Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Lightning and Predators

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: In the middle of a rebuild, the Coyotes find themselves in a playoff spot coming out of the All-Star break. The Coyotes have brought in defenseman Kevin Connauton and…

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NHL Rumors: The Bruins and Loui Eriksson

On the Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson ... DJ Bean of WEEI: Bruins coach Claude Julien is a big fan of Loui Eriksson, but realizes that if he doesn't sign an extension with the Bruins, he could be dealt despite…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Senators, Jets and Drouin

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Bruce Garrioch on Cam Fowler: "His name definitely surfaced earlier in the year." On the Ottawa Senators ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Bruce Garrioch on Chris Neil's trade deadline value: "I think you could get a…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs and Canadiens

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: (Brandon Prust put on waivers yesterday) The Canucks got a couple trade nibbles on Prust, but there were no takers. Doubtful that he gets claimed off waivers as he's likely too pricey. TSN…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Pens, Devils, Leafs and Caps

On the New York Rangers ... Andrew Gross of NorthJersey.com: Rick Nash missed his third straight game with a left leg bone bruise, and Dan Boyle was sat as he has been  looking tired. “He looked a little bit tired…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins president Cam Neely is generally happy with the team as they head out of the All-Star break. They are trying to build something that is sustainable for more…

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos and Trade Options

Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: If the Lightning consider trading Steven Stamkos, and if he'd consider waiving his no-movement clause, who might be interested? Acquiring team would have to have the cap space to take on Stamkos's $7.5…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Stars, Islanders and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins GM Don Sweeney may be looking for help at right wing, especially if they decide to trade Loui Eriksson and not re-sign him. The Bruins being able to…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers, Flyers and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: The Ducks have already made some moves - Carl Hagelin for David Perron and Adam Clendening, and Jiri Sekac for Ryan Garbutt. When talking about the Sekac-Garbutt trade, GM Bob…

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NHL Injuries: McDavid, Fowler, Smith, Nash and More

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Cam Fowler said that he's ready to return: "Things are good. I feel strong. Knee feels good." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: GM Don Maloney said that he would be surprised…

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Rumors III: Devils, Oilers, Islanders, Leafs and Canadiens

On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM Ray Shero has said that he won't give up future assets for rental players. The Devils currently hold the second wild-card spot. They could use some scoring,…

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Rumors II: Blackhawks and Canucks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: (mailbag) Lazerus thinks the Blackhawks need to add more depth upfront, preferably a left winger who could fit in their top-six. Lazerus thinks bringing back Kris Versteeg would…

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