Mark Easson

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NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Avalanche, Predators, and Islanders

  Ducks lock up Adam Henrique for five years ... NHL.com: The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Adam Henrique to a five-year contract extension ($5.85 million salary cap hit) that will kick in after the start of next season. After being…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Nashville Predators

Wild looking to get Zucker and Dumba locked up before arbitation ... Sarah McLellan: Minnesota Wild GM Paul Fenton on contract talks with Jason Zucker and Matt Dumba: "Still status quo. Still trying to get something done, and hopefully we do…

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NHL Rumors: No Progress At This Time On An Artemi Panarin Contract Extension

Steve Gorten: Blue Jackets GM Kekalainen wouldn't comment on how his meeting with Artemi Panarin went. He said offseason meetings with players "happens quite often." Panarin's agent Dan Milstein in an email: “a good conversation. No contract progress at this time.”…

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NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Devils, Flyers, Pens, and Leafs

On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Hoven: The Ducks have signed forward Kalle Kossila to a one-year, two-way deal at $650,000. Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks have signed Kevin Roy to a one-year, two-way deal at $874,000. On the Buffalo Sabres…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, and Penguins

Blackhawks prospect goaltender looking for a trade ... Scott Powers: Ivan Nalimov was under contract in the KHL this offseason when the Blackhawks signed Kevin Lankinen. It's hard to say what his trade value is, but his agent said they…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Nashville Predators

Dylan Larkin not looking to break the bank ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: The Detroit Red Wings are hopeful they can get Dylan Larkin signed a long-term deal at a reasonable rate, and it sounds like he isn't looking…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, and Senators

Blackhawks looking to add up front ... David Pagnotta: Have been informed that the Chicago Blackhawks have been in trade talks with the Montreal Canadiens about Max Pacioretty and the Carolina Hurricanes about Jeff Skinner. The Blackhawks will have around…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, and Ducks

Dubas believes in patience ... Kristen Shilton: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas has preached the importance of patience in doing long-term deals with free agents. He would like players to understand what the team wants to do long-term and…

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NHL News: Stars, Kings, Penguins, Leafs, Capitals, and Salary Arbitration Dates

On the Dallas Stars ... Ryan Kennedy: The Stars have signed 2018 draft pick Adam Mascherin to an entry-level deal. Mascherin re-entered the draft after not agreeing to contract with the Florida Panthers. Dallas Stars: The Stars have signed forward Devin…

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NHL Free Agents: A Collection Of Signings Over The Past Day Or Two

  On the Anaheim Ducks ... Cap Friendly: The Ducks have re-signed RFA Chase De Leo to a one-year, two-way deal - $650,000 in the NHL, $70,000 in the AHL with $80,000 guaranteed. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Cap Friendly: The…

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NHL Rumors: The Chicago Blackhawks Have Some Cap Space, And Could Create More If They Wanted

The Chicago Blackhawks have some salary cap space to worth with ... Jay Zawaski: A source has said that the Blackhawks have talked about Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner, but it's not known as to the extent of those talks. The…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Edmonton Oilers

The Penguins seemed to set at most positions except the left side ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Pittsburgh Penguins appear to be set on the blue line, in net, at center, and on the right side. Left…

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