Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders and Yakupov

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston was on Sportsnet 590 on P.A. Parenteau. "It's pretty strong," Johnston said of Paranteau's market. "He'll get the Leafs a second-round pick. He's played very well. He's made…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames and Canucks

On the Dallas Stars ... Darren Dreger: The Stars are focusing on Dan Hamhuis and Kris Russell. The Stars have a lot of time for Russell. The Flames are hoping to get two second round picks for Russell. Darren Dreger:…

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks

On the Florida Panthers ... Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston was on Sportsnet 590 yesterday and was talking about the Florida Panthers. "I don't think they're done," he said after Florida made three trades on Saturday. "I think they're…

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NHL Trade: Leafs Trade Winnik and a Pick for Laich, Carrick and a Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Daniel Winnik and a 2016 5th round pick (previously acquired from Anaheim) for 2016 2nd round pick, Connor Carrick and Brooks Laich. Pierre LeBrun: "No salary retention in that Caps-Leafs trade" Mark Masters: Capital…

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NHL Rumors: Brodin, Boedker, Penguins, McGinn, and Senators

On Deadline Day ... Chris Johnston: A text from a NHL front office member:  "I don't think you will be busy." On the Jonas Brodin ... Bob McKenzie: Jonas Brodin's name has been prominent in trade rumors, especially since he…

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NHL Trade: Hurricanes Trade Kris Versteeg To Kings

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded forward Kris Vertseeg to the Los Angeles Kings for prospect Valentin Zykov and conditional 5th round pick. The 29-year old Versteeg was drafted 134th overall in the 5th round of the 2004 draft by the…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Ducks, Drouin and Vatanen

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun: Think the Lightning will look at the rental market for the right price.  They won't give up a first round pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Lightning could use a winger and a right-handed…

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NHL Rumors: Devils – Stempniak, Schlemko and Some Targets

On the New Jersey Devils ... Gary Lawless: The Devils have made Lee Stempniak, Jordin Tootoo, Tyler Kennedy and David Schlemko available. Gary Lawless: The Devils are telling teams that defenseman Eric Gelinas is available. Travis Yost: Asking price for…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson Update

On the Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson ... DJ Been of WEEI: As of this afternoon, the Bruins and Loui Eriksson's agent haven't resumed contract talks. The Bruins most recent offer is said to be for four years. GM Don…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes and Blackhawks

On the Florida Panthers ... Gary Lawless: The Jets, Devils, Coyotes and Canucks are among the teams asking the Panthers about Brandon Pirri. He's a pending RFA with arbitration rights. Gary Lawless: Multiple offers for Pirri. One team offered a…

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NHL Rumors: Pens, Flyers, Isles, Sens, Hawks and More

Cleaning up some tweets from yesterday/last night On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins GM Jim Rutherfood "We're still in business." Dave Molinari: Rutherford: Why would we close the door" on making any more deals when the deadline isn't…

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NHL Trade: Hurricanes Trade Eric Staal To The Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded Eric Staal to the New York Rangers for two 2nd round picks and Finnish prospect Aleksi Saarela. Elliotte Friedman: The Hurricanes will retain 50 percent of his contract. General Fanager: "So the #Canes and #Rangers…

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