Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens … Eight To 10 Expressed Some Interest In Ilya Kovalchuk

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1290 and was talking about the Montreal Canadiens and how there is likely more change coming. “And I think certainly in the case of the…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares ... Bob McKenzie: IF John Tavares gets to free agency, it's believed the Maple Leafs are creating a promotional video for Tavares that could have sales pitches from current Leafs. Chris Nichols…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and John Tavares

On John Tavares and the New York Islanders ... Darren Dreger: Tavares could visit with three to five teams in Los Angeles next week if the Islanders and Tavares don't have a contract in place a week from now. TSN:…

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NHL Trade: San Jose Sharks Quickly Flip Mike Hoffman To The Florida Panthers

The San Jose Sharks have traded Mike Hoffman and a 2018 7th round pick to the Florida Panthers for a 2019 2nd round pick, 2018 4th round pick (via Vegas) and 2018 5th round pick. Florida Panthers: Panthers GM Dale…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – UFAs Bozak, van Riemsdyk and Komarov

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Bozak, and James van Riemsdyk ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 and was asked about the likelihood of Tyler Bozak re-siging with the Maple Leafs. "I think it’s unlikely.…

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NHL Trade: Ottawa Senators Trade Mike Hoffman To The San Jose Sharks

The Ottawa Senators have traded forward Mike Hoffman, defenseman Cody Donaghey and a 2020 5th round pick to the San Jose Sharks for forward Mikkel Boedker, defenseman Julius Bergman and a 2020 6th round pick. The 28-year old Hoffman was…

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NHL Rumors: Senators and No. 4 … Karlsson, Golden Knights And A Little Oilers

On the Ottawa Senators and the No. 4 pick ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the 31 Thoughts Podcast suggests the Senators should give up their No. 4 pick this year to the Colorado Avalanche instead of giving them their 2019…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Krug, Krejci, Backes, Kovalchuk and Nash

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: The Bruins signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a two-year, $2.8 million deal on Friday. Getting him signed to a reasonably priced contract could play a role in trade talks leading…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets … Top 20 Trade Bait

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Defenseman Ian Cole appears to be the only pending unrestricted free agent that the Blue Jackets have any interest in re-signing. Cole is interested in staying, but at this…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Open To Offers On No. 3 And A Mutual Interest In Tomas Plekanec

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens hold the No. 3 pick in Friday's draft and GM Marc Bergevin is open to listening to trade offers for the pick. “I’ll listen, I’m open,” Bergevin…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Islanders

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (interview with Mitch Marner) Marner will be restricted free agent after next season but is eligible for an extension after July 1st. When asked if he's ready for…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Vegas Golden Knights

On the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers need a right-handed defenseman and a top-six right winger. The Oilers have called the Senators about defenseman Erik Karlsson,…

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