Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Isles, Blackhawks, Pens and More

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Lisa Dillman: The Kings hockey ops said that Jonathan Quick didn't have surgery and has opted for a procedure that doesn't involve surgery. Lisa Dillman: Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are expecting Quick…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and the Winnipeg Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: Anaheim Ducks RFA Hampus Lindholm would be giving up two years of unrestricted free agency compared to the one-year for Rasmus Ristolainen on a six-year deal, which is why he's looking for a…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Stars, Kings, Jets, Blues and Blackhawks

On the Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Winnipeg Jets, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks and Tomas Fleischmann ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Anaheim Ducks would like to get Hampus Lindholm at under the $5.4 million that Rasmus Ristolainen…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Jets, Leafs, Wisniewski and Blues

On the Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets ... Gary Lawless: Don't think the LA Kings have talked to the Winnipeg Jets about Ondrej Pavelec yet. Jim Matheson: If Jonathan Quick needs surgery, have to think that the Kings need to trade…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Coyotes and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Eric Engels: Sidney Crosby isn't travelling with the Penguins. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Tom Reed: Defenseman Ryan Murray blocked a shot in the first period against the Bruins. He thinks he'll be ready for Friday.…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Red Wings and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings and Winnipeg Jets ... Craig Custance of ESPN: The LA Times reported that the Anaheim Ducks and Hampus Lindholm spoke on Friday. The Ducks have plenty of defensemen and may have to trade…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and the Arizona Coyotes

On Hampus Lindholm and the Anaheim Ducks... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Hampus Lindholm is believed to be asking for as high as $7 million a season for as many as eight years. Aaron Ekblad's $7.5 million contract is the ceiling,…

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NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Pens, Rangers, Coyotes, Leafs, Blues and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price worked out yesterday, but he's still day-to-day as his energy level and weight loss are issues. Renaud Lavoie: Price was on the ice for 30 minutes…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Ducks, Canucks and Rangers

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The Kings are exploring their options on the goalie trade market, though nothing is imminent. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Dennis Bernstein: When asked about any Cam Fowler to the Maple Leafs for…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Oilers, Islanders, Bruins and Jets

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday: The Rangers started the season with eight defensemen, but are now down to six healthy ones after their first two games. Coach Alain Vigneault said that Dan Girardi is "more than…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Ducks, Stars, Penguins and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Adrian Dater: Canadiens GM Marc Bergerin was at the Avalanche-Stars game last night. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: Yesterday it was sounding like things were dead quiet on the Hampus Lindholm - Anaheim Ducks…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Flames, Ducks, Blues and Blue Jackets

On the Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff continues to tell teams that call him about RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba that if he doesn't get exactly…

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