Mark Easson

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NHL News: Phase 3 and Phase 4 Talks Continue … Hub Cities Leading Candidates

NHL and NHLPA continue Phase 3 and Phase 4 talks. Vegas and Columbus leading hub cities for the NHL? Holding out hope for a Canadian city?

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers

The Rangers shouldn't go after Jonas Brodin this offseason. The Canadiens could be interested in Torey Krug if he doesn't re-sign with the Bruins. No rush for the Oilers and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to sign an extension.

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NHL News: New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Calgary Flames

Phase 2 groups for the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs. Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving said they are looking at the option to hold their training camp in the U.S.

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NHL News: Dallas Stars, NJ Devils, LA Kings, Calgary Flames, and Masterton Nominees

Devils coaching hire on hold, ownership talking to GM candidates. Kings Jeff Carter had surgery last week. Flames David Rittich fully healed from an elbow injury. 2020 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominees.

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Unlikely the Buffalo Sabres would trade Jack Eichel. The New Jersey Devils could look to take advantage of their extra salary space for next season. Mike Gillis would talk with the Blackhawks about their presidency.

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NHL News: Some Players Head To Their Teams Facilities To Start Skating

Yesterday was the first day players were allowed to use team facilities. Some opened up, some didn't.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers

Two potential right-handed defenseman trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs. What could Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' next deal look like?

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NHL News: 16 Teams Opening Up This Week … Fehr On Phase 3/4 Protocols and Players Speaking Up

NHL executive director Donald Fehr says there is lots of work to do on protocols for Phase 3 and Phase 4. He's proud of the players who are speaking up on racism and the protests.

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks Who Could Back and Who Could Be Gone … Jimmy Howard and the Detroit Red Wings.

San Jose Sharks who could be back and who are likely gone. Jimmy Howard hopes he's able to be able to continue and finish his career with the Detroit Red Wings.

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NHL News: Roster Sizes, Canucks Not Opening Up Facilities, and Changing the Culture

NHL and NHLPA to still decide on roster sizes. Canucks won't open up facilities yet. Culture in the NHL is changing. The league is creating councils, committees and task forces.

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NHL Rumors: Chris Tanev and Vancouver Canucks … Marcus Foligno and the Minnesota Wild

Chris Tanev hopes that he'll be able to re-sign with the Vancouver Canucks. Marcus Foligno hopes to talk with the Minnesota Wild this offseason about a contract extension.

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NHL News: Phase 3 Target Dates … Not All Teams Will Open Up Phase 2 On Monday

Phase 3 target dates Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Phase 3 - training camps - won't take place until after July 10th. Negotiations for the playoff format was hard, but the talks on the protocols were even harder for the sides.…

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