Mark Easson

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Tavares signs extension with Islanders … Bogosian re-signs with Jets

The New York Islanders have signed John Tavares to a 6 year contract extension worth $33 million. Darren Dreger via twitter: Salary breakdown: $4 million in 2012-13, $5  million in 2013-14, $6 million in 2014-15, $6 million in 2015-16, $6…

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Marchand re-signs for 2 years … Myers close on long-term deal … Markov not ready … Irwin and Leafs talking

Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Brad Marchand and Bruins agree to a 2 year deal worth $5 million.  $2 million this year and $3 million next, carrying a  $2.5 million cap hit. Bob McKenzie of TSN: Tyler Myers and the Sabres…

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Kubina and Horton are concussion free … Byfuglien passed breathalyser … Jets invite 4 to camp, Kings invite Hunter … Calgary man interested in Blues

Erik Erendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning defenseman Pavel Kubina has been declared concussion free and is ready for the start of training camp. Kubina wants to see a standard established for headshots and not on a case-by-case basis. "You…

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Free agent and contract updates on Schenn, Bogosian, Doughty, Marchand, Bailey, Turris, Tavares and Myers

Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: A source is saying that Luke Schenn and the Maple Leafs are close, and it “should be done by Friday.” Both sides have been negotiating for weeks. Medicals are schedule for the Leafs on…

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Landsberg talks depression, Belak … Lombardi and Pronger progressing well … KHL and NHL to meet

Michael Landsberg of TSN: A must read "Landsberg: His Depression and his friend, Wade Belak" Jonas Siegel of TSN Radio 1050: Maple Leafs forward Matthew Lombardi scrimmaged with teammates earlier this week. Lombardi missed 80 games last year in Nashville.…

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Twitter notes on Raymond, Kesler, Winchester, Savard, Quick and the NJ Devils

Bob McKenzie via twitter: It's sounding like Canucks Mason Raymond may not be back mid-late November, and Ryan Kesler could be mid-November. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Brad Winchester will be attending Sharks camp on a tryout. Tom Gulitti via twitter:…

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Sharp out 3-4 weeks … Bogosian without contract but with teammates … Byfuglien getting charged … Wings could make splash next summer

Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp underwent an emergency appendectomy last night and will be recovering for 3 to 4 weeks. If recovery takes the full 4 weeks, he could miss the season opener. Ted Wyman…

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The New Jersey Devils on the verge of bankruptcy … not so fast

Josh Kosman of the NY Post: The Post is saying that the Devils are in financial trouble: "The attendance-challenged, heavily indebted team missed its Sept. 1 loan payment, giving its lenders a breakaway chance to push the team into bankruptcy,…

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Galimov passes away … Drew Doughty contract update … The Penguins lineup could look like … Huberdeau trying to make Panthers

Pavel Lysenkov via twitter: Alexander Galimov, the lone player survivor from Lokomotiv, passed away in hospital last night. Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Drew Doughty didn't attend the teams Hockey Fest yesterday. GM Dean Lombardi will meet with Tim…

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Kane anxious for season … Bruins seeing what Marchand’s trade value is … Krejci and Bruins talking extension … Canucks have top 6 spot open

Toni Ginnetti of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane still has his cast on his left wrist, but is sure he'll be ready for the season opener. ‘‘It’s been a long time, and I’m anxious to start the season,’’…

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Lokomotiv suspends operations for year … 6 prominent RFAs remain … Selanne decision may not come this week … Pronger and Kesler may not be ready start of season

Slava Malamud via twitter: The team president, regional government and sponsors have decided that Lokomotiv won't play this year. "Inability to assemble a competitive team (with not only players, but "chemistry" and a game plan) on a short notice cited…

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Doughty rejects $61.2 million … Nothing new on Marchand talks … Parise and Devils will work on long term deal … Tavares commited to Islanders

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Kings defenseman Drew Doughty rejected multiple offers including a 9 year, $61.2 million contract. The $6.8 million salary cap hit would have been the same as Anze Kopitar. Dennis Bernstein via twiter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi…

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