Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Panthers, Canadiens and Oilers

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: There were reports that Sami Vatanen is looking for a six year contract extension worth $6 million a season, something the Ducks have strongly denied. GM Bob Murray will…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More

Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…

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Trade Deadline: New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues

On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils were three points out of playoff spot before the deadline yesterday. GM Ray Shero. “If we were in a playoff spot, I don't think I would have done…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Kings and Bruins

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman was hoping to have traded Jonathan Drouin by the deadline, but he didn't get the deal that he could live with. "I'm not…

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Videos: Chiarelli and Murray Talk Deadline Day

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli “There was two other things that we got to the point where it was a yay or nay, and as I’ve said three or four…

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Video and Quotes: Flames GM Treliving Talks Deadline Day

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Flames GM Brad Treliving on the deadline day. “It was a tight market — it was a grind to be perfectly honest,” said the Flames GM, by far the…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Hamhuis and the Stars

On the Vancouver Canucks and Dan Hamhuis ... Ed Willies of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks ended up not trading Dan Hamhuis yesterday. The Stars were one of the teams that was interested in Hamhuis, and Hamhuis would have okay'd…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Hamhuis, Leafs, Bickell, Bruins, Devils and Flyers

Some surprisingly quiet teams out there... Tampa, Minnesota, Isles, Nashville, Detroit... — James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 29, 2016 On the Florida Panthers  ... Could the Pirri deal mean Panthers clearing cap space for another, bigger move? Hard to make sense…

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NHL Rumors: Hawks, Stars, Canucks, Avs, Oilers and More

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Bryan Bickell's agent is "optimistic" about a trade, but understands it's "not simple to get done" because of next season's potential cap. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) February 29, 2016 On the Dallas Stars ... Stars…

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NHL Trade: Coyotes Trade Mikkel Boedker To Avalanche

The Arizona Coyotes have traded winger Mikkel Boedker to the Colorado Avalanche for Alex Tanguay, Conner Bleackley and . The 26-year old Boedker was drafted 8th overall in the 2008 draft by the Coyotes. The 36-year old Tanguay was drafted…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Bruins, Flames, Islanders and Blue Jackets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... That said, another "lost in translation" moment. Epp said "Lars isn't being shopped". No guarantee teams won't ask for him. #mtlhockey — Kosta Papoulias (@CoachRules) February 29, 2016 .@Richardlabbe reports that, after speaking to Eller's…

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NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Drouin, Wild, Jets, Bruins and Leafs

On Common Sense ... In talking with several people in NHL management, everyone thinks there should be no NHL games scheduled on deadline day. #PlayersAgree — Allan Walsh (@walsha) February 29, 2016 On Ilya Kovalchuk ... I'm told that if…

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