Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

William Nylander is okay with in-season extension talks but he doesn't want to hear about it until it's almost done. RFA Tim Berni looking to head back home to Switzerland?

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NHL News: Waivers, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Avs, and Injury Updates

Jets defenseman Ville Heinola fractures his ankle. Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm on the ice again. John Klingberg returns to practice.

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Ottawa Senators, Josh Norris and the Red Flag, and the Need to Get Pinto Signed and Into Camp

Josh Norris has missed 135 games the past two seasons and dealt with a setback earlier in camp. They need to get Shane Pinto signed and into camp.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota Wild, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Minnesota Wild owner already thinking Kirill Kaprizov extension. It makes sense for the Hurricanes to keep Brett Pesce and Brady Skjei.

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NHL Rumors: 2024 NHL Draft, Senators, Olympics, Expansion, and the Coyotes

The NHL looking at Vegas and the Sphere for the 2024 NHL draft. The Senators - Shane Pinto deal is not an easy one. Olympic talks continue.

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NHL News: Kaliyev Suspended, Waivers, Oilers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, and Injury Updates

Arthur Kaliyev suspended for four games. Blue Jackets release Aaron Dell. Players on waivers, and injury updates from around the league.

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How Concerning Is the Ottawa Senators Center Situation Without Josh Norris and Shane Pinto?

The Ottawa Senators have some concerns with their projected No. 2 and No. 3 centers with less than a week to got before the start of the regular season.

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NHL Rumors: Toews, Drysdale, Senators, Hartman, Avalanche, Lightning, and the Canadiens

The Avs could be looking at 5 years for Toews. Potential waiver options for the Avs and Lightning. The Canadiens could carry three goalies.

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NHL Rumors: Could the NHL Expand by Four Teams and Not Two?

If and when the NHL is looking at expansion, could they be thinking four teams and not two? And do they have four cities in mind?

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NHL News: Salary Cap, Waivers, and Injury Updates

Preliminary estimates have the cap between $87 and $88 million next year. The Senators are hopeful John Norris can play Saturday.

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NHL Rumors: On Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Experiment of William Nylander at Center has to Work

The Maple Leafs will give William Nylander a long look at center in camp and into the season as they're limited in options if it doesn't work.

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Edmonton Oilers

Could Logan Couture's days in San Jose be numbered? Could the Edmonton Oilers pull the trigger on a blockbuster?

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