Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Max Pacioretty – Agents, Sharks and Kings

On Max Pacioretty ... Louis Jean: Despite the reports, the Canadiens were never close to trading Max Pacioretty. Bob McKenzie: (mid-afternoon) Nothing going on with Pacioretty and the plan is to keep him at this point. That can obviously change.…

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NHL News: Kings and Kovalchuk … Coyotes and Hjalmarsson … Avs and Grubauer … Oilers and RFAs

On the Los Angeles Kings and Ilya Kovalchuk ... The Los Angles Kings will be signing Ilya Kovalchuk to a three-year contract with a salary cap hit of $6.25 million. Dennis Bernstein: "Regardless of how high it is, you've committed…

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Thoughts From The Media: Calgary Flames – Carolina Hurricanes Trade

A collection of tweets from the media after the Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes completed their blockbuster trade. Tweets contain their thoughts on the trade and some quotes from the teams. The Hurricanes sent Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin to…

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NHL Trade: Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes Make A Big Trade

The Carolina Hurricanes trade forward Elias Lindholm and defenseman Noah Hanifin to the Calgary Flames for defenseman Dougie Hamilton, forward Micheal Ferland and defenseman Adam Fox. The 23-year old Lindholm was drafted 5th overall in the 1st round of the  2013…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens, and New York Islanders

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Mike McIntyre: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff when asked if he needs to move out some salary with their nine pending restricted free agents and the desire to possibly re-sign Paul Stastny. "The Reality is, now…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals Chose Lesser Offer On Grubauer … Capitals and Carlson Close

On the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals ... Dan Rosen: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan indicated that the Hurricanes offered the No. 42 pick for Philipp Grubauer and presumably Brooks Orpik. The Capitals took the No. 47 pick from the Avalanche…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blues, Canucks, and Blue Jackets

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Mike Kelly: Contract talks between the Hurricanes and Elias Lindholm have hit a wall. The Chicago Blackhawks are in the trade mix. On Luke Schenn ... Andy Strickland: Defenseman Luke Schenn is looking towards free…

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NHL Rumors: Flames and Hamilton … Red Wings and Goalies … Islanders and Tavares

  On the Calgary Flames ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre McGuire on Dougie Hamilton rumors: "I don't think it's a personality thing. I think people just don't think he produces to the level he's expected to. But Calgary doesn't have…

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NHL Free Agent Rumors: Ducks, Bruins, Avalanche and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ducks GM Bob Murray said they have started contract talks with goaltender John Gibson and forwards Adam Henrique and Jakob Silfverberg. They are set to become free agents after next season. Murray has exchanged…

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NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Canadiens, Flyers, Lightning, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have let go assist coach Steve Konowalchuk earlier this week. His position may not be refilled. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: The Sabres informed…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks are looking for a goalie as they need a better backup plan. Philipp Grubauer had been an option. Carter Hutton could be an attractive free agent. On the Florida Panthers ...…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Coyotes, Oilers, Sabres, and Sharks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Pierre LeBrun: Keep hearing the Canadiens are debating on moving down from No. 3. Would the Coyotes at No. 5 be a fit? Are they looking to go down further? Craig Morgan: Don't believe the…

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