Mark Easson

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 2

It is our first consensus NHL Power Rankings of the season, and for the second week of the NHL season. The Montreal Canadiens took five of six first place rankings this week, with the St. Louis Blues getting the other…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Bruins, Kings, Jets, Vegas and the Draft

On the Vancouver Canucks, Boston Bruins, LA Kings, Winnipeg Jets, Las Vegas and the Expansion Draft ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Vancouver Canucks Nikita Tryamkin admits he showed up to training camp out of shape and that it was a mistake.…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Leafs, Ducks, Scouting, Seattle and World Juniors

On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba: "I did not get sense in dealing w/ people I deal w/ in Winnipeg that they're feeling the heat even a…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Canes, Canucks, Lightning and more

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. It is likely a forearm injury - he was hit by the puck. Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier left last night's game…

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Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Notes and Starting Goalies

Clearing Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: Jamie McBain (ARI), Steve Bernier (NYI) and Milan Michalek (TOR) cleared waivers today. Nobody was put on waivers today. Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that if Michalek cleared waivers, he would report…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Canucks and Kings

On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan: The Maple Leafs put Milan Michalek on waivers yesterday and the Senators could do worse than making a claim on him. He does carry a $4 million cap hit and will be a free…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Islanders, KHL, Ducks and Lindholm

On the Calgary Flames ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040: "You heard Dougie Hamilton's name out there this year. I don't think it was the #Flames shopping him." ... "But I know that at least one team, for sure,…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Stars, Bruins, Sabres, Blues and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby returned to full-contract practice yesterday and could return tonight against the Panthers. Crosby's been out since October 7th. "I feel good," Crosby said. "It's good to have some days like…

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Quick Hits: Waivers, Roster Notes, Injuries and Starting Goalies

On waivers ... Bob McKenzie: The Toronto Maple Leafs put Milan Michalek on waivers. The NY Islanders put Steve Bernier on waivers. The Maple Leafs claim Ben Smith off waivers from the Avalanche. Bob McKenzie: The Arizona Coyotes put Jamie McBain…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Canucks, Kings, Flames, Jets, and Coyotes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, LA Kings and the Calgary Flames ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning are in a similar situation. They have an established goalie (Marc-Andre Fleury and Ben Bishop)…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Flyers, Ducks and Maple Leafs

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Kevin Shattenkirk situation may be a higher priority than Patrick Berglund. Don't think that Blues will let Berglund go to free agency and guess is that…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sens, Canucks, Isles, Coyotes and Rangers

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Simon Despres on the LTIR. Despres carries a $3.7 million salary cap hit, giving them some financial flexibility. Cap Friendly: The Ducks putting Despres on the LTIR likely happened before Saturday's roster…

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