Mark Easson

20857 Articles

Shea Weber gets big arbitration award … Patrick Sharp signs extension with Blackhawks

Tim Wharnsby via twitter: Shea Weber was awarded $7.5 million in salary arbitration. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Patrick Sharp signed a 5 year contract extension with a cap it of $5.9 million ($29.5 million total).

Mark Easson

Weber-Preds arbitration hearing done … Could it have created a rift between the 2 sides?

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: It's believed that Shea Weber's side asked for a 1 year deal worth $8.5 million in their arbitration hearing yesterday morning. The Predators countered with $4.75 million. The Predators likely figured Weber's would ask for…

Mark Easson

Kesler out 10-12 weeks … Neuvirth isn’t concerned with Vokoun … Hudler on a short leash … Islanders and Blues franchise notes

Ian Walker of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks forward Ryan Kesler had hip labral surgery on July 25th and will be out 10-12 weeks. It is likely that he'll miss the start of the regular season. Kesler suffered the injury during…

Mark Easson

Weber hearing .. Nassau County votes no … Nabokov to report … Devils notes … Savard talks concussion

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Shea Weber's arbitration is set for 8:00 am (9:00 am EST) this morning as a deal wasn't struck last night. Both sides aren't allowed to speak to reporters after the hearing briefs were filed. Weber…

Mark Easson

Allen’s 10 early projections … Nassau vote today, Kansas City and NJ Nets owner could be paying attention … Weber’s hearing tomorrow

Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen offers 10 early projections for the upcoming season. 1. Jeff Carter and Rick Nash will score more than 75 combined goals this season. 2. Predicts the Oilers will be an "elite Pittsburgh Penguins-style…

Mark Easson

Khabibulin doesn’t have to wear pink underwear … Hints on Modano … Canucks could make moves … Savard doubtful for this year

Edmonton Journal: Nikolai Khabibulin arrived at jail yesterday for his 15 day stay. Officials have said he won't have to wear the "black and white stripped uniform and pink underwear" during his stay at the tent city jail. Jeff Miller…

Mark Easson

Kings file grievance of Fraser … Devils re-sign Parise … Doughty update … NHL gets offer for Stars … Zherdev likes Jets

Dan Tencer via twitter: The LA Kings have filed a grievance over the health issues of Colin Fraser, who was acquired from the Oilers for Ryan Smyth. Mark Everson of the NY Post: The NJ Devils and Zach Parise avoided…

Mark Easson

Savard still has headaches … Parise update … Isles fallout after Rolston trade involving Yashin, Comeau and Komisarek

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins center Marc Savard is still complaining of headaches according to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli. Unless things turnaround soon, it doesn't look like he'll be at training camp. Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record:…

Mark Easson

Devils trade Brian Rolston to the Islanders for Trent Hunter

The New Jersey Devils have sent forward Brian Rolston to the New York Islanders for forward Trent Hunter. Brian Rolston had to waive his no-trade clause for the deal to go through. He has a cap hit of $5,062,500 in…

Mark Easson

LA Kings videos on Mike Richards, Drew Doughty, Brad Richards, Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams

A series of videos from Mike Richards and LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi. Mike Richards talks to the media: GM Dean Lombardi on Drew Doughty: Lombardi talks about Brad Richards and bringing in other big name free agents: Lombardi talks…

Mark Easson

Shea Weber update … Emery gets tryout from ‘Hawks … Khabibulin heading to ‘Tent City’ … Some remaining UFAs

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Shea Weber and the Predators have their arbitration hearing on August 2nd if a deal can't get done before. “It would be way better for the player and the team to negotiate a contract,” Predators…

Mark Easson

Lamoriello will everything he can to re-sign Parise … Callahan-Rangers hope to get deal done … Gauthier cautious with Gorges … Isles-Yashin still talking

Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: “We’ll do everything we can,” Lou Lamoriello said in regards to re-signing Zach Parise before his August 3rd arbitration hearing. “That’s the total focus right now,” Lamoriello said. Lamoriello is also still talking with…

Mark Easson