Mark Easson

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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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NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Hawks, Blues, Sabres and more

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Daren Millard: Jonathan Quick has a bad groin injury, with surgery a possibility. The Kings could be looking at Quick being out for three to four month. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: Have been…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Blues and the CBA

On the Arizona Coyotes, Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Coyotes are still looking for a top-four, right handed defenseman. They've talked to the Jets about Jacob Trouba and the Blues about Kevin Shattenkirk.…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Las Vegas and the Sharks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Nichols: Blackhawks winger Artemi Panarin will be an RFA at the end of the season: Bob McKenzie "He's going to be looking for Johnny Gaudreau-type money on a long-term deal." On Las Vegas ...…

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Central Division: Winnipeg Jets Season Primer

A quick look at the Winnipeg Jets heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $63,161,625 Projected Cap Space: $9,838,375 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $9,838,375 Deadline Cap Space : $44,272,688 Todays Cap Hit :…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks and Scouting the Devils-Panthers

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: When asked before last night's game if he considered trading or suspending Evander Kane, Sabres GM Tim Murray said that many options went through his mind. Paul Hamilton: Murray added that even though…

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