Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins and Lightning

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa: The Senators will be without defenseman Cody Ceci tonight. It didn't sound like defenseman Erik Karlsson would be ready to go tonight. They are also without Marc Methot. On the…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Jagr, Kings and Canadiens

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers are in on college free agent Spencer Foo. On Jaromir Jagr and the Los Angeles Kings ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Hearing that it may not be easy for…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Sabres, Lightning, Kings and Islanders

On the Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: A league executive said that Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon is not as untouchable as he once was. Pro scouts…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Lightning, Red Wings, Senators, Islanders, Penguins and Bruins

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Goalie Michal Neuvirth collapsed with over 12 minutes left in the first period yesterday. Neuvirth was alert while being taken off this ice on a stretcher and was…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Defenseman Alex Edler on waiving his no-trade clause:  "I don't know. I haven't thought about it" Defenseman Chris Tanev on his no-trade clause: "I won't be focused on it. But it's a business"…

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NHL Injuries: Islanders, Lightning, Flyers, Bruins, Stars and Ducks

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward John Tavares is week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Andy Graziano: The Islanders are shutting forward Casey Cizikas down for the season with an undisclosed injury. Arthur Staple: Coach Doug Weight said…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 25

The top four in this week's consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged from last week. The Washington Capitals swept all seven first place rankings this week and remain at No. 1. The Pittsburgh Penguins are slowly getting healthy and are…

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NHL News: Patrik Elias Retires From The NHL After 20 Seasons

Patrik Elias announced today that he'll be retiring from the NHL. Elias had been skating, rehabbing his knee for a potential return, but in the end he decided to hang them up. He spent his entire 20 year NHL career…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and Arizona Coyotes

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year, and five of the last six years. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and head coach Paul Maurice are heading into the final…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Lightning, Habs, Isles, Wings, Sens, Devils, Bruins, Sabres and Canes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan when asked if he thinks defenseman Kris Letang will be back for the playoffs: "Yes" Pens Inside Scoop: Forward Jake Guentzel and defenseman Ron Hainsey are game-time decisions tonight.…

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Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Sharks, Jets, Canucks and Stars

  On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Forward Shane Doan on possibly returning to the lineup tonight: "I'm hoping I'm in. That's kind of the plan." On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Coach Pete DeBoer said that forward…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Closing In On Extension For Nikita Zaitsev

  On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nikita Zaitsev ... Michael Augello: Bob McKenzie is reporting that the Toronto Maple Leafs are closing in on a seven-year contract extension for defenseman Nikita Zaitsev. Elliotte Friedman: Hearing the Maple Leafs and…

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