Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Nylander, Matthews, and Marner

Maple Leafs GM likely has a good idea what it will take to sign Nylander, Matthews, and Marner Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 960 yesterday and said he doesn't think the Toronto Maple Leafs…

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NHL Rumors: It’s Possible Erik Karlsson Is Traded Before Camp – Not Likely To A Canadian Team

Kathryn Tappen: Sources are saying that Erik Karlsson doesn't want to sign an extension with a Canadian team and that he wants to play in a U.S. market. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There were no new 'public' developments on…

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NHL News and Notes: Golden Knights, Maple Leafs, Kings, and Blue Jackets

Golden Knights looking at another Russian Igor Eronko: Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee was in Russia and had a meeting with Ak Bars center Vladimir Tkachyov, who will be a free agent after the KHL season. Jesse Granger: GM…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Sergei Bobrovsky and Artemi Panarin

  Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and forward Artemi Panarin will likely enter the season without a contract extension, and could become unrestricted free agents after the season. Sources are saying that the Blue…

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NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson Trade Talks Picking Up Again

Erik Karlsson trade talks picking up again Elliotte Friedman: There is the sense that trade talks involving Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson have picked up the past few days. The likely destination is a Western Conference team. The belief out…

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NHL News and Notes: KHL, Maple Leafs, Pacioretty, and Couturier

KHL Notes Aivis Kalnins: Avangard of the KHL has signed goaltender Alexei Murygin as a replacement for injured Kari Ramo. HC Slovan Bratislava: Defenseman Eric Gelinas signed a one-year deal with HC Slovan of the KHL. Sportsnet: Maple Leafs prospect…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Oilers, and Jets

Will the Maple Leafs go after Glendening again? Ansar Khan of MLive: Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock wanted the team to acquire Luke Glendening from the Red Wings at last years trade deadline, but then GM Lou Lamoriello wasn't…

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NHL News: Senators, Jets, Flames, Blue Jackets, and Devils

Senators assistant GM resigns Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa Senators assistant GM Randy Lee resigned yesterday as "he awaits the outcome of court proceedings on two non-criminal harassment charges filed against him" from an incident in Buffalo late last…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers

Stars still have time to make a big move Mike Heika: (asked about the lack of moves from the Dallas Stars this past offseason) The Stars committed a lot of salary cap space last season with the additions of Alexander…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Flames, Predators, Canadiens, and Oilers

Flames and Hanifin still working on a deal Kristen Anderson: Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving said that he's confident a deal with Noah Hanifin will be done before the start of training camp. Contract talk is positive with Treliving adding "It'll…

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NHL News: Rangers, Canadiens, Devils, Coyotes, Oilers, and Top 20 Wingers

Rangers add another goaltender Cap Friendly: The New York Rangers signed goaltender Dustin Tokarski to a one-year deal. He'll get $650,000 in the NHL, $250,000 in the minors and $275,000 guaranteed. Canadiens sign Shinkaruk after acquiring in a trade Cap…

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NHL Trade: The Flames Send Shinkaruk To Canadiens for Rychel

The Calgary Flames have traded forward Hunter Shinkaruk to the Montreal Canadiens for forward Kerby Rychel. The 23-year old Shinkaruk was drafted 24th overall in the first round of the 2013 NHL draft by the Vancouver Canucks. Shinkaruk is a…

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