Mark Easson

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Penguins, Canadiens, Capitals, Rangers and Devils

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Paul Hamilton of WGR 550 reported yesterday that Kyle Okposo is in the Neuro Surgical ICU at a Buffalo hospital. Coach Dan Bylsma said he was "very concerned." Okposo…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Sharks and Wild

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Sami Vatanen was on the ice yesterday, Cam Fowler and Hampus Lindholm were not on the ice. Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Fowler had an MRI yesterday on his right knee.…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Panthers, Jagr, Maple Leafs and Assistant GMs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks will likely have to wait another month to find out what Maxim Shalunov's plans are for next year. Shalunov's agent said on Monday they will likely decide next…

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NHL Draft: Odds To Win The NHL Draft Lottery

    A look at the odds to win the first overall draft pick and the odds to select in the top three for the 2017 NHL draft. The Vegas Golden Knights will be given the same odds as the…

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NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Vladimir Sobotka and the Dallas Stars

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Dhiren Mahiban: Bob McKenzie reporting that the Golden Knights have interviewed both Jack Capuano and Gerard Gallant for their head coaching position. On Vladimir Sobotka ... Aivis Kalnins: Forward Vladimir Sobotka and Avangard have mutually…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Coyotes, Stars and Predators

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defensemen Sami Vatanen and Hampus Lindholm are both day-to-day with upper-body injuries. Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Defenseman Cam Fowler was helped off the ice in the third period after a knee-on-knee…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Rangers, Devils and Sabres

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smtih: Forward Tyler Johnson was on the ice yesterday but it still looks like he's favoring his leg. He returned to the lineup on Sunday. Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Many…

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Olympic News Fallout: Thoughts From The Players

Some thoughts from the players on the NHL not going to the 2018 Winter Olympics ... TSN: Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin said today that he's going to compete for Russia at the Winter Olympics no matter what the NHL says.…

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Olympic News Fallout: Media Thoughts And Notes

Some media thoughts and notes on the NHL not going to the 2018 Winter Olympics ... Rick Westhead: Sources saying that NHLPA's Don Fehr told some agents in at a meeting in Vancouver that he expects the NHL to stop…

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Olympic News: Statements from NHLPA, IOC, IIHF, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada and NBC Sports

A collection of statements from NHLPA, IOC, IIHF, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada and NBC Sports on the NHLs decision to not go to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang ... NHLPA: Statement from the NHLPA after the NHL announced they…

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NHL Rumors: Sobotka, Zaitsev, Grigorenko and the LA Kings

On Vladimir Sobotka ... Aivis Kalnins: Can expect Avangard to start having contract extension talks with Vladimir Sobotka as soon as next week. On KHL's CSKA Moscow ... Aivis Kalnins: The president of CSKA Moscow: ''We will do everything in our…

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers – Jaromir Jagr and Tom Rowe

  On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: The 45-year old Jaromir Jagr is a pending unrestricted free agent and he's said all season that he'd like to play until he's at least 50. “We’re already playing…

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