Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Connor Zary, Mikael Backlund, and Rasmus Andersson

The Calgary Flames and RFA Connor Zary remain far apart. Mikael Backlund hopes to remain with the Flames beyond this season.

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NHL Rumors: The New York Rangers and Artemi Panarin

Can the New York Rangers bounce back this season, and is there a future for Artemi Panarin in New York?

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Wyatt Kaiser remains an unsigned RFA defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have anything else cooking heading into training camp?

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NHL Rumors: Friedman’s Take on Connor McDavid’s Contract Comments

The Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers contract extension speculation won't go away until a deal is signed.

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the Los Angeles Kings

Ducks won't move two pending UFA Dmen if they're in the race. An Adrian Kempe contract extension could come in around $9 million.

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NHL Rumors: It’s Only a Matter of Time Before Luke Hughes Signs With the New Jersey Devils

It's never good for any young player to miss training camp. Luke Hughes and the New Jersey Devils should come to an agreement before camp opens.

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Edmonton Oilers

The Minnesota Wild didn't like the 'futures' offers they were getting for Marco Rossi. Friedman thinks a Connor McDavid extension could be done before training camp.

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CBA Changes to Max Term Won’t Be Implemented Early, but Draft Rights Might

The new CBA won't kick in until Sept of 2026, but there are some changes that might be added early, and some that definitely won't be.

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NHL Rumors: Luke Evangelista and Mason McTavish

Nashville Predators RFA Luke Evangelista could be looking for a short-term deal, where Mason McTavish could be looking a little longer from the Anaheim Ducks.

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NHL Rumors: The Latest on a Lane Hutson Extension

The Montreal Canadiens and Lane Hutson are in constant communication on a contract extension and exchanging ideas.

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NHL Rumors: Mason McTavish – Anaheim Ducks, and the Montreal Canadiens

At this point, it doesn't seem like the Anaheim Ducks are going to move Mason McTavish but the speculation continues. What would it cost of the Montreal Canadiens to land the RFA center.

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NHL Rumors: Alex Ovechkin’s Future, and Matthew Tkachuk’s Injury

Alex Ovechkin likely doesn't know what his plans are beyond this season. It's difficult to say how the Matthew Tkachuk injury situation will play out.

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