Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Penguins and Islanders

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... birky: Bob McKenzie said on TSN that the Flyers may have had an offer of two 2nd round picks on the table for Radko Gudas. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Josh Yohe of DK Pittsburgh…

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NHL Trade: Canucks Send Shinkaruk To Flames For Granlund

The Vancouver Canucks have trade Hunter Shinkaruk to the Calgary Flames for Markus Granlund. The 21-year old Shinkaruk was drafted 24th overall in the first round of the 2013 draft by the Canucks. The 22-year old was drafted 45th overall…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Canes, Kings, Devils, Lightning, Blues and More

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Have been told that the Toronto Maple Leafs have four or five legitimate trade offers for P.A. Parenteau, so he could be the Leafs next move.The Leafs are shopping Joffrey Lupul, who would have…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Devils, Leafs, Wild, Bruins and Ducks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Dale Weise thinks the odds of him being traded are higher than him remaining with the Canadiens. “For me to sit here and lie to you and say that I haven’t…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday: Rick Nash has been out since January 22nd, missing their past 12 games. He remains week-to-week with a bone bruise and has been doing off-ice workouts. They could be waiting…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Florida Panthers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Brendan Savage of MLive: The Red Wings won't be looking to trade away too many top prospects. They don't have a lot of salary cap room. It's unlikely that they could move Jimmy Howard…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators

On the Boston Bruins ... Michael Felger of CSNNE: If the Bruins are not able to get a first round pick in a Loui Eriksson trade, they might as well hold on to him and let him walk at the…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sharks and Avalanche

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: Don't expect the Flyers to be adding before next Monday's trade deadline according to GM Ron Hextall. “We’re not adding,” Hextall said. “We feel comfortable with our team. We…

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NHL Trade: Leafs Send Polak and Spaling To Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Roman Polak and forward Nick Spaling to the San Jose Sharks for a 2017 and 2018 2nd round pick, as well as forward Raffi Torres. The 29-year old Polak was drafted 180th overall in…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs And Their Trade Value

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Pretty much all Maple Leafs roster players - excluding Morgan Rielly, Jake Gardiner, James van Riemdsyk and Leo Komarov - will be made available for trade. “You have to…

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NHL Trade: Leafs Trade Matthias to Avalanche for Smith and a Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Shawn Matthias to the Colorado Avalanche for a 2016 fourth round pick and Colin Smith. The 28-year old Matthias as drafted 47th overall in the 2nd round of the 2006 draft by the Red…

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NHL Rumors: Hawks, Devils, Sharks, Stars and Hypothetical Trades

On the Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars ... Allan Muir of SI: Loui Eriksson would be a perfect fit in Chicago. The Bruins are looking for a young, NHL ready defenseman, but that is…

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