Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Duclair, Doan, and Possible Blue Line Options

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka on why it's taking so long for them to re-sign restricted free agent Anthony Duclair. “The easy answer is that Duclair didn’t have a good year,…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Panthers, Blues, Golden Knights and Flyers

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun had knee surgery after an injury during a training session this week. He will be out indefinitely. The Coyotes didn't give a timeline for rehab…

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NHL Rumors: Predators … Lightning and Kucherov … Butcher

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: With Mike Fisher retiring, the Predators will have Ryan Johansen, Nick Bonino, Calle Jarnkrok and Colton Sissons down the middle. Frederick Gaudreau is a possibility as well. The Predators will…

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NHL News: NY Islanders … Mike Fisher Retires … Lightning and Kucherov

On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano: After signing Calvin de Haan yesterday, the Islanders have $3.634 million in salary cap space with 13 forwards, eight defensemen and two goalies. That does not include the contracts to either Josh…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche and Zadorov … Canucks and Horvat

On the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Zadorov ... Adrian Dater: Hearing that the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Zadorov are close on a deal that could be in the low $2 million range. Adrian Dater: It might be awhile before the Avalanche…

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NHL Rumors: Wild and Foligno … Avs and Duchene

On the Minnesota Wild and Marcus Foligno ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: After locking up RFAs Mikael Granlund and Nino Neiderrietter, the Minnesota Wild only have Marcus Foligno left to deal with. Foligno's agents have been dealing with…

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NHL News: Islanders, Blues, Wild and Hurricanes

On the New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan ... Mike Kelly: The New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan settled on a one-year deal worth $3.3 million and avoided their salary arbitration hearing. Mike Kelly: "$3.3M is on the…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers and Jagr … Islanders and Tavares

On the Florida Panthers and Jaromir Jagr ... Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that NY Post Larry Brook's report that the Panthers reneged on their contract promise to Jaromir Jagr may be a little different that what Brooks laid out. From…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – David Pastrnak and Goaltending

On the Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak ... Ty Anderson of WEEI: Restricted free agent David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins don't appear to be any closer on a new deal. “I’d say we’re at the same point you asked…

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NHL News: Islanders, Golden Knights, Bruins, Sabres and Blue Jackets

On the New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan ... Elliotte Friedman: The Islanders offered $1.95 million for salary arbitration for defenseman Calvin de Haan, who asked for $5 million. On the Vegas Golden Knights and Nate Schmidt ... Elliotte…

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NHL Rumors: Morin, Avalanche, and Lightning

On Jeremy Morin ... Aivis Kalnins: Have also heard what some Russian outlets are reporting - Jeremy Morin looks to be signing with Yugra of the KHL. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Aivis Kalnins: Expecting there to be a Nikita…

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NHL News: Penguins Re-sign Sheary … Wild Re-sign Niederreiter

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jerry Dipaola of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins re-signed Conor Sheary to a three-year deal worth $9 million - a $3 million salary cap hit. The sides had a salary arbitration hearing set for Friday.…

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