Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Edmonton Oilers

Could the Montreal Canadiens consider trading a 2025 first-round pick? Three potential trade options for the Edmonton Oilers.

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NHL News: Rangers, Canadiens, Flames, Devils, and the Hurricanes

Eric Staal retires as a Carolina Hurricanes. The New York Rangers re-sign Ryan Lindgren. The Canadiens re-sign two defenesmen.

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Florida Panthers won't be trading for Patrik Laine. A vacant Columbus Blue Jackets coaching spot, Cole Sillinger, and who can take Laine's contract.

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NHL News: Quotes, Thoughts From Media and Viz for Brock Faber’s Extension

Defenseman Brock Faber gets a big contract extension from the Minnesota Wild. Some quotes, thoughts from the media and Viz on the signing.

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NHL Rumors: Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid Extension Are Top Priorities for New GM Stan Bowman

Leon Draisaitl, and in a year Connor McDavid, extension for both are top priorities for newly anointed Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman.

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NHL News: Alex Nylander, Kirill Marchenko, and Kent Johnson

The Toronto Marlies sign Alex Nylander. The Columbus Blue Jackets re-sign Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson on the weekend.

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

A Patrik Laine "hockey trade" won't be easy for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Philadelphia Flyers goaltending prospect may not want to return next season.

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NHL Rumors: Will Trevor Zegras Remain With the Anaheim Ducks?

Is there a future for Trevor Zegras with the Anaheim Ducks? Is there a team or two that could be interested in Zegras?

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NHL Rumors: Arizona, Chicago Blackhawks, and the New York Rangers

The Chicago Blackhawks could eye some pending UFA next offseason. The Rangers are still talking with Ryan Lindgren, but are quiet on their big pending free agents.

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NHL News: Laine, Marek, Savoie, Harvey-Pinard, Willander, and the Second Buyout Window

Patrik Laine out of the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program. Jeff Marek no longer with Sportsnet. Carter Savoie off to Finland.

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell on Patrik Laine

Patrik Laine has been cleared to leave the Players Assistance Program, GM Don Waddell will see if there is a trade fit anywhere.

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Jake DeBrusk on the Times He Asked the Boston Bruins for a Trade

It sounds like Jake DeBrusk had asked the Boston Bruins more than once for a trade and his teammates understood why.

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