Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils And The Detroit Red Wings

On the New Jersey Devils ... Andrew Gross of The Record: The Devils play five games in eight days, and it will determine if GM Ray Shero will be a buyer or seller at the trade deadline. P.A. Parenteau is…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens And The Colorado Avalanche

On the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 690 radio talking about the Montreal Canadiens and their struggles. McKenzie thinks it's time for Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin to do something.…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Canucks, Jets, Wild, Coyotes, Blues and Stars

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Sami Vatanen will "be an option for us " On the Vancouver Canucks ... News 1130 Sports: Bo Horvat's agent said that he had an MRI and…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Sabres and Maple Leafs

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Carl Hagelin and Conor Sheary skated yesterday morning. Hagelin is still in concussion protocol. Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan: "Hagelin skated this morning. He's still status quo. We'll see how he responds after…

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NHL Rumors: The Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche

On the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche ... Kevin Paul Dupont: If the Boston Bruins trade for Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog and include Brandon Carlo, look for them to trade out some salary in the deal. Jimmy Hayes? Fluto…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Rangers, Penguins and Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (the Rangers had a scout at the Kings AHL affiliate on the weekend) Don't see a fit between the NY Rangers and LA Kings. The Rangers don't really have any pending unrestricted…

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Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sharks, Julien, and the Bruins

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Would have to think that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford would like to add some depth to their blueline if the price is right. Adding a depth defenseman, a…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Coyotes and Matt Duchene Best Fits

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Connor Hellebuyck will be one of the Jets goaltenders next season. Ondrej Pavelec could be traded before the deadline, and if not, the pending UFA likely won't be back…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Bruins, Canadiens and Ducks

On the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens ... Adrian Dater: The Avalanche had three 'scouts' at the Bruins-Canadiens game, including GM Joe Sakic. David Pagnotta: Avalanche's assistant GM Chris MacFarland was also at the Bruins - Canadiens. David…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Avs, Hurricanes, Oilers, Canadiens and Maple Leafs

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that there is trade speculation between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche regarding Matt Duchene. “Those…

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NHL Rumors: Julien, Habs, Canucks, Hurricanes, Avs, Blues and Bruins

On Claude Julien, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Claude Julien's firing had presidents Cam Neely's fingerprints all over it regardless of what…

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