Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Looking Like Another Season For The Montreal Canadiens With Lots Of Salary Cap Space

Looking like another season for the Canadiens with lots of salary cap space Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens didn't spend close to the salary cap last season, and it's looking like they will enter this season…

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NHL Rumors: Shumakov and Rangers … Coyotes Trade Talk From The Draft

  KHLs Shumakov hoping to land with the Rangers? Aivis Kalnins: There is some belief that holdout Sergei Shumakov is hoping for CSKA to release him from his contract so that he could sign with the New York Rangers. The…

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NHL News: Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, and Arizona Coyotes

The Senators and Stone file arbitration numbers Elliotte Friedman: The Ottawa Senators have offered $5 million for their salary arbitration case with Mark Stone, with Stone asking for $9 million. It could be a record arbitration case ruling on this…

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NHL Rumors: Santini, Tkachuk, Pacioretty, and Hunter

Devils and Santini's camp talking Todd Cordell: According to Steven Santini's agent, contract talks with the New Jersey Devils are progressing nicely. Tkachuk will meet with his family soon Andy Strickland: Ottawa Senators draft pick Brady Tkachuk will meet with…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the St. Louis Blues

Maple Leafs free agent William Nylander on contract talks TSN: Toronto Maple Leafs restricted free agent forward William Nylander on how contract talks are progressing. "Ya, I know, I mean it's going with Kyle, I mean he wants to take it slow.…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the St. Louis Blues

Rangers have time to decide on Hayes future with the team Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: The New York Rangers locked up the 26-year old Kevin Hayes to a one-year deal at $5.125 million. Hayes is now scheduled to…

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NHL News: Rangers, Wild, Blue Jackets, Preds, Arbitration Filings and Remaining Dates

Rangers and Hayes agree on a one-year deal Larry Brooks: The New York Rangers have signed forward Kevin Hayes to a one-year deal at $5.125 million. The Rangers still have Ryan Spooner left to sign. Wild sign a UFA forward…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Philadelphia Flyers

The Lightning could still use a right-handed defenseman Joe Smith of The Athletic: (mailbag) Things have gone quiet lately with regards to Erik Karlsson trade talk with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite some reports earlier this month, a deal with…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Zetterberg … Blue Jackets and Panarin

Zetterberg still undecided on this season Gregg Krupa of The Detroit News: As of last week there was a report out of Sweden that Detroit Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg was still undecided about playing this season due to his back…

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NHL News: Kings, Islanders, Devils, and Senators

Kings prospect pulled from World Junior Showcase John Hoven: (Chris Johnson tweeted that Gabe Vilardi and Owen Tippett were late scratches due to injuries) Sources are saying the Vilardi was advised to not play in the showcase due to his…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Canucks, Islanders, and Rangers

Panthers may not be done Jameson Olive: Recently spoke with Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon who said there were still some players that are available that they like. The Panthers may not be finished this offseason. Linden's departure not really…

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NHL News: Rangers, Canucks, Capitals, Flames and Blues

Rangers lock up a young defenseman for six years Colin Stephenson of Newsday: The New York Rangers and Brady Skjei agreed on a six-year contract worth $31.5 million - a $5.25 million salary cap hit. Skjei had been scheduled for salary arbitration.…

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