Mark Easson

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Western Conference News: Kings, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights and Jets

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke: Coach John Stevens said defenseman Derek Forbort is not "officially" listed as out for the series, but he's not available for the start of their series against the Golden Knights. He hasn't…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Senators, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the NHL awards ... Steve Carp: The NHL and LVCVA have signed a three-year contract extension to keep the NHL Awards show in Las Vegas. It is possible that they get a draft and All-Star game as well. Andrew…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Arizona Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Satchel Price of the Chicago Sun-Times: The salary cap ceiling hasn't been set yet, but it appears that Chicago Blackhawks will have a little more cap flexibility that they've been accustomed to having. GM Stan Bowman…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues – Offseason Needs

On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Pending free agent goaltender Carter Hutton said he's open to returning to the Blues next season. Lou Korac: Hutton added that he and his wife love it in St. Louis and that…

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NHL Rumors – Montreal Canadiens – Alex Galchenyuk and Max Pacrioretty

On the Montreal Canadiens and Alex Galchenyk ... John Lu: Forward Alex Galchenyuk said that there was no mention of him moving back to center during his exit meeting on Monday. He did add that he felt he gained more…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Offseason Needs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Offseason needs for the Edmonton Oilers. Scoring winger - The Oilers didn't replace Jordan Eberle's scoring from the right side after they moved him last year. Right-handed defenseman - doesn't…

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NHL News: Bruins, Wings, Panthers, Preds, Rangers, Sens, Blues, Lightning, Leafs and Caps

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins signed Karson Kuhlman to a two-year entry-level contract. Fluto Shinzawa: Forward Riley Nash didn't skate yesterday and he's not looking good for Game 1. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals and Samonsov … Islanders and Kulemin … Montreal Canadiens

On the Washington Capitals ... Aivis Kalnins: It is expected that KHL goalie and Capitals prospect Ilya Samsonov will be signing with the team after April 30th. On the New York Islanders and Nikolay Kulemin ... Andrew Gross: Pending UFA Nikolay…

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NHL News: Bruins, Rangers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, Lines and Pairings

On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Rick Nash and Sean Kuraly are listed as "probable" by coach Bruce Cassidy for Game 1. Riley Nash didn't skate today, but Cassidy didn't call it a "setback." Noel Acciari was given a…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) From understanding the Red Wings had been open to trading anyone at the deadline not named Henrik Zetterberg, Dylan Larkin, Anthony Mantha and Tyler Bertuzzi. They may be hesitant…

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Scoring Depth, Mental Deficiency, and Gulutzan

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of Sportsnet: Flames GM Brad Treliving said they lacked scoring depth and relied too much on their young players. “I think there’s a little bit of skill deficiency and a little bit of a…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Attitude, Bergevin and Pacioretty

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin believes their attitude needs to change. “It was a disappointing season from start to finish and that was unacceptable,” Bergevin said. “The overall attitude of our…

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