Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Vegas, Bruins and Canucks

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Martin Biron: "Golden Knights may have their new head coach handed to them on a silver platter." James Mirtle: Guessing that Gerard Gallant is now the Golden Knights front-runner for their head coaching position. Frank…

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NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Blues, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Sabres

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Defenseman Brendan Smith and forward Tyler Bertuzzi left Saturday's games early and will be undergoing tests. "We know they are out a bit," Holland said. "Not sure how long." It…

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NHL News: The Florida Panthers Fire Coach Gerald Gallant

The Florida Panthers fired head coach Gerard Gallant and assistant coach Mike Kelly. GM Tom Rowe will step behind the bench as their interim head coach. Thoughts from the media on Gallant's firing ... George Richards: "He didn't seem to…

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NHL Rumors: The Blues and Some Potential Trade Fits

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (mailbag) If the Blues are looking/needing a No. 1 or No. 2 center, they are not getting a top one through trade. It could be someone like…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Golden Knights and Canucks

On the Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Flames GM Brad Treliving was listed to attend the Maple Leafs - Capitals game last night. On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Talk is the Golden Knights don't…

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NHL Rumors: Five Players Who Could Be Moved At The NHL Trade Deadline

On five players who could be moved by the NHL trade deadline ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Looking at five players who could be traded before the March 1st NHL trade deadline. Evander Kane - The Sabres are willing to…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres

On the Montreal Canadiens and Alexander Radulov ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Alexander Radulov and his agent could be willing to talk long-term contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens. “He likes Montreal and the fans have quickly adopted him. I don’t…

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Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Blues, Kings, Coyotes, Jets and Avs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville wouldn't rule out Jonathan Toews for today's game. Chris Hine: Source said that Toews' upper-body injury is not a head injury. On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Devils, Caps, Lightning, Sens and Habs

On the New Jersey Devils ... Andrew Gross of North Jersey: Winger Taylor Hall skated before practice yesterday and is ahead of schedule according to coach John Hynes. "He's making some very good progress," Hynes said. "He's a little bit ahead…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Coyotes, Sabres, Canucks, Blues and Bruins

On the Colorado Avalanche, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: If the Colorado Avalanche are out of the playoff race at the trade deadline, it will be interesting to see what Jarome Iginla will want…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Vegas

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre: After signing defenseman Ben Hutton yesterday (two years, $2.8 million per), GM Jim Benning will start looking to extend forward Bo Horvat. He expects that they will do a long-term deal. TSN Radio Vancouver:…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Ducks and More

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Jack Eichel practiced yesterday but didn't travel with the team to Washington. “He was bouncing in and out of guys, and it’s another step,” Bylsma said. “He wanted to be…

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