Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors II: Senators – Anderson, Ryan, MacArthur and Methot

 Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators confirmed that they have had talks with Craig Anderson about an extension. He's entering the final year of his deal and they'd like to retain him, even with the re-signing of Robin…

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NHL Rumors I: Subban and Del Zotto

Sean Fitz-Gerald: P.K. Subban on TSN Radio: "I let my agent take care of that ... in terms of a negotiation, this is business." Ken Campbell: (10:58 last night) Don't believe everything that you read about P.K. Subban and the Canadiens.…

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NHL Rumors I: Subban and Del Zotto

Sean Fitz-Gerald: P.K. Subban on TSN Radio: "I let my agent take care of that ... in terms of a negotiation, this is business." Ken Campbell: (10:58 last night) Don't believe everything that you read about P.K. Subban and the Canadiens.…

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Morning Hits: Rohloff Lawsuit, Mason, Flyers HoF and S. Thornton

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: Former Bruins defenseman Jon Rohloff has filed a concussion lawsuit against the league. He filed on Tuesday in Minnesota that he suffered “multiple head traumas during his NHL career that were improperly diagnosed and…

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NHL Video: Canadiens Offering Subban Eight-Years?

Chris Johnston of SportsNet: The Canadiens have offered P.K. Subban a long-term deal before tomorrow mornings arbitration hearing. “It’s very likely still that P.K. Subban is going to agree to a long-term deal before this goes to an arbitrator,” Johnston…

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NHL News: Senators Re-sign Lehner … Penguins Re-sign Spaling

Ottawa Senators: The Senators re-signed goaltender Robin Lehner to three-year, $6.675 million contract. The deal carries a $2.225 million salary cap hit, with a salary breakdown of: $1.5 million, $2.025 million and $3.15 million. Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have avoided…

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NHL Rumors IV: Jets, Bissonnette, Halpern and the Canucks

Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets and Michael Frolik had discussed a five-year contract before settling for a one-year. $3.3 million deal on Tuesday. Neither side would say what held a long-term deal up, but can guarantee…

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NHL Rumors III: NJ – Brodeur, Carter and Gelinas … CHI and Hayes Unlikely

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello and Martin Brodeur have a "mutual understanding" that it's best for both sides that he play elsewhere next season. “I think Marty and I have come to an agreement that is…

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NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs – Gardiner, Franson, Nonis and Shanahan

Kevin McGran: Jake Gardiner said that the Maple Leafs offered a bridge deal and the five year deal he ended up signing. It was his choice. Hope Smoke: Doug MacLean: "You still need a Franson to log some mins. Yeah they…

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NHL Rumors I: Subban and Canadiens Nearing Arbitration

David Pagnotta: Talks between the Canadiens and P.K. Subban are ongoing, but Pagnotta doesn't think they'll go to arbitration. Both sides are wanting to do a long-term deal, just a matter of figuring out the money. Despite the numbers that…

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NHL News: Spaling, Green, Gardiner, King and Halischuk

Ken Campbell: Nick Spaling filed for $2.85 million, with the Penguins submitting $1.65 million. Tom Gulitti: The Devils signed Andy Green to a five year, $25 million contract extension, $5 million in each season. Stephen Whyno: Jake Gardiner salary breakdown:…

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NHL Rumors III: P.K. on Arbitration and Toronto … Wild on Nino and Kuemper

Ken Campbell: P.K. Subban asked for $8.5 million in arbitration, with the Canadiens filing for $5.25 million. Sean Fitz-Gerald of the National Post: P.K. Subban on if he's ever considered playing in his hometown of Toronto. "Um, I’d be wrong…

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