Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Scouting Lightning-Preds, Sens and Avs

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (after last night's game) "If there was ever a time for Dean Lombardi to shake up the Kings roster, tonight's performance is all the motivation he needs." Scouting the Tampa Bay Lightning…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Avalanche and Coyotes

On the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Gabriel Landeskog ... Adrian Dater: Have heard that the Avalanche and Bruins have talked about Gabriel Landeskog. Avs GM Joe Sakic asked for Brandon Carlo, and the Bruins said no. The Bruins countered with…

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NHL Injuries: Habs, Canes, Bruins, Lightning, Ducks, Blues and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Amanda Stein: Forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Andrei Markov will rejoin the team in Toronto and practice with them today. Eric Engels: Alex Galchenyuk was injured on December 4th and the timeline for him to return…

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NHL Draft: 2017 NHL Draft Picks by Team

  The 2017 NHL draft is set for Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th, and will be held at that United Center in Chicago. It will be the first time in the history of the draft that it will…

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NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton Looking For Three-Year Deal From The San Jose Sharks

On the San Jose Sharks and Joe Thornton ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sharks are one of four teams that don't have any players with no-movement clauses - Flames, Blues and Capitals are the other three. Joe Thornton is a…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Canucks, Islanders and Red Wings

On the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a winger to play with Jonathan Toews. They may have an 'itchy trigger finger.' Bonus overages for…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The plan from the start of the season for the Flyers may have been to have Steve Mason and Michal Neuvirth duel each other in an internal competition for a…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Rangers, Olympics and Panthers

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: At least one team called the Maple Leafs over the weekend to ask if they were on James van Riemsdyk's no-trade list. Trade speculation by the media promotes calls like this. Chris…

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Western Conference Injury Updates and Notes

Western Conference Injury Updates ... On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville confirms that Marian Hossa will return to the lineup tonight. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ryan Getzlaf wasn't in the lineup last night due…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Rangers, Wings, Bruins, Canadiens and more

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Brian Hedger of NHL.com: Forward Ryan O'Reilly practiced yesterday for the first time since having an appendectomy on Christmas day. They are hopeful he can return tonight. "He felt really good on the ice, has no…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, and Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The Blackhawks are considering winger Jarome Iginla. Would give the Blackhawks more depth/insurance up front. Mark Lazerus: Adding to Dater's report ... Have heard Iginla's thrown around, but given the Blackhawks…

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NHL Rumors: Dreger and McKenzie on the Colorado Avalanche

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 on the Colorado Avalanche and what they could do before the trade deadline. Dreger wonders if they should sit tight for now and see where…

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