Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Bruins, Predators, Blue Jackets, and the Canadiens

Don't overthink Taylor Hall being a healthy scratch but... The David Jiricek situation could be sorted out soon. The Boston Bruins trying to shake things up.

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NHL Rumors: Could the NHL Salary Cap Have an Even Bigger Bump Next Season?

The NHL salary cap is expected to go up to $92.5 million, but could it go even higher, possibly in the $95 to $97 million range?

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks and Leafs

Darnell Nurse leaves after a hit to the head. Pyotr Kochetkov could be ready today. Maple Leafs aren't panicking about Auston Matthews.

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NHL Rumors: Should the Edmonton Oilers Bring Back Cody Ceci?

The Edmonton Oilers may need to make a move eventually to improve their blue line. Should they consider bringing back Cody Ceci?

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NHL Rumors: If Sidney Crosby Decided to Move On From the Pittsburgh Penguins…

It may not seem right but if the Pittsburgh Penguins go into full rebuild mode and Sidney Crosby doesn't want to be a part of it...

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Canes, Avs, Kings, Wild, Islanders, Flyers, Pens, Kraken, Lightning, Leafs, and Golden Knights

Frederik Andersen out for a while. Mats Zuccarello out for weeks. No setbacks for Auston Matthews, just patience. Brayden Point day-to-day.

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Sabres, Predators, and the Penguins

The Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators, and Pittsburgh Penguins are teams to keep an eye on. The Rangers could use a defenseman but may have to wait.

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Will Jordan Binnington eventually be interested in playing elsewhere? The Chicago Blackhawks need to minimize contract mistakes and could look to spend on a top winger in free agency.

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Wild, Rangers, Flyers, Sharks, Blues, Kraken, Lightning, Leafs, and the Canucks

Canucks Dakota Joshua's first game since being diagnosed with testicular cancer this past offseason. The Wild lost Zuccarello and Eriksson Ek in the first.

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NHL Rumors: Tampering, Penguins, Kings, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks and Ducks

The Penguins have five players who might get some interest. Blue Jackets GM doesn't have the attachment to David Jiricek.

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and Max Term Contracts

The Pittsburgh Penguins are caught in a tough spot of trying to win with an eye looking towards the future. Some GMs are looking for shorter max term contracts.

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Kings, Islanders, Flyers, Blues, and Leafs

Thompson and Luukkonen are day-to-day but Samuelsson is out for weeks. Kochetkov and Kuemper leave early with injuries.

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