Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: The Ottawa Senators Aren’t Rushing A Linus Ullmark Extension

LeBrun on an Ullmark extension: "They don't want to pressure Ullmark because they want him to feel at ease in his new surroundings and his new market."

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NHL Rumors: Could Preseason Be Reduced As Early As Next Season?

LeBrun: NHL has outgrown needing eight preseason, a maximum of eight, some teams per preseason. I've talked to a couple of governors that agree with me yesterday.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Islanders

The Toronto Maple Leafs will need to move some salary out. Brock Nelson is okay with talking extension in-season but will the NY Islanders?

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and Three Potential Trade Destinations for Jeremy Swayman

The Buffalo Sabres still have cap space for that top-six forward. Three possible trade destinations for Jeremy Swayman if they decide to go down that road.

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NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Rangers, Penguins, Sharks, Maple Leafs, and Jets

The Blue Jackets are dealing with a bunch of injuries. Bryan Rust hasn't skated since Tuesday. The Maple Leafs have a couple injuries.

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Jeremy Swayman, and the Dallas Stars

Will Jeremy Swayman's offer get pulled? Jamie Benn doesn't want to contract during the season, and Jake Oettinger will need a new contract as well.

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NHL Rumors: The Boston Bruins, Jeremy Swayman Numbers That Are Being Tossed Around

Some of the numbers being tossed around between the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman, and if there would be any long-term issues if he does re-sign.

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NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Jets

It's not known if Ilya Sorokin and Artemi Panarin will be ready for their season openers. It was Patrik Laine's decision not to have knee surgery.

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild Will Finally Have Some Money to Spend

The Minnesota Wild will have some money to spend next offseason, and an extension for Kiril Kaprizov will be a priority Michael Russo of The Athletic: The giant chunk of dead cap space will be greatly reduced for the Minnesota…

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NHL News: Robin Lehner’s Cap Hit Won’t Count Against the Vegas Golden Knights Cap

So the Vegas Golden Knights won't have Robin Lehner's $5 million salary cap hit count against their cap, but they will have to pay him his $4.4 million salary.

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Winnipeg Jets

Time is ticking on the start of the season for the Bruins and Swayman. No need to panic yet over the Winnipeg Jets blue line.

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NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Sharks, Leafs, Canucks, and Golden Knights

Brett Pesce could be ready for the Devils home opener. No update on Artemi Panarin yet. Alex Nedeljkovic is week-to-week.

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