Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Doan, Kovalchuk, Yandle, Rantanen and Leafs

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said a month ago that Shane Doan contract talks won't happen until the offseason. Everyone is expecting that he'll be back. On the Ilya Kovalchuk ... Gabrielle T-F: Sources…

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NHL Injuries: Avs, Caps, Ducks, Jets, Sharks, Pens and More

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei of the Denver Post: There is still no update on the status of Matt Duchene and Nathan MacKinnon and their knee injuries. Patrick Roy said again that he won't talk about their injuries.…

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1. Justin Williams – Washington Capitals

Justin Williams - Washington Capitals - two years, $3.25 million cap hit For years the Washington Capitals have been an excellent regular season team that has failed to translate their success into the Stanley Cup playoffs. A big reason for that…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 24

Not a surprise that the Washington Capitals remain at the top of our consensus NHL power rankings. The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks moved ahead of the St. Louis Blues, who fell back two spots to No. 4. The Dallas…

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NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More

Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche and Predators

On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Another Senators coaching change is needed. Coach Dave Cameron still thinks the players are getting his message, but Brennan is starting to doubt that. If the Senators make a…

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NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Senators and Devils

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: P.K. Subban is traveiling with the team but won't play tonight. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Dion Phaneuf blocked a Brooks Orpik shot earlier this week…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and Stock Up/Down for Free Agents

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma: The Canucks will either buyout Alex Burrows or trade him while retaining salary. On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Losing is not an option for the Oilers next…

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NHL Rumors: Vesey, Gaudreau, Sens, Leafs, Kovalchuk and Kings

Insider Trading ... TSN Insider Trading:  Bob McKenzie: Jimmy Vesey could be finished his college career this weekend. The Predators are able to offer him something no team can, the ability to burn a year off his entry level contract…

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NHL Injuries: Habs, Avs, Lightning, Hawks, Rangers, Jets and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien didn't update Carey Price's status, but he hasn't given up home that Price will return before the end of the season. Renaud Lavoie: P.K. Subban practiced yesterday in a…

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NHL Rumors: Changes Are Coming To The Ottawa Senators

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators owner Eugene Melnyk spoke to the media today and he's not happy with the team. Changes are coming and "nobody is safe." “I’m looking at all of it,…

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NHL Rumors – Would The Coyotes Be Able To Trade Up For Matthews?

On the No. 1 draft pick ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Speculation that is that the Coyotes will look to trade up in the draft if they don't win the draft lottery to select Scottsdale native Auston Matthews. Thinking is they…

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