Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Sens, Leafs, Pens, Isles, Wings, Devils, Lightning, Kings and Preds

On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: Coach Guy Boucher confirms that forward Bobby Ryan is out four to six weeks with a broken finger. Mark Stone has a neck injury. Mike Hoffman is out with a groin injury. Darren…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Canadiens, Islanders and Oilers

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has a no-movement clause so they can't demote him. He could become a healthy scratch if Matt Bartkowski progresses and earns Glen Gulutzan's trust. On the Montreal Canadiens ...…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Five Cheap Deadline Targets

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly.com: The Philadelphia Flyers are still in the wildcard race, but have a few teams ahead of them who have games in hand. There aren't really any trades that GM Ron Hextall…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Hanzal, Doan and Stone

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: GM John Chayka hasn't ruled out re-signing Martin Hanzal. Sources saying that there is a lot of interest in Hanzal. Craig Morgan: Chayka said again that there hasn't been any talks about Shane…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Guessing that the Stars will leave Dan Hamhuis unprotected for the expansion draft, and will decide between Stephen Johns and Jamie Oleksiak. Whoever they decide not to protect will be traded or exposed…

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NHL Rumors: Rental Dmen, Canadiens, Richards, and Bruins

On pending free agent defensemen that could be available ... Bob McKenzie: Pending free agent defenseman leading up to the trade deadline that could be available: Kyle Quincey ($1.25 million), Ron Hainsey ($2.83 million), Dmitry Kulikov ($4.33 million), Kevin Shattenkirk ($4.25…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Hurricanes and Capitals

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like a to add a center. They need someone that can win face-offs. Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like to trade for Brian Boyle. Jim Matheson: Boyle would be perfect…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Avs, Ducks and Panthers

On the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Hearing that trade talks between the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche have basically stopped. The Bruins won't go to the high asking price the Avs want. On the Colorado Avalanche…

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Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Coyotes, Wild, Oilers, Sharks, Avs and Kings

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: There is no time frame yet on when forward Ales Hemsky could return to the lineup. He's getting close. They will see where he's at on Thursday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Red Wings, Rangers and Senators

On the Detroit Red Wings ... George Sipple: Sounding like defenseman Mike Green will return to the lineup tonight. He's been out with a stomach virus. Ted Kulfan: Goaltender Jimmy Howard was on the ice for their optional skate yesterday…

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NHL Trade: Coyotes Trade Michael Stone To Flames

The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Michael Stone to the Calgary Flames for a 2017 3rd round pick and a conditional 2018 5th round pick. The Coyotes are also retaining 50 percent of the Stone's salary. The condition on the…

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens and NY Islanders

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: Wonder if Ryan Miller would be on a short list of potential goaltenders the Flames could look at signing this offseason. On the Montreal Canadiens ... The Fourth Period: The Montreal Canadiens are…

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