Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Hurricanes and Capitals

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like a to add a center. They need someone that can win face-offs. Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like to trade for Brian Boyle. Jim Matheson: Boyle would be perfect…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Avs, Ducks and Panthers

On the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Hearing that trade talks between the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche have basically stopped. The Bruins won't go to the high asking price the Avs want. On the Colorado Avalanche…

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Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Coyotes, Wild, Oilers, Sharks, Avs and Kings

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: There is no time frame yet on when forward Ales Hemsky could return to the lineup. He's getting close. They will see where he's at on Thursday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Red Wings, Rangers and Senators

On the Detroit Red Wings ... George Sipple: Sounding like defenseman Mike Green will return to the lineup tonight. He's been out with a stomach virus. Ted Kulfan: Goaltender Jimmy Howard was on the ice for their optional skate yesterday…

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NHL Trade: Coyotes Trade Michael Stone To Flames

The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Michael Stone to the Calgary Flames for a 2017 3rd round pick and a conditional 2018 5th round pick. The Coyotes are also retaining 50 percent of the Stone's salary. The condition on the…

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens and NY Islanders

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: Wonder if Ryan Miller would be on a short list of potential goaltenders the Flames could look at signing this offseason. On the Montreal Canadiens ... The Fourth Period: The Montreal Canadiens are…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: LA Kings pending RFA Tyler Toffoli could be looking at another bridge contract if he doesn't pick up his goal scoring production. Andy Tonge of Mayors Manor: John Hoven was on NHL…

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NHL Rumors: Devils, Flyers and Penguins

On the New Jersey Devils ... Arpon Basu of NHL.com: The Devils have made 34-year old Mike Cammalleri a healthy scratch. He hadn't scored in 18 games going into the weekend, but has 30 points in 51 games. He has…

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets

On the Florida Panthers ... Arpon Basu of the NHL.com:  The Florida Panthers are on a roll and they have over $9 million in salary cap space heading into the trade deadline. "The goal is to be buying," president of…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brian Boyle is a pending free agent. His wife's family is from Tampa and they are hoping to remain. Boyle could be entering…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins Looking For Depth On The Blueline

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford has said recently that they would like at bring in another defenseman before the trade deadline. They lost two Justin Schultz and Olli Maatta to…

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NHL Rumors: Julien, Radulov, Lazar and Vermette

On the Claude Julien, Alexander Radulov, Curtis Lazar and Antoine Vermette ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada's Headlines. Elliotte Friedman: One of the reasons the Canadiens acted quickly on Claude Julien was because another team was in negotiations with him. Friedman…

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