Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Offseason Priorities and Options, and A Couple RFAs

The Toronto Maple Leafs main priority should be a top-four defenseman and then a No.3 center. Some center options this offseason.

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NHL News: Stralman, Wheeler and Foligno On When They Return To Play

Stralman wonders if it's worth it. Wheeler says that not everyone is going to be happy with set up. Foligno says players shouldn't be vilified if not comfortable.

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Detroit Red Wings

The Buffalo Sabres may not be interested in trading Rasmus Ristolainen. Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on free agency.

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NHL News: Entry-Level and Player Signings, Some Rights Expire, A Senators Captain? Oilers Not Playing In Edmonton?

Yesterday was the cut for teams to sign some drafted prospects. The Ottawa Senators could name a captain for next season. The Edmonton Oilers could play elsewhere if Edmonton is chosen as a hub city.

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Anaheim Ducks

Ottawa Senators GM Dorion on the draft and free agency. Looking at some potential backup options for the Anaheim Ducks

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NHL Rumors: Taylor Hall and Henrik Lundqvist

Taylor Hall on how things have changed. New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist thinks he has a few years left in the tank.

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NHL News: Canucks Traded First-Round Pick … Kane, NHL, Sharks, and Couture On Racism

Clarifying the Canucks traded first-round pick. Evander Kane on recent incidents, NHL statement on racial justice, Sharks owner and Couture comment on Kane's comments.

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NHL Rumors: CBA Talks Soon, COVID Testing Costs, U.S. Training Camps, Sabres and Devils

COVID testing could cost around $3 million. Four candidates for the Devils coaching position. GM Botterill on the Buffalo Sabres free agents and their first-round pick

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NHL Rumors: Ilya Sorokin, Kirill Kaprizov, Los Angeles Kings, and the Anaheim Ducks

Sorokin and Kaprizov won't be staying in the KHL. Kings will have some cap room to use if they want. Ducks offseason underway and they'll have some decisions to make.

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NHL Rumors and News: St. Louis Blues – Phase 2, Tarasenko, Perunovich, Pietrangelo, and Bozak

Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The majority of St. Louis Blues headed back to their home cities or country, with about 10 remaining in St. Louis according to GM Doug Armstrong. For now, Armstrong wants his players to…

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NHL News: Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens

State allows Bruins to resume in small groups. Canucks and Brackett to part ways. Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin on the playoffs and the draft lottery.

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Sam Reinhart, Lawrence Pilut, and Rasmus Ristolainen

Buffalo Sabres Reinhart isn't worried about his next contract. Reports have Pilut looking at the KHL. Ristolainen knows he could be one of the first to go.

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