Mark Easson

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NHL News: Waivers, Bruins, Sens, Flames, Islanders, Jackets, Ducks, Wild and Coyotes

On Waivers ... Elliotte Friedman: Players put on waivers yesterday: Martin Marincin - Toronto Maple Leafs and Calvin Pickard - Vegas Golden Knights. Chris Johnston: If Marincin went unclaimed and assigned to the AHL, he would still count $200,000 against…

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NHL Rumors: Preds, Flames, Blues, Canucks, Penguins, Hurricanes and Flyers

On the Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Nashville Predators are looking to trade for a forward. They could use a center, and maybe…

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Metropolitan Division: Washington Capitals Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $74,960,940 Projected Cap Space: $39,060 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $39,060 Deadline Cap Space: $181,629 Todays Cap Hit: $74,960,940 Roster: 23/23 Contracts: 43/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Iginla and Avalanche

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Winnipeg Jets signed Nikolaj Ehlers to a seven-year, $42 million contract yesterday. Maple Leafs William Nylander will be an RFA after the season. Before the two teams faced off…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Jets, Predators, Wild, Flames, Blackhawks and Kings

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Josh Manson's new contract kicks in next season - four years at a $4.1 million salary cap hit. Eric Stephens: Salary breakdown 2018-19 $3.25 million 2019-20 $4.25 million 2020-21 $4.45 million 2021-22 $4.45…

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Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Habs, Pens, Bruins, Caps, Sens, Wings and Hurricanes

On waivers ... Chris Johnston: Players put on waivers yesterday. Brandon Pirri - Vegas Golden Knights Chandler Stephenson - Washington Capitals Joe Colborne - Colorado Avalanche Eric Tangradi - Detroit Red Wings Patrick Wiercioch - Vancouver Canucks On the Buffalo…

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Pacific Division: Winnipeg Jets Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $67,669,999 Projected Cap Space: $7,300,001 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $7,300,001 Deadline Cap Space: $- Todays Cap Hit: $67,669,999 Roster: 23/23 Contracts: 43/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings and Senators

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Marian Hossa on the LTIR. Defenseman Cody Franson should now be signed soon to a contract at around $1 million. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene…

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Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Wilson, Senators, Hurricanes, Canadiens and Islanders

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Darren Dreger: The Buffalo Sabres have signed Jack Eichel to an eight-year deal at a salary cap of $10 million a season. John Wawrow: Eichel agent tells the AP that Eichel took less money to…

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Western Conference News: Canucks, Stars, Wild, Flames, Knights, Blackhawks and Kings

On the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have traded defenseman Derrick Pouliot to the Canucks for defenseman Andrey Pedan and a 2018 4th round pick. Jason Mackay: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "Even though he made some strides…

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Metropolitan Division: Pittsburgh Penguins Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $71,720,000 Projected Cap Space: $3,280,000 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $3,280,000 Deadline Cap Space: $15,252,000 Todays Cap Hit: $71,720,000 Roster: 22/23 Contracts: 46/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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Pacific Division: Vegas Golden Knights Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $68,675,832 Projected Cap Space: $6,324,168 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $6,324,168 Deadline Cap Space: $29,407,381 Todays Cap Hit: $68,675,832 Roster: 23/23 Contracts: 40/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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