Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the San Jose Sharks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Andy Graziano: There are upwards of five to seven teams that have some level of interested in Maple Leafs winger Matt Martin. The New York Islanders and New York Rangers are two of the teams.…

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NHL Rumors: Do the Boston Bruins Move Torey Krug For A Scoring Forward?

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: After signing John Moore to a five-year deal, the Bruins current blue line looks like: Left side: Zdeno Chara, Torey Krug, Matt Grzelcyk and Moore. Right side: Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Adam…

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NHL Rumors: Teams Granted Permission To Speak With Erik Karlsson’s Reps

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... David Satriano of NHL.com: Senators general manager Pierre Dorion on Sunday. "We don't really want to talk about roster players, contract negotiations, trades, all these things, but I think we owe it to…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Rangers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that the signing of James van Riemsdyk doesn't change a potential contract extension for winger Wayne Simmonds. Hextall was asked if he's been talking to Simmonds' reps at…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and Flyers

On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle: The Sharks continue to have contract talks with free agent Dylan DeMelo. GM Doug Wilson did say that they are comfortable going forward with Tim Heed, Joakim Ryan and Radim Simek if need be.…

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NHL Rumors: de Haan, Maroon, Hurricanes, Penguins, Canadiens, Sharks, Blues and Maple Leafs

On Calvin de Haan ... Pierre LeBrun: Calvin de Haan was still undecided and they are being patient. Some of the teams that were in on John Tavares showed interest in de Haan. Has other interest as well. Brian Lawton:…

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NHL News and Notes: KHL, Voynov, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Islanders, Sharks, Blues and Golden Knights

On KHL Signings ... Aivis Kalnins: Viktor Antipin signs with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. Aivis Kalnins: Antipin will make around $2 million a season. Aivis Kalnins: Nikolai Kulemin sign with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. On Slava Voynov ... Aivis…

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NHL Trade: Buffalo Sabres Trade Ryan O’Reilly To The St. Louis Blues

The Buffalo Sabres have traded center Ryan O'Reilly to the St. Louis Blues for a 2019 1st round pick, a 2021 2nd round pick, prospect Tage Thompson, and forwards Patrick Berglund and Vladimir Sobotka. The 27-year old O'Reilly was drafted…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators And Erik Karlsson – Golden Knights, Lightning, Rangers, and Avalanche

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... ** Bruce Garrioch: (4:53 PM) "Dorion says he made an offer to Karlsson today." Bruce Garrioch: "Dorion says "we start Oct. 4th. We've got lots of time" when asked if there's a…

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NHL Free Agents: John Tavares Signs With The Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed center John Tavares to a seven year contract for $77 million, a $11 million salary cap hit. The 27-year old Tavares was drafted 1st overall in the 2009 draft by the Islanders. Pierre LeBrun:…

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NHL Rumors: Grabner, de Haan, Rieder, Blackhawks, Islanders, Wild, Blues and More

On Michael Grabner ... Bob Stauffer: "I believe the Oilers are in the mix on Grabner...but a longshot. Many have suggested a NY-area team. But hearing Arizona pursuing hard." On Calvin de Haan ... David Pagnotta: "Calvin de Haan continues…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Slepyshev, Aaltonen, Kovalchuk, Maroon, Blackhawks, Jackets, Wild, Lightning, Leafs, and Knights

On Anton Slepyshev ... Aivis Kalnins: "CSKA Moscow is also expected to announce the signing of Anton Slepyshev to a two-year deal." On Miro Aaltonen ... Aivis Kalnins: "Miro Aaltonen has signed with Podolsk Vitjaz of the KHL" Aivis Kalnins:…

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