Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Marco Rossi and Kirill Kaprizov

Will Marco Rossi's future be with the Minnesota Wild, and Kirill Kaprizov said "It should be all good" with regards to an extension.

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NHL News and Injuries: Draft Lottery, Calder Finalists, Kings, Hurricanes, Stars, Sens, Leafs, and Caps

The New York Islanders win the 2025 NHL draft lottery. Calder Cup Finalists are ... Anthony Stolarz eventually leaves after a hit to the head.

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, and the Colorado Avalanche

John Tortorella is not expected to join the Rangers, Rutherford comments again on Quinn Hughes, and should the Avalanche consider David Carle?

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NHL Free Agency: List of Pending Unrestricted Free Agent Goaltenders

The 2025 NHL free agent goalie class is notably thin. There are few options for teams seeking a true starter or even a reliable tandem partner.

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Jon Cooper, Isaac Howard, and Ryan McDonagh

GM Julien BriseBois and coach Jon Cooper on his contract situation. It's unlikely that the Tampa Bay Lightning will sign prospect Isaac Howard.

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NHL Injuries: Stars, Panthers, Wild, Devils, and the Jets

Miro Heiskanen, Jason Robertson could return in round 2. Josh Morrissey left in the first period last night with an undisclosed injury.

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2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Schedule and Results

The first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs is underway. Results and remaining schedule can be found here.

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NHL Free Agency: List of Pending Unrestricted Free Agent Defensemen

The 2025 NHL free agent defenseman class is highlighted by Aaron Ekblad (Panthers), a top-pairing right-shot defenseman with offensive upside and physicality. His injury history and recent discipline (20-game suspension) may raise minor concerns for some. Ivan Provorov (Blue Jackets) offers durability…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Offer Sheets, Getting Bigger, Goaltending, Karlsson and Graves

Would the Pittsburgh Penguins consider offer sheeting a defenseman? The Penguins will be looking to get bigger and more physical for next year.

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NHL Rumors: Did Dysfunction and Vision Cause Rick Tocchet to Leave and Not the Flyers Opening?

Speculation has linked the Flyers and Rick Tocchet, but it may not be the reason he left he Canucks. Tocchet may have a different vision than the dysfunctional Canucks.

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NHL Free Agency: List of Pending Unrestricted Free Agent Forwards

The 2025 NHL free agent forward class is headlined by high-profile names, though top-end depth is limited compared to previous years.

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NHL Rumors: The Coaching Carousel

Could Jon Cooper end up in Utah after next season? The Anaheim Ducks are conducting interviews, and the remaining coaching carousel.

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