Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and the Buffalo Sabres

The Canadiens going over options for goaltending Casey DeSmith. Alexis Lafreniere on his contract, and the Sabres have too many defensemen.

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals Searching for a Top-Six Scoring Winger

Teams inquired about Tom Wilson but the Capitals didn't want to go down that road. They're still searching for a scoring top-six winger.

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NHL News: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Montreal Canadiens

The Hurricanes aren't letting Andrei Svechnikov get ahead of schedule. Canadiens Paul Byron to retire before the start of the season.

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NHL Trade: The Montreal Canadiens Trade Jeff Petry to the Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired defenseman Jeff Petry from the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional 2025 fourth round pick.

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks Short-Term and Long-Term Salary Cap Questions.

The Vancouver Canucks are over the salary cap ceiling and will need to move some money out. An Elias Pettersson extension could cost $10 million-plus.

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, and the Florida Panthers

The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers have little salary cap room left to work with. No luck so far for the Caps on the trade front.

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NHL News: David Krejci Retires, and Rodion Amirov Passes Away

David Krejci retires from the NHL after 15 NHL seasons. Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov passes away.

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Top 50 NHL Prospects Heading into the 2023-24 Season

Two top 50 NHL prospects lists heading into the 2023-24 season - the NHL Network and Scott Wheeler of The Athletic.

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NHL Rumors: The Tomas Tatar, Pittsburgh Penguins Speculation

Tomas Tatar is looking for a guaranteed contract somewhere. The Penguins are interested but it may have a be a PTO as they currently don't have the room.

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NHL Rumors and Injuries: Vancouver Canucks – Pearson, Poolman, an Abundance of Wingers and Needing to get Cap Compliant

The Canucks are not cap compliant yet. Poolman is a LTIR candidate but Pearson could be ready to play. They have too many wingers. What will give?

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NHL Rumors: Term May Dictate How High The Vancouver Canucks Would Go With Elias Pettersson

Depending on if Elias Pettersson is wanting to sign for three-four year or seven-eight years, could determine if the Canucks offer below or above $10 million.

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames will need to come up to get Elias Lindholm signed. The New York Islanders could look to move Ross Johnston.

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