Mark Easson

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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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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Need For Depth Down The Middle

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and their need for a third line center, maybe a fourth as well ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins re-signed Brian Dumoulin and Conor Sheary - $7.1 million a season combined for both…

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NHL Rumors: Jagr, Kucherov, Penguins and Butcher

On Jaromir Jagr and Nikita Kucherov ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: notes that Jaromir Jagr was told after the season by the Florida Panthers that after the expansion draft he would be getting a contract offer from them.…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Golden Knights, Coyotes, Doan and Hockey Canada

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Vancouver Canucks talked to unrestricted free agent Brandon Pirri's camp two weeks ago and haven't spoken since (as of a couple days ago). On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Luke Fox of…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Some Markov Fallout

On Andrei Markov ... Aivis Kalnins: Andrei Markov signed a two-year deal with Ak Bars Kazan. thinks that Markov has an opt out clause in his contract for the second year, but unclear at this time. On the Montreal Canadiens…

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NHL News: Predators Lock Ryan Johansen Up For Eight Years

The Nashville Predators have re-signed restricted free agent center Ryan Johansen to an eight-year deal worth $64 million, a $8 million salary cap hit. The soon-to-be 25-year old suffered a thigh injury in Game 4 of the Conference Finals and…

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NHL News: 2018 Draft, Hurricanes, Sabres, Neil and Letang

On the 2018 NHL Entry Draft ... Mike Heika: The NHL and Dallas Stars will be making an announcement tomorrow and it's expected that they'll be announcing the Stars will be hosting the 2018 NHL entry draft. On Carolina Hurricanes…

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NHL Rumors: Will Butcher – Penguins and Canucks

On Will Butcher, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Teams aren't able to talk to Butcher's camp until the 16th, with the Avs holding his rights until the 15th. Butcher's agent did say this…

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NHL Rumors: King, Canucks, Devils, Kerfoot and Canadiens

On Dwight King ... Rick Dhaliwal: Have been hearing that free agent forward Dwight King will be signing a contract to play in the KHL this season. The Vancouver Canucks showed mild interest in King. Dennis Bernstein: King would get…

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