Mark Easson

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NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 25

The Washington Capitals received a good challenge from the St. Louis Blues, but the Caps remain at No. 1 in our consensus NHL power rankings. The Dallas Stars have moved up to the No. 3 slot. The Los Angeles Kings…

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NHL Rumors: More Notes on Jimmy Vesey

On Jimmy Vesey ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: There is constant speculation of Jimmy Vesey to the Toronto Maple Leafs or the Boston Bruins, but what if he looks at all options that might be available? "I would have to…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Coyotes, and Flames

On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: GM Jim Benning saying that the Canucks will "stay the course" with head coach Willie Desjardins. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Ryan McKenna of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on the…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Jets, Sabres, Flames, Bruins and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin is back skating, but it doesn't mean he's close to returning. He's been out since March 11th. He was on the ice before the team practiced. It's…

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NHL News: Statement from Jimmy Vesey’s Advisors

Joe McDonald of ESPN: Statement from Jimmy Vesey's advisors Peter Fish and Pete Donatelli After being fully advised of his options and upon the recommendation of his advisors and counselors, Jimmy Vesey shall become an Unrestricted Free Agent on August…

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NHL Rumors: Mueller, Oilers, Preds, Kings, Pens and Expansion Draft

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Peter Mueller is looking to return to the NHL next season. Mueller has spent the past three season in Europe after playing almost 300 games in the NHL. The AHL…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators, E. Staal, Canucks and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Oilers at the trade deadline:  "I'm not going to say there was zero interest, but I know there was limited interest in Nail Yakupov" On the Ottawa Senators ...…

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NHL Rumors: Vesey to Bruins? Predators Knew Vesey Wouldn’t Commit?

On Jimmy Vesey ... Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: A source that is part of the Boston area college hockey community is saying that Jimmy Vesey opted to become free agent on August 15th to sign with the Bruins.…

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NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Habs, Stars, Devils, Lightning and More

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Corey Crawford hasn't skated since he was injured on March 14th, is out with a head injury according to a source, possibly suffering somthing similar to symptoms of vertigo.…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Bruins, UFAs, Canes and Coyotes

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Damien Cox: Guessing that the Canucks will do all they can to get goalie Thatcher Demko signed now and not have him return to school for his senior season. On the Calgary Flames ... Dean…

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NHL Rumors: More On Nail Yakupov and the Edmonton Oilers

On Nail Yakupov ... Ryan McKenna of Sportsnet: Nail Yakupov's agent, Igor Larionov, on Yakupov's trade request. “Nail loves the city of Edmonton, he loves the fans, and would obviously would love to stay there. But I guess at some…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Lepisto, and Potential Drafted College UFAs

On the Calgary Flames ... Damien Cox: There are indications that the Calgary Flames will be able to sign their former first round draft pick Mark Jankowski. Contract talks between the sides are in the final stages. If Jankowski decided…

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