Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Panthers, Golden Knights and the Wild

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: KHL teams are talking to both Dmitry Orlov and Evgeny Kuznetsov, but doesn't expect much to come of it. It it still really early in the offseason. Slava Malamud: The president of CSKA…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Maple Leafs, Stars, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Coyotes and Senas

On the Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Colorado Avalanche's window to hire Kyle Dubas had already closed before the story broke that…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Carolina Hurricanes

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: (mailbag) The Sharks will likely be looking to boost their offense this offseason and it might have to cost them a defenseman or two. The Sharks blueline is…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche and Maple Leafs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators now need to figure out what they need to add to make the next step. They added Alex Burrows, Viktor Stalberg and Tommy Wingels before the deadline.…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Flyers and Devils

On the Montreal Canadiens and Carey Price ... Pierre LeBrun: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin is expected to meet with Carey Price's agent Gerry Johansson next week. Pierre LeBrun: Bergevin and Johansson also talked at the World Championships in Paris. There…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Ryan Miller, Chris Tanev and Alex Edler

On the Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Miller, Chris Tanev and Alex Edler ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning thinks that he can convince UFA goaltender Ryan Miller to re-sign with the team. Jacob Markstrom's three-year, $11…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators

On the Washington Capitals ... J.J. Regan of CSN Mid Atlantic: Alex Ovechkin is one of the best goal scorers and players of all time. He's 32 years old with a $9.5 million salary cap hit, and not a lot…

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NHL Video and Notes: Penguins On Their Way To The Stanley Cup Final

Chris Kunitz scored his second goal of the game in double overtime, sending the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 Game 7 win. John Shannon: Stanley Cup dates: G1:May 29 at Pitt G2:May 31 at Pitt G3:June…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Red Wings, Golden Knights and No-Trade Clauses

On the Colorado Avalanche ... NHL.com: Avalanche VP Jean Martineau on the Sportsnet report that the Avs were given permission to speak with Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas. "We will not comment on rumors," Avalanche vice president Jean…

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NHL Rumors: Potential Buyouts and the New York Islanders

On Buyouts ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at players that could be bought out if they can't be traded or moved to Vegas: Dan Girardi (NYR), Marc Staal (NYR), Antti Niemi (DAL), Kevin Bieksa (ANA), Benoit Pouliot (EDM), Francois…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks

On the Dallas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friendman was on NHL Network and was asked what the Stars might get for their third overall pick. “I think it’s going to come down to…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Antipin, Coaching, Bruins, Canucks and Kane

On Buffalo Sabres ... Igor Eronko: Viktor Antipin confirms that he will sign with the Sabres in a couple days. Pierre LeBrun: Coaches on the Sabres radar: Krueger, Tocchet, J. Montgomery, J. Martin, Housley, Reirden, Boughner. Jimmy Murphy: Source that has…

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