Mark Easson

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round Two Schedule

The schedule for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was released last night. Game 1's had previously been released, but the rest of the scheduled was announced after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs. EASTERN CONFERENCE…

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Central Division Offseason Primer: No. of Contracts, Cap Hit, Draft Picks, UFAs and RFAs

Players under contract (Roster): 16 Positions under contract: 7 forwards, 7 defensemen, 2 goaltenders Total number of contracts: 36 Projected cap hit: $67,541,795 2018 Draft Picks: 1st (CHI and NSH), 3rd (CHI and TOR), 4th (NSH), 5th (CBJ), 6th, 7th Unrestricted Free Agents: Lance Bouma, Cody…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the St. Louis Blues

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Forward Jason Zucker on being a restricted free agent: "That's for much later down the road this summer." Chad Graff of The Athletic: Owner Craig Leipold on what he's looking for in their next…

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NHL Rumors: John Tavares – Isles, Leafs, Sharks, Knights and Avs

On John Tavares ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Pierre LeBrun was on TSN 690 with pending free agent John Tavares' name coming up and who could be interested in signing him if he hits the open market. LeBrun on…

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NHL News: Game 1’s, Sabres, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins and Maple Leafs

Game 1's for Round Two ... John Shannon: Game 2's not announced yet. Game 1's Pitt v Wash starts Thursday SJ v Vegas starts Thursday Wpg v Nash starts Friday Bos/Tor v TB starts Saturday On the Buffalo Sabres ...…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Emily Kaplan of ESPN: Keys to the Capitals offseason. 1. Sign Artemi Panarin to a contract extension and consider extensions for Zach Werenski and Sergei Bobrovsky - The 26-year old Panarin is in for a…

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NHL Rumors: Five Teams Interested in Voynov? Oilers Expected To Sign KHL Goaltender

On Slava Voynov ... Sport-Express.ru: (through google translate) Defenseman Vyacheslav Voinov (Slava Voynov) won't be re-signing with SKA, with a source saying he is working towards returning to the NHL. Five teams are reportedly interested in Voynov: Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens,…

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NHL News: Game 7, Ducks, Avs, Wild, Flyers, Pens, Sharks, Canucks and Jets

On Game 7 ... NHL Public Relations: Game 7 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins will be on Wednesday at 7:30. In the U.S. it will be on NBCSN and in Canada it will be on CBC, Sportsnet…

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Metropolitan Division Offseason Primer: No. of Contracts, Cap Hit, Draft Picks, UFAs and RFAs

Players under contract (Roster): 11 Positions under contract: 7 forwards, 3 defensemen, 1 goaltenders Total number of contracts: 28 Projected cap hit: $47,597,499 2018 Draft Picks: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th (CAR and VGK) Unrestricted Free Agents: Cam Ward, Lee Stempniak, Derek Ryan, Jeremy Smith, Brenden Kichton, Andrew Miller, Philip…

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NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens Need At Center

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Marc Bergevin will be given another chance to run the Canadiens and will once again be looking for No. 1 center. Bergevin thought he drafted one in 2012 with Alex Galchuenyuk and…

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NHL Rumors: Desharnais, Ducks, Avalanche and Hurricanes

On David Desharnais ... Igor Eronko: Have heard that David Desharnais could be heading over to the KHL next season. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson: Ducks GM Bob Murray was happy with the work of center Derek Grant…

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia Flyers

On the New Jersey Devils ...  Emily Kaplan of ESPN: Keys to the Devils offseason. 1. Acquire defensive depth - The in-season addition of Sami Vatanen and last offseasons signing Will Butcher have worked out nicely. GM Ray Shero needs…

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