Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Jones, Perry, Bergeron, Schultz, Elliott, Bogosian, Galchenyuk, and More

Jones out four to six weeks Blue Jackets PR: The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without defenseman Seth Jones for four to six weeks with a knee injury. Jones had an MRI yesterday that showed a second degree MCL sprain.…

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Metropolitan Division: Washington Capitals Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $78,400,961 Projected Cap Space: $1,099,039 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $1,099,039 Deadline Cap Space: $5,110,531 Todays Cap Hit: $78,400,961 Roster: 23/23 Contracts: 48/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Senators, Sharks, Lightning, Bieksa, and Flyers

Dubas confident he can get Nylander, Matthews, and Marner signed to extensions Andrew Bottomley of Sportsnet: Back in July Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas said that "We can, and we will" with regards to signing William Nylander, Auston Matthews,…

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Pacific Division: Vegas Golden Knights Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $75,262,499 Projected Cap Space: $4,237,501 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $4,237,501 Deadline Cap Space: $19,704,380 Todays Cap Hit: $75,262,499 Roster: 21/23 Contracts: 49/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Getting Calls On William Nylander, Contract Talks Continue

Teams have called the Maple Leafs about Nylander, but they aren't shopping him. Contract talks are progressing Gord Miller: Spoke with some people around the league yesterday who believe that Shea Theodore's seven-year contract at a $5.2 million salary cap…

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NHL Rumors: The Ottawa Senators Have Been Trying To Trade Zack Smith For A While

The Senators have been trying to trade Smith for a while Cap Friendly: Ottawa Senators forward Zack Smith has a limited no-trade clause. He can submit a 10-team no-trade list when asked by the team. David Pagnotta: The Senators have…

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NHL News: Concussion Lawsuit, Jones, Kempny, Green, Ward, Smith, and Waivers

Concussion lawsuit Jonathan Davis: Have heard that the concussion lawsuit that was filed by 140 NHL players could have a resolution next Wednesday at a press conference in New York. John Hoven: The Board of Governors meeting are scheduled to…

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Pacific Division: Vancouver Canucks Season Primer

Vancouver Canucks Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $70,227,845 Projected Cap Space: $9,272,155 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $9,272,155 Deadline Cap Space: $43,115,521 Todays Cap Hit: $70,227,845 Roster: 25/23 Contracts: 46/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source…

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Atlantic Division: Toronto Maple Leafs Season Primer

Toronto Maple Leafs Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $66,183,333 Projected Cap Space: $13,316,667 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $13,316,667 Deadline Cap Space: $61,922,502 Todays Cap Hit: $66,183,333 Roster: 21/23 Contracts: 47/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out -…

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Atlantic Division: Tampa Bay Lightning Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $75,363,780 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $4,136,220 Deadline Cap Space: $19,233,423 Todays Cap Hit: $75,363,780 Roster: 21/23 Contracts: 49/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster In - Cameron Gaunce, D…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Heed, and Pavelski … Maple Leafs and Nylander

Heed may have some value ... Sharks may be putting Pavelski on hold Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: (mailbag) Both defensemen Radim Simek and Tim Heed require waivers for the San Jose Sharks to send them to the minors. Another…

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NHL News: Theodore, Sbisa, Gionta, Upshall, Letestu, and Nattinen

Golden Knights lock up Theodore long-term Pierre LeBrun: The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenseman Shea Theodore to a seven-year contract with a salary cap hit of $5.2 million. He will get $5.2 million each season and there are no…

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