Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Sergachev, and Who Isn’t Going Anywhere To Who Is Gone

No contract talks between the Lightning and Sergachev. Looking at the Lighting from who will definitely be back to who will be in the trade rumor mill to who will be gone.

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NHL News: International Games Postponed, Capitals, Rangers and Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with Alexander Romanov.

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NHL News: 2020 NHL Draft and 2019-20 Playoff Scenarios

On the 2020 NHL draft. NHL Playoff format ideas still being discussed and will be right up until the end.

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the San Jose Sharks

The Vancouver Canucks will feel the salary cap squeeze this offseason. Can they re-sign Jacob Markstrom? Chris Tanev? Tyler Toffoli? The San Jose Sharks could have some cap space to work with. SAP center scenarios.

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NHL Rumors: Available Coaches, Potential Coaching Vacancies, and Puljujarvi’s Trade Value Increased?

Available coaches and potential coaching vacancies. If the 2020 NHL draft is held in June, does the trade value of Jesse Puljujarvi increase? Canadiens?

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NHL News: Premiers Talk To NHL, On TV Production, Devils, Phase 2, Prospects Fast-Tracking, and the Leafs Signing of Lehtonen

Three provincial Premiertalking to NHL. TV Production limitations and options. Devils interview Stevens. Others not thrilled with the Maple Leafs.

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NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights … Teams That Could Be In The Market For A Goal, and Who Could Be Avaailble

It's possible that the Vegas Golden Knights could re-sign Robin Lehner, but it won't be easy. A quick look at some teams that will be in the market, and who could be available.

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NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins Have Some Tough Goaltending Questions This Offseason

Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said "There are some very, very tough decisions ahead" regarding their restricted free agent goaltenders Matt Murray and Tristan Jarry.

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NHL News: Ducks Re-Sign Two, Kings Would Be Fine With A June Draft, Statements From/On Brendan Leipsic

The Anaheim Ducks re-sign two defensemen. Kings GM on the Draft and Jeff Carter. Statement from Brendan Leipsic, and from the Capitals and NHL.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Will the Canadiens sign a veteran backup? Trade Brett Kulak? Sign Ilya Kovalchuk? Did newly signed left-handed defenseman Lehtonen answer Maple Leafs right-sided question for next season?

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NHL News: December Start, Vancouver, Panthers, Underrated UFAs, Dubas and Fletcher on the Draft

Vancouver is interested in hosting games. Panthers have signed Grigori Denisenko. Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas and Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher on holding the 2020 NHL draft June.

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NHL News: Return to Play Committee, Board of Governors, MLSE, and Trudeau

Return to Play Committee talks on Wednesday. Board of Governors talk trade and hub cities. Canadian Prime Minister talks NHL return.

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