Mark Easson

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Jets, Stars, Canucks and Blues

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Dan Wood: Defenseman Sami Vatanen didn't practice yesterday due to his lower-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Defenseman Tyson Barrie is out tonight, and Fedor Tyutin is probable. On the Winnipeg Jets…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting MON-EDM, Canadiens and Maple Leafs

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers ... Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Canadiens-Oilers game: San Jose Sharks (2 - including GM Doug Wilson), St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs,…

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils – Parenteau, Elias and Shattenkirk

On the New Jersey Devils ... The Fourth Period: Though he may not fit into a contenders top-six, Devils winger P.A. Parenteau could be a nice rental pickup for a team looking for some offense from their bottom-six. He is…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Lightning, Sabres, and Bruins

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dennis Bernstein: After Vern Fiddler was traded for fourth round pick, think that the Red Wings could get a 2nd round pick plus for Thomas Vanek. Wouldn't trade a first round pick for him.…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford would rather not trade Marc-Andre Fleury in-season. He'd rather worry about the expansion draft after their playoffs are over. “Our priority here is to…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Sharks, Bruins, Avs, Senators, Canadiens, Blues and Lightning

On the Arizona Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A frustrated GM said that they are only…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Oilers, Canadiens and Coyotes

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on the radio: "I think Tampa is going to trade Ben Bishop, but there's no market for him right now." ... "I'm not sure what value you'll get back, other than the…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa Senators

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Canucks forward Bo Horvat will be a restricted free agent after the season, and he admits that he's thought about it. There haven't been any contract talks yet, and there won't…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting MON-WSH, DAL-CHI … Stars, Blackhawks and Avs

On Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals ... Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend the Canadiens-Capitals game: Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators. On Scouting…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Preds, Canucks, Oilers, Kings and Stars

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Sami Vatanen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Colorado Avalanche: Coach Bednar said that Tyson Barrie, Rene Bourque and Fedor Tyutin are all day-to-day and are probable…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Habs, Rangers, Lightning, Sabres, Leafs and Wings

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Brian Wilde: No decision yet on whether Phillip Danault will be available today. Has an upper-body injury On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Alain Vigneault said that Kevin Hayes is getting close to…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Time To Become Sellers?

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings lost Alexey Marchenko to waivers (Toronto) to clear room for Brendan Smith's return to the lineup. There could be more moves in the…

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