Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Jake Virtanen, Artemi Panarin, and Henrik Zetterberg

The Canucks closing in on getting Virtanen re-signed Irfaan Gaffar: Have been hearing that contract talks between forward Jake Virtanen's reps and the Vancouver Canucks are going well. A new deal is expected to be done at some point this…

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NHL Rumors: Wild and Zucker … Jets and Trouba

Wild and Zucker agent to talk extension today ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: The Minnesota Wild and restricted free agent forward Jason Zucker continue to talk about a contract ahead of their Saturday arbitration hearing. Zucker is believed to…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Larkin … Flyers and Free Agents

Red Wings and Larkin progressing to an extension ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: The Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin are making some progress on a long-term contract extension according to Larkin, and a deal should be done before…

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NHL News: Ducks and Montour … Jets, Tanev, and Trouba

Ducks and Montour submit arbitration numbers ... Elliotte Friedman: The Anaheim Ducks have asked for a two-year deal at a salary cap hit of $1.5 million, while Montour asked for a one-year deal at $4.75 million. Cap Friendly: "#Ducks Brandon…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks and Montour … Kings and Voynov … Hughes and Canucks … Bruins and Panarin

Duck and Montour have arbitration set for Tuesday ... Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray said that he's working on a two-year bridge contract with defenseman Brandon Montour ahead of Tuesday's salary arbitration hearing in Toronto. They weren't able…

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NHL News: Flames and Kulak … Wild and Dumba … Ducks, Eaves and Kesler

Flames and Kulak exchange numbers ... Elliotte Friedman: Brett Kulak asked for $1.15 million, with the Flames offering a two-way at $650,000. Dumba's new contract details ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Salary breakdown of Matt Dumba's five-year, $30 million…

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NHL Rumors: Devils, Jets, Islanders, and Canadiens

Devils had wanted to keep Maroon ... Close to naming assistants ... Stan Fischler of MSG Networks: Devils GM Ray Shero says it can be a challenge to remain patient when it comes to free agency. They have hoped to…

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NHL News: Flames, Wild, Canucks, Capitals, and Jets

Kulak clears waivers ahead of salary arbitration ... Elliotte Friedman: Flames Brett Kulak clears waivers. Wild lock up Trouba before arbitration hearing ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Confirmed Elliotte Friedman's early morning report that the Minnesota Wild have avoided…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Canadiens looking ahead to Seguin? Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: wonders that if Tyler Seguin doesn't sign an extension with the Dallas Stars this season, would he consider the Montreal Canadiens? Seguin would be the top UFA next year…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Vancouver Canucks

  Sharks should make another push ... James O'Brien of NBC Sports: The San Jose Sharks have around $4.4 million in salary cap space. There are some trade options that could be available to them. One thing the Sharks need…

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NHL Rumors: Jaromir Jagr, and a Toronto Maple Leafs Mailbag

Jaromir Jagr looking to get healthy ... Michael Langr of NHL.com: Jaromir Jagr practiced for the first time yesterday with the Czech team he owns and isn't focusing on an NHL comeback just yet. "Quite frankly I didn't look into…

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