Mark Easson

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Niedermayer to KHL, Sykora Signs

Rob Niedermayer is still without a NHL contract, so he might be heading to the KHL on a 1 year deal. I'm not sure when the KHL season ends, but if it's around the NHL trade deadline (or date in…

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The Preds Tabled an Offer for Kessel

The Nashville Predators have reportedly put forth an offer to the Boston Bruins for Phil Kessel. According to NESN.com, the Preds have offered a 1st round pick, the rights to Alexander Radulov, and a top defensive prospect. It's hard to…

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Theo Fleury Starts his Comeback Tonight

Theo Fleury will make his pre-season debut for the Calgary Flames tonight. The 41 year old Fleury has been sober for 4 years, and will not face any sanctions by the NHL for his past substance abuse issues. I am…

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Kessel and the Coyotes Situation

It sounds like the Phil Kessel trade rumors could come to end by next week. October 1st is a key date, as each team much be under the salary cap by then. The Bruins are supposedly around $1.7 under the…

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Atlantic Division Player Movement

NEW JERSEY DEVILS Players In Players Out Gerald Coleman, GFA  Barry Tallackson, RWFA - StL  Jeff Lerg, GFA  Jon DiSalvatore, RWFA - Min  Rob Davison, DFA - Van  Brian Gionta, RWFA - Mtl  Kyle Kucharski, CFA  John Madden, CFA - Chi  Jeff Prough, FFA  Michael Rupp, LW/CFA - Pit  Cory…

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Kessel Rumor Update

The Boston Globe reported that the Leafs have offered 2 1st round picks and a 2nd rounder for the Keseel and a 3rd rounder. Prior mention of a similar deal did not include the 3rd round pick coming Toronto's way.…

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Kessel’s Agent Adds Fuel to the Fire

The Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs rumors were kicked up a notch yesterday as Kessel's agent, Wade Arnott, was seen chatting it up with assistant GM, Dave Nonis, at the Leafs practice facility. The Leafs appear to be the…

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Panthers looking to Dennis Seidenberg

The Florida Panthers are close to signing free agent defenceman Dennis Seidenberg. The 1 year deal could be finalized today. Seidenberg recorded 5 goals and 30 points in 70 games for the Carolina Hurricanes last season. He averaged over 22 minutes…

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News from the Capitals Camp

Washington Capitals winger, Tomas Fleischmann, will miss the start of the season as he's out indefinitely with a blood clot in his leg. Fleischmann was tabbed a top 6 forward for the Caps heading in to camp, after potting 19…

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The Southeast Division Player Movement

The Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes should battle for the top seed in the Southeast Division. There wasn't really any big name signings for this division. Alex Tanguay signed a 1 year deal the lightning, and the Thrashers brought…

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Heatley Finally Moved to San Jose

One dragged out story is now done, only one to go (the Coyotes). The Ottawa Senators where finally able to move Dany Heatley to the San Jose Sharks. The Sens sent Heatley and a 5th round pick to the Sharks…

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Luongo Locked up for 12 years

So it looks like Roberto Luongo might eventually join Marion Hossa and Chris Pronger in having their contracts investigated by the NHL. The 30 year old Luongo has just inked a 12 year contract extension worth $64 milllion. The deal…

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