Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Salary Cap, Free Agency And Goaltending

Canadiens can spend to the salary cap next year Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens were $8 million under the salary cap ceiling for a second consecutive season. GM Marc Bergevin has the go-ahead from ownership to…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Coaching Search And Free Agents Notes

Phase 2 for Senators rebuild ... Coaching search beginning immediately Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion said that next six to 12 months for the organization are pivotal. “We have to hire the right for…

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Quick Hits: Injury Updates And Notes From Around The NHL

Bruins injury updates Jimmy Murphy: Have been told that Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller is likely going to miss the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He hasn't been ruled out for the entire playoffs. Mike Loftus: Defenseman John…

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NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Gardiner, Sabres, and Senators

Costs for Karlsson and Gardiner on the open market could be ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: If defenseman Erik Karlsson doesn't re-sign with the San Jose Sharks, he could be looking a seven-year contract extension around $12 million per season.…

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NHL Rumors: Schuldt, Skinner, Flames, Jets, Golden Knights, Oilers, Flyers and Blackhawks

Schuldt to narrow down list Michael Russo: St. Cloud State Jimmy Schuldt will meet with his agent on today to get a list down to five or six. There are lots of teams interested, with the Minnesota Wild being of…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – GM Candidates, Coach, and Free Agency

From College to coaching to GM to free agency Jim Matheson: Will be interesting to see if college defenseman John Marino wants to sign with the Oilers. He's spent three years at Harvard and one year in the USHL. He…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers, and the Detroit Red Wings

Berube likely to lose the 'interim' tag Sportsnet: The St. Louis Blues and interim head coach Craig Berube will wait until the season is over before they talk about anything according to Nick Kypreos. “They met earlier and decided they…

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Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Poehling Signs, Reaves-Thornton Fined and Playoff Races

Wagner out with a lower-body injury Boston Bruins: Forward Chris Wagner missed last night's game with a lower-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Not a good sign for de Haan Michael Smith: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rob Brind'Amour on defenseman Calvin…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Maple Leafs, Wild, and Senators

College free agent Jobst likely to sign this week Mike McMahon: Have been told that Ohio State forward Mason Jobst is expected to sign an entry-level deal early this week. Mike McMahon: Teams to key an eye on are probably…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Florida Panthers

Keys of the Vancouver Canucks offseason Greg Wyshynski and Chris Peters: Looking at the keys to the Vancouver Canucks offseason. Invest in skill - Last offseason Canucks GM Jim Benning signed depth players. This year they need to add more…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Stars, Penguins

Terry on crutches Will Nault: Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry left the arena in a walking boot and on crutches. He blocked a Mark Giordano shot in the second period. Scandella leaves early Sabres PR: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella…

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NHL Rumors: Lennstrom, Canucks, Flyers and Nyquist

  European defenseman Lennstrom getting interest Darren Dreger: Teams are interested in forward Joakim Nygard of Fargestad, as well as teammate, defenseman Theodor Lennstrom. Should the Canucks test the trade market for Hutton? Harman Dayal of The Athletic: Defenseman Ben…

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