Mark Easson

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NHL News and Notes: KHL, Maple Leafs, Pacioretty, and Couturier

KHL Notes Aivis Kalnins: Avangard of the KHL has signed goaltender Alexei Murygin as a replacement for injured Kari Ramo. HC Slovan Bratislava: Defenseman Eric Gelinas signed a one-year deal with HC Slovan of the KHL. Sportsnet: Maple Leafs prospect…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Oilers, and Jets

Will the Maple Leafs go after Glendening again? Ansar Khan of MLive: Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock wanted the team to acquire Luke Glendening from the Red Wings at last years trade deadline, but then GM Lou Lamoriello wasn't…

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NHL News: Senators, Jets, Flames, Blue Jackets, and Devils

Senators assistant GM resigns Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa Senators assistant GM Randy Lee resigned yesterday as "he awaits the outcome of court proceedings on two non-criminal harassment charges filed against him" from an incident in Buffalo late last…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers

Stars still have time to make a big move Mike Heika: (asked about the lack of moves from the Dallas Stars this past offseason) The Stars committed a lot of salary cap space last season with the additions of Alexander…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Flames, Predators, Canadiens, and Oilers

Flames and Hanifin still working on a deal Kristen Anderson: Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving said that he's confident a deal with Noah Hanifin will be done before the start of training camp. Contract talk is positive with Treliving adding "It'll…

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NHL News: Rangers, Canadiens, Devils, Coyotes, Oilers, and Top 20 Wingers

Rangers add another goaltender Cap Friendly: The New York Rangers signed goaltender Dustin Tokarski to a one-year deal. He'll get $650,000 in the NHL, $250,000 in the minors and $275,000 guaranteed. Canadiens sign Shinkaruk after acquiring in a trade Cap…

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NHL Trade: The Flames Send Shinkaruk To Canadiens for Rychel

The Calgary Flames have traded forward Hunter Shinkaruk to the Montreal Canadiens for forward Kerby Rychel. The 23-year old Shinkaruk was drafted 24th overall in the first round of the 2013 NHL draft by the Vancouver Canucks. Shinkaruk is a…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Sabres and Reinhart … Blues and Parayko

Sabres still need to sign RFA forward Reinhart Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: 22-year old Sam Reinhart is still looking for a new deal. believes a long-term deal for the restricted free agent would be better for the Buffalo…

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Detroit Red Wings Rumors and Notes: Last Year For Kronwall? Some Change Coming To The Blue Line?

It could be Kronwall's last season in the NHL Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: The 37-year old Niklas Kronwall knows this season could be his last in the NHL. His seven-year deal is up after this season and there hasn't been…

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NHL Rumors: Gardiner Could Eye Ellis Deal … Open Dialogue For Stars and Seguin

Gardiner could get Ellis money Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: With the Nashville Predators signing Ryan Ellis to an eight-year, $6.25 million per season. This is likely what Jake Gardiner will be looking at on his next deal, either…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Howard … Blues and Maroon

Howard's play this season could determine if he's extended or traded Ansar Khan of MLive: Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard is entering the final year of his deal, and carries a $5.291 million salary cap hit. Howard could get…

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