Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Vegas, Wings, Hawks, Ducks, Pens, Blues and Coyotes

On the Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues and Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The Jets won't do a Jacob Trouba for Marc-Andre Fleury and pick/prospect as they still…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Blackhawks and Lightning

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (answering question) There are not many pending UFA wingers that could fit in their top-six. P.A. Parenteau has been good in New Jersey, and have always liked Brian Gionta. Could also see…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…

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NHL Rumors: Canadians, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Dennis Bernstein: (answering question) The best second line center trade option for the Montreal Canadiens if they are looking for a rental is Martin Hanzal. On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets…

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NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Flames, Oilers, Lightning and Rangers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Brendan Savage: Goaltender Jimmy Howard will be out for four to six weeks with a mild MCL sprain according to GM Ken Holland. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Troy Brouwer left…

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NHL Rumors: Top NHL Trade Candidates Team

Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the all NHL trade candidates team heading into the holiday break. “It’s pretty tough right now. So many teams against the cap, so many teams in it,” said one Eastern Conference general manager this…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Is it time to blow it up?

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Darren Dreger: "Duchene, Landeskog...name a core player and the rumors will be flying once the roster freeze lifts. Something has to give in Colorado." Adrian Dater: There are 50 games remaining for the Avalanche, "but it…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Panthers, Hawks, Blues, Kings and more

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat and Ryan Callahan were all out last night. Cedric Paquette and Vladislav Namestnikov didn't take part in their morning skate. Coach Jon Cooper: "We're losing more players than we're…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Preds, Pens, Stars, Jets, Lightning, Coyotes and Ducks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Arizona Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking at Ak-Bars Kazan forward Vladimir Tkachev, who could…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Oilers, Canucks and Ducks

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: When asked if there was any chance the Red Wings would sign Thomas Vanek to an extension ... "Let's see where they are near trade deadline." On the Edmonton Oilers ...…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Habs, Devils, Leafs, Coyotes, Stars and Sharks

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop will be out for three to four weeks with a lower-body injury. They have recalled Kristers Gudlevskis yesterday. On the Detroit Red Wings…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Anaheim Ducks want to give it a shot this year, but are tight against the cap. Teams are looking at the Ducks and their young blueline.…

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