Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Flyers, Stars and Sabres

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Terrell Williams of NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. "First and foremost, the most important thing is for Bryan to take care of himself and our thoughts are with him and his…

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Quick Hits: Waivers, Roster Notes, Lines, Pairings and Starters

On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: The Hurricanes put Jakub Nakladal on waivers today. The Maple Leafs did the same for Seth Griffith. The Panthers put Shane Harper on waivers. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: The Leafs had to…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks and Islanders

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 saying that he hasn't heard anything "substantive" on trade talk involving the Toronto Maple Leafs: "I don't get the sense that Toronto is in the heat of anything."…

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NHL Injuries: Stars, Canes, Flames, Sabres, Canucks, Wings and more

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Patrick Sharp practiced today with teammates for the first time since suffering a concussion. He is not expected to play, but it is a good sign he's able to practice. Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Trouba and the Red Wings

On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Pierre LeBrun of TSN: Think that Jacob Trouba would ultimately welcome a change. His contract is easily moveable and the Jets can take offers for him for the next two years. Ken Wiebe…

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NHL Rumors: Hot Seat, Kovalchuk, Olympics and Canucks

On the Hot Seat ... Michael Traikos in the Toronto Sun: Looking at five coaches that could be on the hot seat already this season: Jack Capuano (New York Islanders), Willie Desjardins (Vancouver Canucks), John Tortorella (Columbus Blue Jackets), Lindy…

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NHL Injuries: Hawks, Sabres, Wild, Canes, Lightning, Flames, Sens and Oilers

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger: Forward Artem Anisimov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Coach Joel Quenneville wouldn't say why he was pulled from the game. Mark Lazerus: Quenneville on Anisimov's injury: "We don’t like talking about injuries. Not…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 5

    Five different teams received first place votes in this week's NHL power rankings. The New York Rangers received two first place votes and sit atop our consensus NHL power rankings this week The Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Habs-Bruins, Coyotes, Isles and Canucks

On Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins ... Hockey Inside/Out: Scouts listed to attend the Canadiens-Bruins game: LA Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild. On trade requests and the Arizona Coyotes ...…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Ducks, Red Wings and Kings

On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jacob Trouba's two-year, $6 million doesn't hurt his trade value, but it would be a surprise if the team attitude changes. Don't see…

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Morning Hits: Lindholm, Yakupov and Injury Updates

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm said that he'd be okay to play, but it's up to the coaches. On the Florida Panthers and NY Rangers ... Harvey Fialkov: Dylan McIlrath will practice with Panthers today.…

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Quicks Hits: Spezza, Nelson, Lines, Pairings and Starters

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Center Jason Spezza (lower-body) skated this morning, but he's not ready to return just yet. On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Brock Nelson was feeling better today after only playing…

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