Mark Easson

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Rumors and Notes: Canadiens, Bruins and Wild

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Richard Labbe: Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said yesterday that he and Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin talk about star players "including (John) Tavares' Arthur Staple: Am sure that Molson and Bergeron had those talks, but you "can't…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and the Columbus Blue Jackets

On the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Jack Eichel's figures to make between $8 million and $10 million on his next contract extension. What the value is between those two numbers is the tricky…

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Pacific Division: Arizona Coyotes Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $56,910,380 Projected Cap Space: $18,089,620 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $18,089,620 Deadline Cap Space: $84,116,733 Todays Cap Hit: $56,910,380 Roster: 21/23 Contracts: 46/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Bruins

On the Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Adrian Dater: Matt Duchene is basically just waiting to see if he gets traded before the start of training camp. If he's not traded by then, "he'll cross that bridge then" about…

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NHL Rumors: NHL Trade Candidates For This Season

On nine NHL trade candidates for this season ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at some NHL trade candidates heading into this season and some potential destinations for them. Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic is listening to…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings

On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: The reporting date for Avalanche veterans is Thursday. The Matt Duchene and Nikita Zadorov situations still hang over the team. Duchene's agent hasn't said if Duchene will…

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NHL News: Rangers, Oilers, Capitals and Sabres

On the New York Rangers ... Justin Tasch of the NY Daily News: 34-year old Rick Nash is entering the final year of his contract that carries a $7.8 million salary cap hit. “Every year I want to have the…

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Pacific Division: Anaheim Ducks Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $71,684,167 Projected Cap Space: $3,315,833 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $3,315,833 Deadline Cap Space: $15,418,623 Todays Cap Hit: $$71,684,167 Roster: 24/23 Contracts: 47/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the Detroit Red Wings

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno is skating with teammates, but is still without a contract. That could be changing soon. “I think we’re very close,” said Foligno, who moved into…

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NHL News and Notes: Canucks, Ducks, Oilers, Coyotes, Flyers, Leafs and Islanders

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Cap Friendly: The Canucks signed Bo Horvat to a six-year deal worth $5.5 million a season. Some comparables in that range are Jonathan Drouin (six years at $5.5 million per), Jaden Schwartz (five years at…

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NHL Rumors: William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: William Nylander on TSN was saying he's not worried about a contract extension - though the sides have talked - and is focusing on the season. "They’ve talked a little…

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NHL Rumors: Brian Gionta and Jack Eichel

On Brian Gionta ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Forward Brian Gionta is still looking for a team to sign with as training camp approaches. His agent said that multiple teams have shown some interest in Gionta. "Gio has…

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