Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Bruins – Team FA, Nash and Khudobin … John Tavares

On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on their free agents: “I’ve stayed in contact. I think the goaltending one is probably going in a different direction at this point but I’ve stayed in contact with all…

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NHL Rumors: Buyouts, Czarnik, de Haan, O’Reilly, Hurricanes, Wild, Blues and Sharks

On buyouts ... Renaud Lavoie: The Montreal Canadiens put Steve Mason on unconditional waivers to purpose of buying out his contract. Here are the Steve Mason buyout details via @CapFriendly pic.twitter.com/G7k3GP5xru — Aivis Kalniņš (@A_Kalnins) June 30, 2018 Tyler Ennis…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers

On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, Perron, Maroon, Grabner, Red Wings and Blackhawks

On John Tavares ...  John Shannon: "On the Tavares front...Dialogue between CAA (in LA) and JT (in Toronto) continues. There has been continued talk with the 6 teams over the past 72 hours...as of 10:30 this morning some teams have…

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NHL Rumors: Brodziak, Beagle, Roussel, O’Reilly, Stastny, and the Penguins

On Kyle Brodziak ... Jim Thomas: Despite the reports of the Edmonton Oilers interest, hearing that the Blues are still in the mix for Kyle Brodziak. On Jay Beagle ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks are still in on Jay Beagle,…

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NHL Trade: Winnipeg Jets Clear Cap Space By Sending Steve Mason To Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Joel Armia, goaltender Steve Mason, a 2019 seventh-round pick and a 2020 fourth-round pick from the Winnipeg Jets for defenseman Simon Bourque. The 25-year old Armia was drafted 16th overall in the 1st round…

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NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk, Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning

On James van Riemsdyk ... Frank Seravalli: James van Riemsdyk is waiting for the John Tavares ball to drop as several teams who are interested in him are also in the Tavares running. The Toronto Maple Leafs are not one…

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NHL News: Hurricanes, Doughty, Islanders, Penguins, Blues, and Capitals

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes have signed forward Valentin Zykov to a two-year contract that will pay him $650,000 next season and $700,000 the following year. On the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty ... Frank…

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NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson and the Ottawa Senators

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... David Pagnotta: (last night after Doughty signing news) "Some trade activity picking up recently out of Ottawa, it appears. Chatter on Karlsson/Ryan package deal getting a bit stronger. Should be an interesting…

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NHL Rumors: Pacioretty, Rieder, Flyers, Bruins, and Lightning

On Max Pacioretty ... WGR 550: Louis Jean was on WGR 550 and said that Max Pacioretty ideally wants a seven- or eight-year contract extension. WGR 550: Louis Jean - Pacioretty is a 30-goal scorer and he wants to get…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, Nash, Calvert, Roussel, de Haan, Beagle, Perron, Hickey, Neal, and Reaves

On John Tavares ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on John Tavares:  "I got nothin'." Arthur Staple: Sounding like the Tavares situation will extend into tomorrow. On Rick Nash ... John Shannon: "Further on Rick Nash’s decision to…

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NHL News: Drew Doughty And Los Angeles Kings Agree To An Eight-Year Contract Extension

The Los Angels Kings and Drew Doughty have agreed on an eight-year contract extension that will kick after next season. Darren Dreger: It's sounding like it will be around $11 million per season. Curtis Zupke: "Can confirm $11 AAV for…

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