the unlikely scenario that due to the stalled contract talks that teams may call to see…

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NHL Rumors II: Kane, Bruins, Shinkaruk and Frattin-D’Amigo Trade Conditions

Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Jets Evander Kane on Vancouver's Team 1040 radio yesterday. Matt Sekeres: Evander, do you want to play for the Winnipeg Jets anymore? Kane: Well, I think I’m a Winnipeg Jet right now and there’s…

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NHL Rumors I: Blackhawks, Subban, Erixon, Kings and Boyle

Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Contract talks between the Blackhawks, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane continue. "The talks are and have been going for a little while, and, yes, the Hawks are making it a priority," Brisson wrote in an…

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NHL News: Signings by Sharks, Blues, Senators, Jackets and Panthers

Kevin Kurz: The Sharks have signed Tommy Wingels to a three-year, $7.4 million contract. Carries a $2.47 million salary cap hit. David Pollak: The Sharks sign James Sheppard to a one-year, $1.3 million contract. Lou Korac: The Blues have signed…

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NHL Rumors III: Predators Options and Petry Could Still Be Traded

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: With the loss of Mike Fisher extending into the early part of next season, it creates a hole down the middle for the Predators. They have Olli Jokinen and their youngsters (Calle Jarnkrok, Colin Wilson…

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NHL Rumors II: Dmen Options for Red Wings, McCann and the Islanders

Ansar Khan of MLive: After the Capitals signed Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik at the start of free agency, it appears that Mike Green's days in Washington could be numbered. The Red Wings are looking for a right-handed, power play…

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NHL Rumors I: Bruins, Blackhawks, Devils, Oilers and Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Lee Stempniak and Peter Mueller could be free agent options for the Bruins. They likely won't be considering Dany Heatley. "I think a guy that's interesting is Lee Stempniak," said Haggerty. "Probably one of the favorites…

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