Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Ducks, Oilers, Lucic and the Goalie Market

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: There were only 19 trades made on deadline day, involving 37 players. Trading season is moving towards June instead of the trade deadline for teams. “I think the planning probably takes place after the…

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NHL Injuries: Devils, Rangers, Wings, Lightning, Leafs and More

On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of the Recond: The Devils announced that goalie Cory Schneider will be out at least two weeks with a Grade 1 medial collateral ligament sprain in his right knee. Rest and rehab…

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NHL News: Video Highlights, Scores and Playoff Races

Last night's NHL highlights in just over four minutes. Chicago Blackhawks 4 Detroit Red Wings 1 Dallas Stars 2 Ottawa Senators 1 Pittsburgh Penguins 6 New Jersey Devils 1 New York Islanders 6 New York Rangers 4 Edmonton Oilers 2…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Cameras, Maple Leafs and Bruins

Saturday Night Headlines ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman: Talked to Canucks president Trevor Linden, who said there is no doubt that head coach Willie Desjardins will be back next year. The league is looking at putting cameras in the crossbars, along…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs, and Jankowski

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Igor Eronko: The contract for Canucks prospect Nikita Tryamkin with Avtomobilist has been terminated. He'll be joining the Canucks soon. His deal will have an AHL out clause. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve…

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NHL News: Video Highlights, Scores and Playoff Races

Minnesota Wild 3 (SO) Buffalo Sabres 2 Calgary Flames 4 Pittsburgh Penguins 2 Nashville Predators 5 Colorado Avalanche 2 Anaheim Ducks 3 Los Angeles Kings 2 Tampa Bay Lightning 4 (OT) Carolina Hurricanes 3 Philadelphia Flyers 6 Columbus Blue Jackets…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Islanders and Jets

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello isn't saying much with regards to who he likes and believes in, and who he thinks the Maple Leafs could build around. “We’re still…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Devils, Stars, Oilers and More

On the New York Rangers ... Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Coach Alain Vigneault continues to say that Henrik Lundqvist is day-to-day and isn't ruling him out for Sunday's game. “He’s getting evaluated ,” Vigneault said after backup Antti…

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NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Flyers, Pens and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: Carey Price yesterday ... "I came back quickly, but I don't hink me getting injured the second time necessarily has anything to do with my first injury. If you look at the tape…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 21

Surprise, surprise, the Washington Capitals are still the top ranked team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 21. The next three teams remain the same as week - the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues. The…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins – Eriksson and Finding a Hamilton Replacement

On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: Cam Neely said that the Bruins didn't get offered a first round pick or two second round picks for Loui Eriksson. Matt Kalman: Neely added that they would have traded Eriksson if they…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings and Nashville Predators

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven of Mayors Manor: Kings GM Dean Lombardi said he's had some contract talks with all of their pending free agents. "We started after Kopitar was done, and staying within that framework and…

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