Mark Easson

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Western Conference Injuries: Preds, Kings, Jets, Avs, Sharks and Wild

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Defenseman P.K. Subban took part in the Predators full practice yesterday. It was his second full practice in the past three days. Coach Peter Laviolette wouldn't say if Subban could…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Caps, Sens, Leafs, Rangers, Pens, Habs and Islanders

On the Washington Capitals ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Defenseman John Carlson didn't practice yesterday and he is doubtful for tonight's game against the Blues. Carlson missed Monday's game with a lower-body injury. Coach Barry Trotz said that Carlson…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche

On the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche ... Thread between Adrian Dater, Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy. Adrian Dater: "Word on the street is Brandon Carlo may be back in play. Gonna be interesting how this shakes out" Joe Haggerty:…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Avs-Hawks, Sens-Blues, Ducks-Lightning … Elias and the Devils

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks ... AJ Haefele: Scouts listed to attend last night's Avs - Blackhawks game: regular scouts from the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes, amateur scout from the New York Rangers, Executive Director of Player…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Panthers and Canadiens

On the St. Louis Blues ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The St. Louis Blues are believed to be among the teams interested in Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal. The Coyotes are looking for a young player that could play in…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Blues, Oilers, Stars and Top 20 Trade Bait

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: Red Wings winger Thomas Vanek said he likes it in Detroit and wants to remain there, but added that he's use to moving now if he gets traded at the deadline. Craig…

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NHL Injuries: Leafs, Lightning, Rangers, Wings, Preds, Jets, Kings and More

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Defenseman Morgan Rielly left in the first period of last night's game with a lower-body injury. His status won't be known until today at the earliest “I don’t know if…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks blueline is deeper than it was last season, but they are thinner up front. The Blackhawks need to trade for a top-six winger before the trade…

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NHL Rumors: Shane Doan and the Arizona Coyotes

On the Arizona Coyotes and Shane Doan ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes forward Shane Doan was asked about Elliotte Friedman's report that he would consider at trade to a top Stanley Cup contender. “I never said that…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Avalanche and Jets

On the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche ... David Pagnotta: The Avalanche have been scouting the Kings (NHL and AHL). Don't get the sense that the Kings are any closer to making a trade. They are exploring their options. Adrian…

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Western Conference Injuries: Oilers, Flames, Kings and Sharks

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: There was no update on defenseman Andrej Sekera after the game. He took a shot of his hand/wrist late in the game. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Micheal Ferland said he's ready…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Updates on Ten Teams

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that he didn't know if Victor Hedman (illness) would be able to play tonight. J.T. Brown (upper-body) likely won't be in the lineup. On the Washington Capitals…

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