Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and Who Should Buy and Who Should Sell

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The acquisition of Patrick Eaves will help out the Anaheim Ducks offense and power play. Eaves flew to LA last night and could be in the lineup today. Bob…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Capitals, Blackhawks, Bruins, Canadiens and Penguins

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Craig Custance: Teams are calling the Jets about forward Drew Stafford. could see him being traded before the deadline. Stafford will be a free agent after the season. On the Washtington Capitals ... Stephen Whyno:…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Pierre Dorion continues to work the phone in an attempt to acquire a forward before the deadline - price permitting of course. He doesn't want to give…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Oilers

On the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues ... Bob McKenzie: just thinking out loud .... "If you're NYR, do you give up 1st rder, plus prospect, for Shattenkirk, or just wait/take chances on July 1? Obviously, there are multiple…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Golden Knights and Canucks

On the Detroit Red Wings ... The Fourth Period: Pending free agent winger Thomas Vanek is getting the most interest. Steve Ott and Brendan Smith could also be moved. Vanek carries a $2.6 million cap hit. Team that have shown…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting FLA-CGY, CAR-OTT, DAL-ARI, Flames and Flyers

On scouting the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames ... George Richards: Scouts listed to attend last night's Panthers - Flames game: New Jersey Devils (2), Winnipeg Jets (2), Montreal Canadiens (2), Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Journal, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators,…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Multiple sources are saying the prospect Stanislav Galiev is on the trading block. Galiev has 15 goals and 11 assists in 33 games in the AHL this season. Other…

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NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk – Lightning, Oilers, Coyotes, Rangers and Bruins

On the Kevin Shattenkirk ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1260 on the Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Louis Blues, and Kevin Shattenkirk trade that fell through. “I’m thinking Tyler Johnson is part of that package going…

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Western Conference Injuries: Canucks, Ducks, Coyotes, Oilers, Stars and Avs

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Luke Fox: Troy Stecher has a confirmed case of the Mumps. Chris Tanev, Nikita Tryamkin, Mike Chaput and Markus Granlund have all showed symptoms. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle said…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Capitals, Penguins, Flyers, Sabres, Devils and Blue Jackets

On the Washington Capitals ... Capitals PR: Defenseman Matt Niskanen (lower-body), Brooks Orpik (lower-body) and T.J. Oshie (upper-body) all missed last night's game and are all listed as day-to-day. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan…

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NHL Trade: Detroit Red Wings Trade Tomas Jurco To The Chicago Blackhawks

The Detroit Red Wings traded winger Tomas Jurco to the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2017 3rd round pick. The 24-year old Jurco was drafted 35th overall in the 2nd round of the 2011 draft by the Red Wings. He carries…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Coyotes, Stars, Canucks, Flames, Panthers, Lightning and Blackhawks

On the St. Louis Blues, Arizona Coyotes, Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: It's looking more likely that if the St. Louis Blues trade Kevin Shattenkirk,…

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