Mark Easson

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Central Division: Colorado Avalanche Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $65,522,262 Projected Cap Space: $9,477,738 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $9,477,738 Deadline Cap Space: $44,071,482 Todays Cap Hit: $65,522,262 Roster: 19/23 Contracts: 41/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on WGR 550 radio:  "I had one Western Conference GM tell me yesterday he thinks a Duchene deal could go down as early as end of this weekend." On the Columbus…

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NHL Rumors: Andreas Athanasiou and Brian Gionta

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland flew to Toronto yesterday to meet with the agent for RFA Andreas Athanasiou. Holland wouldn't comment on the contract negotiations. The…

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Central Division: Chicago Blackhawks Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $75,034,795 Projected Cap Space: $-$34,795 Projected LTIR Used: $34,795 Current Cap Space: $0 Deadline Cap Space: $0 Todays Cap Hit: $75,034,795 Roster: 22/23 Contracts: 45/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Sabres, and Oilers

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson said that he doesn't consider free agent Jaromir Jagr a good fit in San Jose. On the New York Rangers ... Brett Cyrgalis: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton said…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Penguins, Bruins, Devils and Blue Jackets

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on how they may utilitize Marian Hossa's LTIR cap space: "I think on that one we’re just probably going to take a wait-and-see approach." On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene…

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Eastern Conference News: Leafs, Senators, Canadiens, Sabres, Wings, Lightning, Pens and Bruins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said that Roman Polak's agent had reached out to them looking for an opportunity. His play in the past two years for the Leafs earned him the…

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Western Conference News: Avalanche, Ducks, Blackhawks and Wild

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The Avalanche signed defenseman Nikita Zadarov to a two-year contract worth $4.3 million On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said that Rickard Rakell would play center this preseason.…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, JvR, Vegas, Sabres, Red Wings and Iginla

On John Tavares ... Brian Compton: John Tavares said that they are willing to negotiate with the New York Islanders during the season. On James van Riemsdyk ... Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs winger James van Riemsdyk on being a…

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Metropolitan Division: Carolina Hurricanes Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $57,799,166 Projected Cap Space: $17,200,834 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $17,200,834 Deadline Cap Space: $79,983,878 Todays Cap Hit: $57,799,166 Roster: 21/23 Contracts: 48/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Canadiens, Predators, Blue Jackets, Islanders and Penguins

On Matt Duchene ... Pierre LeBrun: "If you're the Avs, why do you want this kind of distraction to linger? Make your best trade and move on" Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post: It's obvious that Matt Duchene must be…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins: Pastrnak, Beleskey, Spooner and Chara

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: The Bruins and David Pastrnak were trying to do a seven- or eight-year deal, but they couldn't close the gap, so they settled on a six-year deal. Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: If…

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