Mark Easson

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NHL News and Notes: Gibson, Karlsson, Hall, and Skinner

Ducks lock up Gibson long-term Elliott Teaford of OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks and goaltender John Gibson have agreed on an eight-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $6.4 million. The 25-year old Gibson was entering the final…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Sam Reinhart and Jeff Skinner

Reinhart still without a deal Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that there are no updates with regards to restricted free agent Sam Reinhart's contract. The Sabres are looking forward to getting Reinhart back for next season. Skinner's…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks and Panarin …. Maple Leafs and Nylander

Panarin open to returning to the Blackhawks Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Artemi Panarin to the Columbus Blue Jackets back in June of 2017 for Brandon Saad, and according to a source Panarin would “very seriously considered”…

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NHL News and Notes: Ottawa Senators – Cody Ceci and Mark Stone

Ceci gets his arbitration award and the Senators agree with Stone before arbitration Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: The Senators offered $3.35 million, Cody Ceci asked for $6 million, and the arbitrator awarded a one-year, $4.3 million deal. Last season…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Skinner Out And Faulk Remains

The Hurricanes have moved on Skinner, but don't have move Faulk if they don't to Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The asking price for defenseman Justin Faulk has been high. The early acquisition of Dougie Hamilton could make…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Larkin … Senators and Stone

Red Wings and Larkin could be closing in on a deal Helene St. James: The Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin are looking at doing a five- or six-year deal. Larkin: "I feel pretty confident that something will get done before…

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NHL News: Karlsson, Hansen, Callahan, Brouwer, and Benning

Golden Knights and Karlsson submit arbitration numbers Chris Johnson: The Vegas Golden Knights and William Karlsson have an arbitration hearing set for Saturday. They filed their numbers yesterday with the Knights offering $3.5 million and Karlsson asking for $6.5 million.…

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NHL Trade: Carolina Hurricanes Trade Jeff Skinner To The Buffalo Sabres

  The Carolina Hurricanes have traded forward Jeff Skinner to the Buffalo Sabres for forward prospect Cliff Pu, a 2019 second-round pick, a 2020 third- and sixth-round pick. The 26-year old Skinner was drafted 7th overall in the 2010 draft…

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NHL Rumors: Looking Like Another Season For The Montreal Canadiens With Lots Of Salary Cap Space

Looking like another season for the Canadiens with lots of salary cap space Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens didn't spend close to the salary cap last season, and it's looking like they will enter this season…

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NHL Rumors: Shumakov and Rangers … Coyotes Trade Talk From The Draft

  KHLs Shumakov hoping to land with the Rangers? Aivis Kalnins: There is some belief that holdout Sergei Shumakov is hoping for CSKA to release him from his contract so that he could sign with the New York Rangers. The…

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NHL News: Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, and Arizona Coyotes

The Senators and Stone file arbitration numbers Elliotte Friedman: The Ottawa Senators have offered $5 million for their salary arbitration case with Mark Stone, with Stone asking for $9 million. It could be a record arbitration case ruling on this…

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NHL Rumors: Santini, Tkachuk, Pacioretty, and Hunter

Devils and Santini's camp talking Todd Cordell: According to Steven Santini's agent, contract talks with the New Jersey Devils are progressing nicely. Tkachuk will meet with his family soon Andy Strickland: Ottawa Senators draft pick Brady Tkachuk will meet with…

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