Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Wings, Jackets, Sens, Pens, Lightning, Oilers, Jets and More

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Coach Jeff Blashill said that Thomas Vanek will likely return tonight. Goaltender Jimmy Howard skated on his own yesterday, but is not ready to play yet. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ...…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Coyotes, Blackhawks and Top Trade Bait

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is looking for a third line center. He was in Minnesota watching the Wild play the Lightning. He was looking at center pending UFA Brian…

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NHL News: Montreal Canadiens Fire Michel Therrien, Hire Claude Julien

The Montreal Canadiens have fired head coach Michel Therrien and hired Claude Julien. This is Julien's second go around with the Canadiens. He coached them from January 17th, 2003 until January 14th, 2006. Julien had a 72-62-10-15 record (W-L-T-OTL) with…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche and Coyotes

On the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion was on TSN 1200 yesterday and confirmed that he's spoken with Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic. Dorion indicated a deal was…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks: Hansen, Burrows, Gudbranson and Miller

On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre LeBrun said he thinks teams have already called the Canucks about Jannik Hansen. TSN Radio Vancouver: LeBrun thinks the Canucks could get a 2nd or 3rd round pick Alexandre Burrows. Iain…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Sakic, Landeskog and Duchene

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs GM Joe Sakic is expected to be with the team today as they play in New Jersey. He'll be with them in Buffalo on Thursday and Carolina on…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Martin Hanzal

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Scouts listed to attend last Saturday's Coyotes-Penguins game: Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Vegas Golden Knights (2), Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins.…

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils And The Detroit Red Wings

On the New Jersey Devils ... Andrew Gross of The Record: The Devils play five games in eight days, and it will determine if GM Ray Shero will be a buyer or seller at the trade deadline. P.A. Parenteau is…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens And The Colorado Avalanche

On the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 690 radio talking about the Montreal Canadiens and their struggles. McKenzie thinks it's time for Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin to do something.…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Canucks, Jets, Wild, Coyotes, Blues and Stars

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Sami Vatanen will "be an option for us " On the Vancouver Canucks ... News 1130 Sports: Bo Horvat's agent said that he had an MRI and…

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

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Carl Hagelin and Conor Sheary skated yesterday morning. Hagelin is still in concussion protocol. Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan: "Hagelin skated this morning. He's still status quo. We'll see how he responds after…

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NHL Rumors: The Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche

On the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche ... Kevin Paul Dupont: If the Boston Bruins trade for Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog and include Brandon Carlo, look for them to trade out some salary in the deal. Jimmy Hayes? Fluto…

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