Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: Multiple sources are saying that the Red Wings have spoken with free agent defensemen Trevor Daley, Dan Girardi and Ron Hainsey. They are also expected to be looking at Dmitry Kulikov. The…

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche and the NY Islanders

On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: The Panthers and Jaromir Jagr are still talking about a contract. They are still discussing money. George Richards: The Panthers want to bring Jagr back next year but for a bit of pay…

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NHL Rumors: Trevor Daley, Justin Schultz and Pittsburgh Penguins

On Trevor Daley ... William DePaoli: As of late afternoon yesterday there were 10 teams that were interested in Penguins pending free agent defenseman Trevor Daley. He will cut the list down in the next 48 hours. He is expected…

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NHL Rumors: Jordan Weal, Winnipeg Jets, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

On Vancouver Canucks ... Darren Dreger: Flyers pending unrestricted free agent forward Jordan Weal was been touring cites and will be Vancouver . On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: The Jets have spoken with free agent goaltender Steve Mason this…

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NHL Rumors: McDavid, Red Wings, Sharks, Canucks, Alzner and Blackhawks

On the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid ... Ryan Rishaug: Think that Connor McDavid could get an eight year deal in the $13 million range. Elliotte Friedman: Furthering McDavid's report, hearing McDavid's deal could be around $13.25 million a season…

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NHL Rumors: Vrbata, Flyers, Islanders and Tavares

On Radim Vrbata ... Craig Morgan: Free agent winger Radim Vrbata could still be a possibility for the Coyotes. Vrbata's camp would like some clarity by July 1st and will be considering offers this week rather than waiting. Pierre LeBrun:…

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NHL Rumors: Girardi, Lightning, Red Wings, Thornton and Marleau

On the Dan Girardi ... E.J. Hradek: Have heard that defenseman Dan Girardi could end up with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Steve Zipay: Girardi to the Lightning makes sense. Ryan Callahan and Girardi's families are close, the Lightning are competitive and…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild

On the Washington Capitals ... Darren Dreger: Pending free agent winger Justin Williams will meet with Capitals management this week to see if there is still a fit. It's 50/50 that he'll be back with the Capitals next season. Isabelle…

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NHL Rumors: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars

On Kris Vesteeg ... Darren Dreger: Have been told that 12 teams have contacted pending free agent Kris Versteeg. The Calgary Flames continue to talk with him about coming back next season. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger of…

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NHL Rumors: Markov, Radulov, Alzner, Franson and Golden Knights

On Andrei Markov ... Renaud Lavoie: Sources saying that pending UFA defenseman Andrei Markov is looking for a two-year deal at a $6 million cap hit. L.A. Lariviere: If Markov is looking for a two-year deal at $6 million, he…

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NHL Rumors: Bernier, Condon, Polak, Folin, Kovalchuk and Rangers

On the Goalie Market ... Stephen Whyno: It will be interesting to see how the goalie market ends up playing out. Jonathan Bernier has a connection with Flyers GM Ron Hextall. Teams are showing an interest in Senators UFA Mike…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Oilers, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: "Vegas has had all the leverage for a long time in this process but now losing some as every day goes by and still have players to move. From talking to some teams,…

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