Mark Easson

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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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Western Conference News: Wild, Avs, Stars, Knights and Coyotes

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild and Marcus Foligno agreed on a four-year contract worth $11.5 million - $2.875 million per season. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene after he reported to camp yesterday: "I'm…

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Eastern Conference NHL News: Bruins, Red Wings, Leafs, Rangers, Senators and Ovechkin

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Teddy Purcell will attend the Bruins training camp on a PTO. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that defenseman Ryan Sproul didn't pass…

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Pacific Division: Calgary Flames Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $69,784,210 Projected Cap Space: $5,215,790 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $5,215,790 Deadline Cap Space: $24,253,424 Todays Cap Hit: $69,784,210 Roster: 20/23 Contracts: 45/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL News: Bruins, Jets, Sens, Jackets, Wild, Stars, Leafs, Ducks, Flames and Rangers

On the Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak ... Darren Dreger: The Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak agreed on a six-year contract worth $40 million, a $6.667 million salary cap hit. Chris Johnston: "David Pastrnak's deal comes in just under the…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Penguins, Red Wings and Wild

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Darren Dreger: (this morning) "Duchene update: Plan is to attend camp, but sources say both sides remain committed to trade as best case and will continue to work on it." Mike Chambers of the Denver…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Boston Bruins RFA winger David Pastrnak remains in the Czech Republic and doesn't plan on returning to North America until he has a contract in place. He won't be here for…

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NHL Rumors: Flames and Fleury … Canucks and Offer Sheets

On the Calgary Flames and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Eric Francis of Sportsnet: Now Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, said that back at last year's trade deadline, had Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford worked out a trade to send him…

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