Mark Easson

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NHL Free Agency: Top 50 2025 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted

The 2025 NHL unrestricted free agent class is headlined by a handful of star players but is considered thinner than recent years, with a noticeable drop-off in talent after the top names.

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the New York Islanders

Do the Vancouver Canucks look to move a goaltender? It would be a 'shock' if the New York Islanders didn't make the first-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and the St. Louis Blues

The Carolina Hurricanes plan on spending close to the salary cap. The St. Louis Blues have some cap space to work with, but Sam Bennett may cost too much.

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the New Jersey Devils

Luke Hughes is a top priority for the New Jersey Devils, but they have some other free agents as well that need new contracts. The Buffalo Sabres need to add at least one defenseman.

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NHL Rumors: What Brock Nelson’s Extension Means for John Tavares?

What does Brock Nelson's three-year, $7.5 million cap hit deal with the Colorado Avalanche mean for Toronto Maple Leafs pending UFA John Tavares.

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NHL Rumors: Could Jason Robertson be on the Block? Mitch Marner his Replacement?

The Dallas Stars could look to trade Jason Robertson to recoup some assets? Would they then consider Mitch Marner as replacement?

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NHL Rumors: Ekblad, Panthers, Stars, and Vancouver Canucks Trade Targets

Aaron Ekblad wants to remain with the Florida Panthers but could he become a Dallas Stars option? Potential Vancouver Canucks trade targets.

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NHL Rumors: Corey Perry, and John Tavares

The 40-year-old Corey Perry plans on playing another season, and does John Tavares take a longer-term deal at less money?

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NHL News: Bruins, Rangers, Canucks, and Blue Jackets

The Boston Bruins hire Marco Sturm as their next head coach. The Rangers and Canucks add to their coaching staff. Sean Monahan wins the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

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NHL Rumors: Does Morgan Rielly Have a Future in Toronto? Would he be a Fit in Vancouver?

Everyone knows there will be some changes with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but will it involve Morgan Rielly? Would the Vancouver Canucks be interested?

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NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner Has a List, and the Top 20 NHL Trade Targets

Mitch Marner could have a list of seven or eight teams. Top list of players who could be dealt for cap reasons, or that they need a change of scenery.

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Winnipeg Jets

Are there only two potential landing spots for pending UFA Sam Bennett? No guarantee with Jonathan Toews, a blue line upgrade isn't easy, and is JJ Peterka a Nikolaj Ehlers replacement?

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