Mark Easson

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Eastern Conference News: Red Wings, Devils, Senators, Flyers and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Coach Jeff Blashill said that defenseman Danny DeKeyser likely won't be ready for Tuesday, but is expected to return later on in their road trip. On the New Jersey Devils ... Mike…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Wild, Canucks and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler suffered a knee injury on Friday. Nick Kypreos gives an update. “still waiting to see whether or not he could avoid surgery.” “You look at how this…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Avalanche and Rangers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings now have to move out some salary to fit Andreas Athanasiou's $1.378 million contract in. They do have some time to figure it out. "Ultimately, we're going…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Penguins, and Canadiens

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Dating back to last season, and amplified when Patrick Marleau signed with the Maple Leafs, the Sharks need more skill on their wings. The Sharks have about $6 million…

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NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Rangers, Ducks, Predators and Blues

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Adam McQuaid will be out for approximately eight weeks after having surgery to repair a broken right fibula. Joe Haggerty: Players missing practice yesterday: Adam McQuaid, Kevan Miller, David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron. On…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: The Red Wings have let RFA Andreas Athanasiou know that they want him to play for them this season. The Red Wings and Athanasiou's camp had a conference call…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Marleau, van Riemsdyk, Bozak, and A Top-Four Dman

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Patrick Marleau just played his 1,500th game this week, and he's not thinking of slowing down anytime soon. The 38-year old signed a three-year deal this offseason and could be…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Penguins, Flyers, Ducks, Kings and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins put Ryan Spooner on the IR with a right groin adductor tear. David Backes was activated from the IR. Boston Bruins: GM Don Sweeney said the goaltender Tuukka Rask has a…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 2

Here is our first look at the NHL power rankings of the 2017-18 season. We've taken power rankings from six media outlets this week. To get our consensus NHL Power Rankings point totals, we awarded the top team 31 points,…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Golden Knights, Iginla, Oilers and Houston

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: 30 Thoughts roundup. Even if the Colorado Avalanche continue to win, it's still unlikely that Matt Duchene stays. still thinks he wants a fresh start. They might be now looking at non-NHL prospects, focusing on left-handed…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: (before Jeff Carter's injury) If the Kings feel they need to upgrade their top-nine before the trade deadline, they could offer up defensemen Jake Muzzin…

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NHL News: Canadiens, Ducks, Coyotes, Wild, Blues and Kings

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Defenseman David Schlemko had hand surgery and will be out for three to four more weeks. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have assigned winger Nic Kerdiles to San Diego…

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