Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Looking at some decisions for the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs for next offseason.

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NHL News: Season Decisions Coming Soon? Testing Will Be Key And Costly

A resolution on the 2020-21 NHL season coming in a few days? Teams have to do their own testing and it's not going to be cheap

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NHL News: Teams Looking At Playing Home Games Outdoors

At least four teams have explored the idea of playing home games in outdoor stadiums for the 2020-21 NHL season.

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NHL Rumors: There May Not Be Many In-Season Trades … Teams and Free Agents Waiting Things Out

Border restrictions and quarantining may limit the amount of in-season trades. Teams and unrestricted free agents waiting things out.

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NHL News: Gary Bettman On A January 1st Start To The 2020-21 NHL Season

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman when asked about the progress to having the 2020-21 NHL season start on January 1st.

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NHL News: Gary Bettman Says They Aren’t Trying To Renegotiate

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on why he doesn't believe their recent pitch to the NHLPA is a renegotiation of the Memorandum of Understanding.

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NHL Rumors: Mikeal Granlund, Alexis Lafreniere, and a Late January Start Date?

Three teams who are interested in Mikael Granlund. Will the Rangers release Lafreniere for the World Juniors? NHL season shifting to a late January start?

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NHL News: Force Majeure? Neither Side Wants the 2020-21 NHL Season Cancelled Though

Can the NHL owners have 'force majeure' applied if they cancel the 2020-21 NHL season? Neither side wants to lose the season though.

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and the Winnipeg Jets

Islanders get some cap relief, but still have some work to do. Any Patrik Laine deal - trade or extension - wouldn't be easy to do ... What about the Kraken?

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NHL Notes: Updates On The 2020-21 NHL Season Could Get Going

Chris Johnston updating on when the 2020-21 NHL Season could get going, and how many games they could be looking at playing.

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NHL News: Minnesota Wild, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Detroit Red Wings

Wild players continue to arrive in Minnesota. Blue Jackets returning after outbreak with extra testing. The Red Wings will be a little deeper this season.

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NHL News: NHL-NHLPA Back Talking, Lockout Shows A Timeline, and MLSE Cuts Salaries

NHL and NHLPA back talking. The last lockout shows a potential timeline. MLSE cuts salaries of up to 25 percent of their staff

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