Mark Easson

21519 Articles

NHL Rumors: Connor McDavid Just Needs to Decide When Contract Extensions Talks Begin

Contract negotiation talks between the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid shouldn't take long once he's ready to start them.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Why Hasn’t the Top Remaining Free Agent, Jack Roslovic, Signed Yet?

We've entered the second week of August and there is a 22-goal scorer, 40 point, unrestricted free agent still available. What gives?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Brady Tkachuk is Committed to the Ottawa Senators

Leaving the Ottawa Senators was never really in the thought process for Brady Tkachuk. He's committed to the city.

Mark Easson

Who has More Trade Value: David Kampf or Calle Jarnkrok?

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf and Calle Jarkrok have been in the rumor mill for a while now. Which one holds more trade value?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Florida Panthers

Carey Price is owed a bonus on September 1st, and could be moved after that. Matthew Tkachuk 50/50 on surgery that would keep him out two/three months.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings, and the Colorado Avalanche

Rasmus Andersson hasn't spoken with the Calgary Flames since he turned down a big trade offer. Pending UFA Martin Necas, and two Avs players who could find themselves traded.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Casey Mittelstadt, and Keith Kindaid

Casey Mittelstadt's name joins a couple of other Boston Bruins players in the rumor mill. Goaltender Keith Kinkaid is still hoping to land a contract for next season.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Russian Players, and Three Teams with Interest in Mason McTavish

Bill Daly on the report of the White House wanting to ban Russian players in 2024. Three team who are interested in Mason McTavish.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Accruing Cap Space for Big Move, and Projecting Jake Walman

Will the Edmonton Oilers accrue enough cap space to make a big move at the trade deadline? Projecting a Jake Walman extension.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bowen Byram, Mason McTavish, and Marco Rossi

It seems unlikely at this point that Bowen Byram and Mason McTavish get traded. The Wild won't give Marco Rossi away for nothing.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Brady Tkachuk, and the Top Remaining RFAs

Brady Tkachuk's dad shoots down any speculation that he's not happy in Ottawa. Notes on the top remaining restricted free agents.

Mark Easson

Teams Like the Secrecy of the Decentralized NHL Draft

Although the vote was closer, the 2026 NHL draft will be decentralized again, with secrecy being one of the main reasons for teams.

Mark Easson