Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Lightning, Canadiens, Leafs and Stars

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Yesterday was the third consecutive day that Corey Crawford was skating. He's faced some shots, but there is no timetable yet on when he will return. “We’ll see how he’s…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Golden Knights, Oilers, Avs and the Trade Market

On the Wininpeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Think that Winnipeg Jets goaltender doesn't look like a No. 1 starter just yet. The Jets could use a veteran like a Jimmy…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Los Angeles Kings will be protecting Drew Doughty, Alec Martinez and Jake Muzzin for the expansion draft, with Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter, Tyler Toffoli and likely Tanner Pearson up…

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Florida Panthers News: Bizarre Situation Going On In Florida

On the Florida Panthers ... Darren Dreger: Several GM have confirmed that Dale Tallon reached out to them this week and told them that he is "back in the saddle." Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: The Florida Panthers continue to…

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Maple Leafs News: Babcock Responds To Corrado’s “If The Coach Doesn’t Like You” Comment

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Frank Corrado and Mike Babcock ... David Alter of The Athletic: Maple Leafs defenseman Frank Corrado was happy that Peter Holland was traded and given an opportunity to play. Corrado continues to be a healthy…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Wings, Panthers, Stars and Rangers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Defenseman Kris Letang will be out for "a couple of weeks" with a lower-body injury according to coach Mike Sullivan. They've recalled Derrick Pouliot from the AHL. On the…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 10

The Pittsburgh Penguins moved up to top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 10. This week with eight media outlets used, we've dropped the highest and lowest rankings for each team in attempt to eliminate any large…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Canucks and Blackhawks

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Kings GM Dean Lombardi has been looking at goalie options for awhile now. How their current tandem of Peter Budaj and Jeff Zatkoff plays on their road trip could dictate if a…

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NHL News: Different Reports About The Florida Panthers Management Situation

On the Florida Panthers ... Darren Dreger: "Dale Tallon is resuming control of management duties and Hockey Ops in Florida. Panthers need to get back on track and stabilize things ... There won't be an overhaul in Florida, but Tallon will…

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NHL Injuries: Wilson, Lightning, Sens, Sabres, Kings, Sharks and More

On Ron Wilson ... Craig Custance: Ron Wilson said he is feeling better after having a stroke: "In rehab now for a couple of weeks." On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper on injured forward Nikita Kucherov's…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Lightning, Blues and Oilers

Scouting the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings ... Chad DeDominicis: Scouts listed to attend last night's Sabres - Kings game: Canadiens (3), Kings, Flyers, Bruins, Stars, Flames, Ducks, Jets, Capitals, Vegas, Panthers, Sharks and Maple Leafs. (DeDominicis notes that…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks, Oilers, Bruins, Wild, Canadiens and Lightning

On International play, the Buffalo Sabres, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The NHL is proposing an International schedule to the NHLPA that may look something like: Olympics in 2018…

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