Mark Easson

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Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Canucks, Sharks and Blues

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy Ruff said that Jamie Benn is getting better. Benn is a "possibility" for tonight. They'll see where he's at after their morning skate. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Wings, Devils, Sabres and Panthers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Goaltender Matt Murray was a full participant in practice yesterday. Olli Maatta was also on the ice. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Paul Byron could return after missing Saturday's game with an…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Expansion Draft and Coaching

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: If the Bruins find a team to take goaltender Anton Khudobin, they can still expose Zane McIntrye or Malcolm Subban in the expansion draft. Both are are pending RFAs and…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and Scouting the Sens-Oilers

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers ... Bruce Garrioch: Scouts listed to attended yesterday's Senators - Oilers game: Chicago Blackhawks (2), Montreal Canadiens (2), Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks. On…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Avalanche, Islanders and Bruins

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said he's trying to make move before the March 1st trade deadline. The Lightning badly need another top-four defenseman. "If there was something I…

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NHL Injuries: Capitals, Penguins, Canadiens, Jets, Ducks and Kings

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Both T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson were injured on Saturday. “I won’t really have an idea until tomorrow,” Coach Barry Trotz said. “We’ll see where is and reevaluate him tomorrow…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Kings, Canadiens and Bruins

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: The way Gabriel Landeskog played the other night, you have to think the Avs would be crazy to trade him. It could still happen, but I think he'll end up remaining with the Avalanche…

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NHL Rumors: Time For The Boston Bruins To Make Some Sort Of Move

On the Boston Bruins ... Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Bruins GM Don Sweeney should be looking to make a trade with the future in mind. He has some young defensemen that should interest many teams. Sweeney should look…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Avs, Lightning, Bruins, Habs, Coyotes and Blackhawks

On Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend the Flyers - Lightning game: Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings.…

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NHL Injuries: Caps, Devils, Sens, Panthers, Rangers, Preds, Canucks and Jets

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshdyan of the Washington Post: Forward T.J. Oshie suffered an upper-body injury last night and will be re-evaluated today. Coach Barry Trotz didn't update after the game. Oshie took a big hit from Senators defenseman…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers and Rangers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Senators: If the Senators want to upgrade upfront, Coyotes center Martin Hanzal should be considered. He's in the last year of his deal and carries a $3.1 million cap hit. The…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Coyotes and Bruins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Arizona Coyotes and Boston Bruins ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs are in the playoff hunt and it's no secret…

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