Mark Easson

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Buffalo Sabres GM On Their Non Eventful Trade Deadline

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo Sabres: The Buffalo Sabres were unable to make one trade on deadline day. GM Tim Murray: “I made a lot of calls to set the table on trading away a…

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Fallout and Rumors: Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Herald: The Flames added defenseman Michael Stone last week from the Coyotes for a third round pick and forward Curtis Lazar from the Senators yesterday for basically a second round…

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NHL Rumors: Duchene, Halak, Sabres, Doan, Vegas, Vrbata, Miller, Pens and Lightning

On Matt Duchene, Jaroslav Halak, Dmitry Kulikov, Cody Franson, Shane Doan, Vegas Golden Knights, Radim Vrbata, Ryan Miller, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: It's believed the the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, New…

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Deadline Fallout: Islanders, Jets, Devils and Hurricanes

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Can say this about the Islanders trade deadline day: "No one they wanted was dealt. Of the ones that were moved, do any of them make this team better?" On the Winnipeg…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Sens, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Pens, Hurricanes, Stars and Preds

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Steven Stamkos took part in his full team skate. On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren: Forward Chris Neil will be out for "weeks" after breaking his finger according to coach Guy…

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NHL Trade: Ottawa Senators Trade Curtis Lazar To The Calgary Flames

The Ottawa Senators traded forward Curtis Lazar and defenseman Mike Kostka to the Calgary Flames for a 2nd round pick and defenseman Jyrki Jokipakka. The 22-year old Lazar was drafted 17th overall in the 2013 draft by the Senators. He…

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NHL Trade: Lightning Trade Filppula And Picks To Flyers For Streit

    The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded forward Valtteri Filppula, a 4th round pick and a conditional 7th round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Mark Streit. Craig Custance: The Flyers are retaining 4.7 percent of Streit's contract. The…

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NHL Rumors: Habs, Kings, Stars, Canucks, Oilers, Isles, Bruins, Rangers and Flyers

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Louis Jean: The Canadiens are still looking to improve their team, but it won't be a major deal. Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens still have five second round picks in the next two years. They could…

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NHL Trade: Colorado Avalanche Trade Jarome Iginla To The Los Angeles Kings

  The Colorado Avalanche have traded Jarome Iginla to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional 2018 4th round draft pick. Bob McKenzie: The Avalanche will retain 50 percent of Iginla's salary. The 39-year old Iginla was drafted 11th overall…

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NHL Trade: Detroit Red Wings Trade Thomas Vanek To The Florida Panthers

The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Thomas Vanek to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Dylan McIlrath and a 3rd round pick. The Red Wings will retain 50 percent of Vanek's contract. On the 3rd round pick - if the…

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NHL Trade: LA Kings Trade Dwight King To The Montreal Canadiens

The Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Dwight King to the Montreal Canadiens for a conditional 2018 4th round pick. The 27-year old King was drafted 109th overall in the 4th round of the 2007 draft by the Kings. He…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Kings, Canadiens, Hurricanes and Oilers

On the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: It's not a guarantee that it will happen, but the LA Kings are showing interest in winger Jarome Iginla. Iginla has a full no-trade clause. The interest may be…

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