Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Erik Gudbranson and Matt Duchene

On Erik Gudbranson and the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Brough of The Athletic: Vancouver Canucks defenseman signed a one-year deal this offseason and will be a UFA after the season. Gudbranson could have a good season, and the Canucks could…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Wild, Avalanche and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Roman Polak, on a PTO, could earn a contract and land the sixth or seventh spot on the Maple Leafs blue line. Martin Marincin could play a role…

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Atlantic Division: Detroit Red Wings Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $78,021,212 Projected Cap Space: $-$3,021,212 Projected LTIR Used: $3,021,212 Current Cap Space: $0 Deadline Cap Space: $0 Todays Cap Hit: $78,021,212 Roster: 21/23 Contracts: 45/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Jaromir Jagr, and the Vancouver Canucks

On Jaromir Jagr ... Igor Eronko: Nail Yakupov's dad is the GM of the KHL's Neftekhimik and said they are in talks with Jaromir Jagr's camp. He assures that they have the money to be able to sign him. Aivis…

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NHL Rumors: Teams Still Talking To Avalanche About Matt Duchene

As many as eight teams are interested in Matt Duchene ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are as many as eight teams interested in Matt Duchene, but there doesn't appear to be anything close. None of the teams that…

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NHL Injury Notes: Devils, Sens, Panthers, Caps, Bruins, Habs, Blues, Canucks and Stars

On the New Jersey Devils ... New Jersey Devils: Brian Boyle has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. New Jersey Devils: Boyle on his diagnosis: "My mindset is on Oct. 7. I don’t like missing games. I feel as close to…

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Central Division: Dallas Stars Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $75,196,355 Projected Cap Space: $-$196,355 Projected LTIR Used: $196,355 Current Cap Space: $0 Deadline Cap Space: $0 Todays Cap Hit: $75,196,355 Roster: 24/23 Contracts: 46/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene and the Colorado Avalanche

On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: Matt Duchene after practice yesterday on his future. “I’m taking things one day at a time,” Duchene told BSN Denver, when asked his thoughts on possibly being…

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NHL News: Pens, Sens, Lightning, Canes, Panthers, Wings, Wild, Blues, Stars, Avs and Ducks

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist skated by himself yesterday on their secondary rink. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators coach Guy Boucher said that they are preparing to start the season without…

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Metropolitan Division: Columbus Blue Jackets Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $67,012,975 Projected Cap Space: $7,987,025 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $7,987,025 Deadline Cap Space: $37,139,666 Todays Cap Hit: $67,012,975 Roster: 22/23 Contracts: 43/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Anderson, Athanasiou, Demers, Lupul and Drouin

On Restricted Free Agents ... Bob McKenzie: Andreas Athanasiou and Josh Anderson are the last two remaining restricted free agents and are holding out from training camp. Bob McKenzie: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland was in Toronto meeting the…

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NHL News: Panthers-Coyotes trade, Lupul, Lightning, Devils, Wings and Wild

On the Florida Panthers and Arizona Coyotes ... George Richards: The Florida Panthers have traded defenseman Jason Demers to the Arizona Coyotes for forward Jamie McGinn. Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Demers' and McGinn played with each other in…

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