Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings Edition

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan of the Detroit Red Wings: With the expansion draft in June, the Red Wings might be able to get an expensive contract off the books. The Red Wings will have some salary…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Stars, Islanders, Maple Leafs, Devils, Flames, Canucks and College UFAs

On the Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks and some college free agents ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Mike Harrington wrote a couple weeks ago wondering if the Sabres…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Sens, Islanders, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos is getting closer to returning to the Lightning lineup, possibly as early as this weekend. Stamkos said yesterday was his "best day yet." Stamkos…

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Western Conference Injuries: Wild, Blackhawks, Sharks and Coyotes

On the Minnesota Wild ... Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press: Forward Zach Parise took a high stick on Tuesday, he has is vision and coach Bruce Boudreau said it's an upper-body injury. “His eye looks pretty black and blue,”…

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: A lot of the Florida Panthers young core are locked up to long-term deals. General manager/coach Tom Rowe said that though they may not be playing for NHL jobs down…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Pens, Leafs, Habs, Wings, Panthers, Devils and Islanders

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Eddie Lack: "I'll keep doing test and rehab today to get back as soon as possible. Great to see the guys this morning thanks to everyone who stayed on the ice yesterday and @DetroitRedWings players…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Wild, Sharks, Jets and Canucks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Getzlaf is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He took part in their warm-ups, but wasn't able to go. On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Zach Parise's eye is "really swollen"…

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NHL Rumors: Tuukka Rask and the Boston Bruins

On the Boston Bruins and Tuukka Rask ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Wondering if the Bruins are not trusting goaltender Tuukka Rask in big games as they once did. Rask has looked a little mentally rattled of late, especially after…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Duchene, Varlamov and Bednar

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman was on the NHL Network on Friday and was talking about the Colorado Avalanche, and he wonders if Matt Duchene will tell the Avs to trade him. “I…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars forward Patrick Sharp is done for the season as he'll have hip surgery today. The 35-year old is a pending unrestricted free agent. Sharp was asked about what…

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NHL Injuries: Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: It's looking like the Maple Leafs won't be losing goaltender Frederik Andersen to a long-term injury. He was pulled on Saturday night, but was on the ice yesterday before practice,…

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NHL Injuries: Senators, Sharks, Lightning and Hurricanes

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ian Mendes of TSN: Senators forward Clarke MacArthur is still hoping to return this season. “I’m always holding out for this year. I could care less about next year,” MacArthur said. “I’m only training like…

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