Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: The Cost Certainty of Players With Term, and the Montreal Canadiens Need to Gamble

Players with term could have increased value on the trade market this offseason. It may be time for the Montreal Canadiens to take some gambles this offseason.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens were close to acquiring a right-handed defenseman. One team in the West was interested in Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly.

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NHL Rumors: The Offseason NHL Trade Market Could be Interesting

With the 2026 NHL free agent class lacking big names up top, teams could turn to the trade market to tweak and improve their rosters.

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NHL Rumors: Patrik Laine, and Auston Matthews

Patrik Laine's next contract can be structured with bonuses because of the injured time he had this season. It'll be a wait-and-see with Auston Matthews this offseason.

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Montreal Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators looked at every available right-handed defenseman, and there was an unknown player who got away from the Montreal Canadiens.

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NHL Rumors: Were the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens Talking Matthew Knies?

Matthew Knies' name popped up in the rumor mill in the days leading up to the trade deadline. Nick Kypreos throws out the Montreal Canadiens.

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NHL Rumors: One Trade Didn’t Make it in, in Time

Teams are under tight guidelines when submitting trades during deadline day. Some, like the Scott Laughton trade, just sneak in, while sometimes they don't make it in time.

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NHL Rumors: Zach Whitecloud, Erik Haula, and Nick Schmaltz

Half the league inquired about Zach Whitecloud. Could the Predators re-sign Erik Haula? The Utah Mammoth and Nick Schmaltz working on an extension.

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NHL Rumors: With Free Agency Dying, Offseason Trade Talk Could Pick Up

The free agent class has taken a big hit lately, and that could lead to increased trade talk this offseason, as teams will be looking to improve.

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NHL News: Hagel Fined, 2028-29 Projected Salary Cap, and Injury Notes

Brandon Hagel fined $5,000. The projected 2028-29 salary cap. Brad Marchand may need surgery. Jaden Schwartz is out indefinitely.

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Trocheck, Schmaltz, Hurricanes, and a Trade Came In Too Late

The New York Rangers think they can get more for Vincent Trocheck later. Quick Hits on Nick Schmaltz, Carolina Hurricanes, and one trade came in too late.

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NHL News: Average Age, Two Fines, and Injury Notes

Bo Horvat and Tyler Kleven fined. John Gibson left after the second period last night. Roope Hintz out weeks. Dylan Larkin out yesterday.

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