Mark Easson

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Deadline Fallout: Islanders, Jets, Devils and Hurricanes

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Can say this about the Islanders trade deadline day: "No one they wanted was dealt. Of the ones that were moved, do any of them make this team better?" On the Winnipeg…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Sens, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Pens, Hurricanes, Stars and Preds

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Steven Stamkos took part in his full team skate. On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren: Forward Chris Neil will be out for "weeks" after breaking his finger according to coach Guy…

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NHL Trade: Ottawa Senators Trade Curtis Lazar To The Calgary Flames

The Ottawa Senators traded forward Curtis Lazar and defenseman Mike Kostka to the Calgary Flames for a 2nd round pick and defenseman Jyrki Jokipakka. The 22-year old Lazar was drafted 17th overall in the 2013 draft by the Senators. He…

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NHL Trade: Lightning Trade Filppula And Picks To Flyers For Streit

    The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded forward Valtteri Filppula, a 4th round pick and a conditional 7th round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Mark Streit. Craig Custance: The Flyers are retaining 4.7 percent of Streit's contract. The…

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NHL Rumors: Habs, Kings, Stars, Canucks, Oilers, Isles, Bruins, Rangers and Flyers

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Louis Jean: The Canadiens are still looking to improve their team, but it won't be a major deal. Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens still have five second round picks in the next two years. They could…

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NHL Trade: Colorado Avalanche Trade Jarome Iginla To The Los Angeles Kings

  The Colorado Avalanche have traded Jarome Iginla to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional 2018 4th round draft pick. Bob McKenzie: The Avalanche will retain 50 percent of Iginla's salary. The 39-year old Iginla was drafted 11th overall…

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NHL Trade: Detroit Red Wings Trade Thomas Vanek To The Florida Panthers

The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Thomas Vanek to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Dylan McIlrath and a 3rd round pick. The Red Wings will retain 50 percent of Vanek's contract. On the 3rd round pick - if the…

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NHL Trade: LA Kings Trade Dwight King To The Montreal Canadiens

The Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Dwight King to the Montreal Canadiens for a conditional 2018 4th round pick. The 27-year old King was drafted 109th overall in the 4th round of the 2007 draft by the Kings. He…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Kings, Canadiens, Hurricanes and Oilers

On the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: It's not a guarantee that it will happen, but the LA Kings are showing interest in winger Jarome Iginla. Iginla has a full no-trade clause. The interest may be…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Penguins, Coyotes and Devils

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta: Some teams have spoken with the Toronto Maple Leafs about forward Josh Leivo. He has one year left on his deal. On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: The Calgary Flames are…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Jets, Canucks, Vrbata and Senators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Renaud Lavoie: Lightning forward Valtteri Filppula rejected a trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of a bigger deal that involved Brian Boyle. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Gary…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Senators and Flyers

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... John Shannon: Vegas are now able to start trading as all the I's are dotted and T's crossed. Nick Cotsonika: GM George McPhee can't acquire players that in the pros, but he's able to…

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