Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Alex Pietrangelo – Could The Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs Get In The Running?

Would Alex Pietrangelo be interested in a short-term deal if he tests free agency? The Maple Leafs would need to make another move or two to be able to chase Pietrangelo.

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NHL News: Tallon, Sharks, Penguins, Coyotes, and Sabres

The NHL is investigating Dale Tallon for an alleged racial slur. Sharks and Penguins extend a player. Coyotes Brad Richardson has surgery.

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NHL Offseason Outlook For The Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens enter the offseason in a position to take advantage of their cap space and add to their roster.

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NHL News: Updated Playoff Schedule

The NHL made adjustments to the second round after four games were postponed. The new, updated Stanley Cup playoffs schedule.

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Corey Crawford

Goaltending will be Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman's top priority this offseason. Pending UFA Corey Crawford hopes he can be back next season.

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NHL Rumors: Top 10 Pending Free Agents

Looking at the top 10 unrestricted free agents and some notes about each player.

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NHL Rumors: They Montreal Canadiens Have Cap Space, Draft Picks, and Prospects To Work With

The Canadiens have the cap space, draft picks, and the prospects to use to their advantage if they want. Canadiens may be thinking long-term with Danault but he may not be.

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NHL News: NHL Postpones Thursday and Friday Night Games

The NHL announced that the four playoff games scheduled Thursday and Friday night have been postponed.  Players on the eight teams decided to not play in protest of systemic racism and police brutality.

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Braden Holtby, Alex Ovechkin, and Brenden Dillon

No Alex Ovechkin extension talks for now. The Washington Capitals not ruling out bringing Holtby back. The Caps are interested in re-signing Brenden Dillon.

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Vegas Golden Knights, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Will be hard for the Blues to fit a new Pietrangelo deal ... Binnington a UFA after next season. Qualifying offer for Rodrigues doubtful but Maple Leafs want to talk.

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NHL News: NHL Games Go On … “We are always last to the party on these topics”

Other leagues protested and canceled their games last night, the NHL games went on. Player and media reactions from the NHL playing games.

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Won't easy for the Coyotes to re-sign Taylor Hall. Reports of a deal being close are untrue. Cam Talbot open to returning to the Flames, but they should test the market first. Hurricanes should check out the goalie market.

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