Mark Easson

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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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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Wild and Avalanche

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: The Sabres are looking at 24-year old KHL defenseman Viktor Antipin. On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti: Think the Devils are better off not trading Cory Schneider this offseason as it…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Arizona Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: The Senators signed prospect Colin White to an amateur tryout. Dean Brown: If the Senators sign White to an entry-level contract, he would be eligible to play in the playoffs. Bruce Garrioch: Thinking…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Jets and Coyotes

  On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Conor Sheary: "He has a lower-body injury. It happened in the 1st period in the offensive zone. Right now his status is day-to-day." Wes Crosby: Evgeni Malkin didn't skate…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Flyers, Coyotes and Avalanche

On the New York Islanders and potential Union College free agents ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines - Elliotte Friedman: John Tavares has a year left on his contract, but his long-term status with the New York Islanders could…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Islanders, Hurricanes, Devils and Senators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Goaltender Frederik Andersen left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that the Sabres doctor thought that Andersen should be pulled from the game. Chris…

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

    On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Forward Patrick Sharp will have hip surgery on Tuesday and is done for the season. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm said…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils

On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks GM Jim Benning on their defense: "That's a position we have depth at. We'll look at trade market and if we can switch a D for a good young forward, we…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Wings, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Stars and Ducks

On the New York Rangers ... New York Rangers: Henrik Lundqvist said he'll return on Sunday and will be starting. New York Rangers: Defenseman Dan Girardi will return to the lineup today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith…

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