Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Free Agents, and Hall

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Panthers GM Tom Rowe said that they are discussing bringing in some veterans in on PTOs. Rowe added that coach Gerald Gallant would like to bring in a veteran depth defenseman on a…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and NY Islanders

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star: Training camp is few weeks away and the Wild are considering bringing in a forward or two on PTOs. “Before we sign anybody, I think we’d like to have a…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Vegas, Bruins and Wings

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that the Panthers rejected many trade offers for Alex Petrovic. They are wanting to sign him to a long-term deal. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sami Hoffren: Sabres RFA defenseman Rasmus…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Stars and Penguins

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Ben Bishop finished second in Vezina voting, was a second team all-star and will be playing for Team USA at the World Cup. Yet, with one-year left on…

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NHL Rumors: Some Remaining RFAs and UFAs, and Las Vegas

On some remaining RFAs and UFAs ... Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looking at some story lines as training camp approaches. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm still needs to be signed. When the Ducks re-sign the RFA, they…

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Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Oilers, Blackhawks, Panthers and More

On the New York Rangers ... Rangers Report: The Rangers signing Brandon Pirri has nothing to do regarding Rick Nash. Pirri just adds to their depth and a guy who will shoot the puck. Steve Zipay: After signing Pirri, the…

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Coyotes Close to Acquiring Bolland And Crouse From Panthers

The Florida Panthers are reportedly working on a David Bolland and Lawson Crouse trade to the Arizona Coyotes for a conditional second round pick and a third round pick according to Elliotte Friedman. Craig Custance: If Crouse doesn't play with the…

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Rumors and Notes: Sabres, Oilers and Red Wings

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Sabres forward Tyler Ennis only got into 23 games last season due to two concussions. The Sabres were looking for a defenseman at the draft and Ennis' name came…

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Rumors and Notes: Avs, Senators, Stars and Bruins

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: The Avalanche could name a new head coach as soon as today - will be this week. They completed their interview process on Monday. Terry Frei and Mike Chambers: Bob Boughner (Sharks assistant…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames, Lightning and Ducks

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Jim Nill said yesterday that they have spoken with restricted free agent Valeri Nichushkin - just part of the negotiation process. Mike Heika: The Stars have eight defenseman on one-way deals, so guessing that…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Canucks, Oilers and Rangers

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Don't think that the Stars will consider any of the remaining free agents. They will go into the season giving the kids the first opportunity. They know that…

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NHL Rumors: Benning, Avs, Blues and Flames

On free agent Matthew Benning ... Bob Stauffer: Have been told that multiple teams have interest in free agent defenseman Matthew Benning. Benning was an unsigned draft pick of the Boston Bruins. The Kings, Oilers and Canucks would make sense.…

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