Mark Easson

21777 Articles

NHL Rumors: Leafs, Panthers, Habs, Alzner, Shattenkirk and More

Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers - Boston Bruins ... Adam Kimelman: Listed to attend last night's Flyers-Bruins game were the Panthers, Jets and Blue Jackets. On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jimmy Vesey and William Nylander ... Leafs Lunch TSN 1050: Darren…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Hawks, Sens, Pens, Flyers, Sabres and more

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan: Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Sarah McLellan: Ekman-Larsson was seen after the game with his left hand wrapped. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Jonathan Toews wasn't able…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Holland and Nylander

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Peter Holland and William Nylander ... Darren Dreger: Peter Holland's agent Joe Resnick: "Peter and Lou met this weekend. At this time, it appears that Peter's future with the club is limited and, Lou will do his…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Stars, Flames and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins forward Ryan Spooner is on pace for 12 goals and 31 points after scoring 13 goals and 49 points last season. Spooner does still hold value around the league. Have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The injury to defenseman Anton Stralman has shown the lack of depth the Tampa Bay Lightning have on their blueline. Even when Stralman returns (they are hopeful…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Jets, Canucks, Coyotes and Avs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... John Dietz: Center Jonathan Toews is questionable for tonight's game. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sean Reynolds: Bryan Little was practicing with teammates yesterday and doing line rushes with Blake Wheeler and Drew Stafford. Ted…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Canes, Sabres, Bruins, Wings and more

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that center Jordan Staal suffered a concussion during the Panthers game. Francis added there is not time frame on when he could return. Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes put Staal…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas, Bruins and Canucks

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Martin Biron: "Golden Knights may have their new head coach handed to them on a silver platter." James Mirtle: Guessing that Gerard Gallant is now the Golden Knights front-runner for their head coaching position. Frank…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Blues, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Sabres

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Defenseman Brendan Smith and forward Tyler Bertuzzi left Saturday's games early and will be undergoing tests. "We know they are out a bit," Holland said. "Not sure how long." It…

Mark Easson

NHL News: The Florida Panthers Fire Coach Gerald Gallant

The Florida Panthers fired head coach Gerard Gallant and assistant coach Mike Kelly. GM Tom Rowe will step behind the bench as their interim head coach. Thoughts from the media on Gallant's firing ... George Richards: "He didn't seem to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Blues and Some Potential Trade Fits

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (mailbag) If the Blues are looking/needing a No. 1 or No. 2 center, they are not getting a top one through trade. It could be someone like…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flames, Golden Knights and Canucks

On the Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Flames GM Brad Treliving was listed to attend the Maple Leafs - Capitals game last night. On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Talk is the Golden Knights don't…

Mark Easson