Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, and the New York Rangers

The LA Kings confident they can get Gavrikov re-signed. Hurricanes and Taylor Hall working on an extension. Rangers RFAs and trade options.

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NHL Injuries: Canes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Devils, Islanders, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Lightning, and Knights

Andrei Svechnikov didn't practice. Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Siegenthaler done for the year. Brady Tkachuk tweaked his hip.

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NHL Rumors: Mikko Rantanen’s Four-Team Preferred List

Mikko Rantanen said there wasn't any list when he was traded to the Carolina, but there eventually may have been a list.

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, New York Islanders, and the Seattle Kraken

The Hurricanes want to get Alexander Nikishin to the NHL ASAP. Retool over Rebuild for the Islanders. The Kraken will have some cap space to work with.

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Stars, Canadiens, Penguins, Maple Leafs, and Canucks

Roope Hintz could return on Sunday. Joel Armia has a hand injury. Chris Tanev close. Quinn Hughes returned last night.

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NHL Rumors: Mikko Rantanen’s Agent Said Rod Brind’Amour Was Misinformed

Rob Brind'Amour said that Mikko Rantanen told them he wasn't going to sign with them right away; his agent doesn't agree.

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NHL Rumors: Fabian Zetterlund, Brandt Clark, and Evander Kane

Did Fabian Zetterlund's counter lead to the trade? The Kings weren't interested in trading Brandt Clark. One team considered Evander Kane.

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Sharks, Canucks, Caps and Jets

Andrei Svechnikov out last night with an undisclosed injury. Adam Fox skates in a no-contact jersey. Quinn Hughes could return tonight.

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NHL Rumors: Is Mitch Marner Leaning to Testing the Open Market on July 1st?

Toronto Maple Leafs GM wouldn't comment on the Mitch Marner contract or business side of things. He's likely to test the market.

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NHL Rumors: The Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins Will Have Flexibility and Options

The Nashville Predators have a lot of flexibility and a path in pencil. The Pittsburgh Penguins are loaded with draft picks, which creates some options.

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Trade Deadline Fallout: Utah Hockey Club, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the St. Louis Blues

Utah Hockey Club and St. Louis Blues GMs on the trade deadline. The Columbus Blue Jackets were interested in trading Ivan Provorov.

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Trade Deadline Fallout: Will the Deadline Impact Mitch Marner’s Contract Negotiation?

Will the deadline affect the potential contract negotiations this upcoming summer in a way that maybe Mitch Marner is going to start looking elsewhere?

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