Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Ducks, Bruins and Jets

On the Detroit Red Wings and the Anaheim Ducks ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings need to upgrade their blueline, and management continues to attempt to do that. Some of the Wings staff were able…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, Kings, and Blues

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk on the trade speculation: "You can’t worry yourself with stuff like that." ... "You’ve got to come to work every day and that type of stuff, you don’t control, so you…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Murray and Fleury

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Matt Murray and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins signed goalie Matt Murray to a three year contract extension yesterday morning, and GM Jim Rutherford immediately had to talk about where…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Isles, Blues, Stars, Capitals and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Todd Walsh: Goaltender Mike Smith returned to Phoenix to get another opinion on his lower-body injury. He's still day-to-day. Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said they've received some test results on Smith, but they don't have a…

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NHL Rumors: UFAs That Could Be Moved, Canadiens, Blackhawks and Oilers

On Free Agents that could be traded this season ... Lyle Richardson on Bleacher Report: Richardson looks at some notable 2017 unrestricted free agents that could be traded this season: Brooks Laich (Maple Leafs - $4.5 million cap hit), Bryan Bickell…

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NHL Rumors: Hampus Lindholm and the Anaheim Ducks

On Hampus Lindholm and the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1290 yesterday talking about the Hampus Lindholm and Anaheim Ducks situation. Dreger won't mention a number that Lindholm could be looking for as it's…

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NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets

On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1290 yesterday talking about Winnipeg Jets RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba. Dreger thinks trade calls to Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff are consistent, if not daily. The…

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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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