Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Senators and Avalanche

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: A member of the Toronto Maple Leafs front office on what they expect to happen on trade deadline day: “A lot of phone calls,” he…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Talk Increases As NHL Trade Deadline Nears

Trade talk increasing as the deadline approaches ... Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has increased in the past 48 hours as three more teams have accepted their position in the standings - Carolina…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Deadline, Expansion Draft and Cap Issues

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: Ben Bishop and Brian Boyle could be moved by the trade deadline, and it's possible that they are not the only ones on the move. The expansion…

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NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk – A $7 Million Player?

On the Kevin Shattenkirk ... Jeremy Rutherford: St. Louis Blues defenseman Shattenkirk has heard the backlash from people for turning down contract offers from teams that want to trade for him, and nixing the possible trade. Jeremy Rutherford: Shattenkirk: "I don't…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-MON, CBJ-NYI, LA-ANA, VAN-SJ, COL-BUF, and the Avs

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens ... Michael Augello: Scout listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Canadiens game: Montreal Canadiens (3), New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Nashville Predators, Los Angeles…

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NHL Injuries: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Lightning, Penguins, Blues and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Coach Mike Babcock said yesterday morning that Mitch Marner was the best on the ice at their morning skate, but is frustrated with the fact that he was not able to dress…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and Who Should Buy and Who Should Sell

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The acquisition of Patrick Eaves will help out the Anaheim Ducks offense and power play. Eaves flew to LA last night and could be in the lineup today. Bob…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Capitals, Blackhawks, Bruins, Canadiens and Penguins

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Craig Custance: Teams are calling the Jets about forward Drew Stafford. could see him being traded before the deadline. Stafford will be a free agent after the season. On the Washtington Capitals ... Stephen Whyno:…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Pierre Dorion continues to work the phone in an attempt to acquire a forward before the deadline - price permitting of course. He doesn't want to give…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Oilers

On the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues ... Bob McKenzie: just thinking out loud .... "If you're NYR, do you give up 1st rder, plus prospect, for Shattenkirk, or just wait/take chances on July 1? Obviously, there are multiple…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Golden Knights and Canucks

On the Detroit Red Wings ... The Fourth Period: Pending free agent winger Thomas Vanek is getting the most interest. Steve Ott and Brendan Smith could also be moved. Vanek carries a $2.6 million cap hit. Team that have shown…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting FLA-CGY, CAR-OTT, DAL-ARI, Flames and Flyers

On scouting the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames ... George Richards: Scouts listed to attend last night's Panthers - Flames game: New Jersey Devils (2), Winnipeg Jets (2), Montreal Canadiens (2), Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Journal, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators,…

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