Mark Easson

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What could Patrik Laine’s injury mean for the Montreal Canadiens?

It's devastating for Patrik Laine, and it's potentially devastating for the Montreal Canadiens because this was the big swing they made.

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NHL Rumors: The Latest on New York Rangers pending UFA goaltender Igor Shesterkin

It seems a given that the New York Rangers will extend Igor Shesterkin, the question is, what will the salary cap hit be?

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NHL Rumors: NHL Expansion Talk Should Include Toronto, But It Won’t Under Gary Bettman

There has been some NHL expansion talk of late involving Atlanta and Houston, and to a lesser extent Arizona, but why not Toronto?

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NHL Injuries: Oilers, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, and the Kraken

Canadiens Patrik Laine and David Reinbacher leave the arena on crutches and in a knee brace. Erik Karlsson hasn't skated since Tuesday.

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NHL Rumors: An Interesting Situation as Igor Shesterkin Tries to Reset the Goalie Market

Igor Shesterkin is going to be the highest-paid goalie in the NHL next season. Will it be with the New York Rangers or someone else.

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Ryan Johansen Files A Grievance After the Philadelphia Flyers Terminate His Contract

Ryan Johansen as filed a grievance over the termination of his contract by the Philadelphia Flyers. An arbitration date will be set and the sides may try to settle this before.

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Have the Boston Bruins Fumbled the Jeremy Swayman Contract Situation?

We're a week into training camp and Jeremy Swayman remains unsigned. Did the Boston Bruins fumble Swayman's contract situation?

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NHL Rumors: Where Will Things Go With Alexei Kolosov and the Philadelphia Flyers

Alexei Kolosov finally arrived at the Philadelphia Flyers training camp. Was it done to better position himself for a loan back to the KHL?

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NHL Injury Updates: Flames, Kings, Devils, Maple Leafs, Utah, and the Jets

Nazem Kadri leave practice after knee-on-knee. Drew Doughty out months with a fractured ankle. Brett Pesce is skating but is not close.

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NHL Rumors: Brock Boeser Has One-Year Left on his Contract

Brock Boeser is entering the final year of his contract and it sounds like the Vancouver Canucks are going to let things play out, challenging him to earn a big extension.

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the New York Rangers

The Anaheim Ducks could move Cam Fowler if the deal makes sense. What will that sweet spot number be for Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers?

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Kings, Canadiens, Islanders, Maple Leafs, and Golden Knights

John Gibson out 3-6 weeks. Initial x-ray showed a fracture for Drew Doughty. William Nylander leaves early as a precaution.

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