Mark Easson

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NHL News: Majority Of Players Still At Home, and Hub City Announcement Likely Next Week

An announcement for the two NHL hub cities likely won't happen until next week. Chicago has emerged as a top candidate if they go with two U.S. cities.

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Buffalo Sabres – On The Firing Of Botterill And Hiring Of Adams

On the Buffalo Sabres firing of GM Jason Botterill to the hiring of Kevyn Adams

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Seattle, Los Angeles Kings, and the Anaheim Ducks

Seattle arena delayed. The Kings have the cap space but should hold off any bigger named free agents. Another season at the bottom of the standings wouldn't hurt the Anaheim Ducks.

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NHL News: Trudeau Backs Canadian Hub City Idea … No GM Search For The Sabres, and Stunned That Pilut Signed In KHL

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau backs the idea of a Canadian city being a hub city for the NHL. The Buffalo Sabres didn't conduct a GM search before naming Kevyn Adams as GM.

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, Maple Leafs and Blues

Blackhawks looking to get younger. Salary cap holding up a Tryamkin deal? Bozak may be a fit for the Maple Leafs, but money makes it unlikely.

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NHL News: Gary Bettman and Patrick Kane On Returning to Play … Some Players Skeptical Of Phase 3

Bettman and Kane on the return to play Nicholas Cotsonika of NHL.com: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman took part in an ESPN show for "The Return of Sports." Bettman said that players and support staff will be tested every day and…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators, and the San Jose Sharks

Will the Detroit Red Wings be able to go after Torey Krug? The Ottawa Senators have plenty of salary cap space. Will the San Jose Sharks buy out Martin Jones this offseason?

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NHL News: Sabres Fire GM Jason Botterill, Ryan Reaves Sign Extension

The Buffalo Sabres have fired GM Jason Botterill and named Kevyn Adams as their new GM. The Vegas Golden Knights extend Ryan Reaves for two years.

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Winnipeg Jets

Tyler Toffoli could cost the Vancouver Canucks around $5 million a season on a long-term deal. What the Winnipeg Jets blue line could look like next season.

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars Pending UFA Roman Polak Signs With HC Vitkovice For The 2020-21 Season

Dallas Stars pending free agent defenseman Roman Polak signs with HC Vitkovice for next season. Will he return to the NHL for this season?

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Jesse Puljujarvi, Mike Green, Dmitri Samorukov, and Kris Russell

Edmonton Oilers notes involving Jesse Puljujarvi, Mike Green, Dmitri Samorukov, and Kris Russell

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NHL News: Martin Hanzal, Arizona Coyotes Black Aces, and Playing In Empty Arenas

On Martin Hanzal leaving the NHL Vaclav Jachim of Hokej.cz: (Google translate) Martin Hanzal hasn't played in an NHL game since 2018-19 because of back issues. He's leaving the NHL but he hopes to continue playing back home on a…

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