Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-MON, CBJ-NYI, LA-ANA, VAN-SJ, COL-BUF, and the Avs

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens ... Michael Augello: Scout listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Canadiens game: Montreal Canadiens (3), New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Nashville Predators, Los Angeles…

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NHL Injuries: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Lightning, Penguins, Blues and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Coach Mike Babcock said yesterday morning that Mitch Marner was the best on the ice at their morning skate, but is frustrated with the fact that he was not able to dress…

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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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