Mark Easson

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Rumors III: Hurricanes and Jets

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes forward Kris Versteeg is a pending UFA and will be one of the many decisions that GM Ron Francis will have to make leading up to…

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Video: Dennis Wideman Runs Over Linesman

Daniel Goffenberg of Sportsnet: Dennis Wideman after the game on the hit. “I was just trying to get off the ice. And, at the last second, I looked up and saw him,” said Wideman post-game. “I couldn’t avoid it. I…

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Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Flames and Kings

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Teams will be heavily scouting the Maple Leafs leading up to the trade deadline. Anyone not named Morgan Rielly, Nazem Kadri, Jake Gardiner and James Reimer may be…

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Rumors: Andrew Ladd – Panthers, Ducks, Bruins, Habs and Preds

On the Florida Panthers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Panthers next priority now that Aleksander Barkov is signed long-term, would be to add a piece or two before the deadline. "It depends what it’s going to cost us, we’re…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 16

The Washington Capitals once again sit a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 16, after eight of nine first place rankings. The Chicago Blackhawks received one first place vote, with eight second place rankings. The Los Angeles Kings remain…

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Rumors V: Panthers, Jets, Blues, Isles, Rangers and Hawks

Craig Custance of ESPN: The Florida Panthers could use some scoring on the wing, with Andrew Ladd being the perfect fit. GM Dale Tallon loves his former Blackhawks. Tallon and Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff have had at least one trade…

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Rumors IV: Loui Eriksson – Bruins, Wild, Jets and Predators

Your browser does not support iframes. Video: What the Bruins can expect in return for Loui Eriksson if they decide to trade him? Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Loui Eriksson has been a hot topic recently. He's having a big year,…

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Rumors III: Leafs, Lightning, Blues, Canadiens, Jets and Hurricanes

Friedman 30 Thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Russian Nikita Zaitsev has told NHL teams that he plans on signing with the Maple Leafs.The Maple Leafs may have made Artem Panarin a contract offer last December while he was…

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Rumors II: Canadiens and Canucks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Ken Campbell: How much longer can this go on for the Canadiens? Michel Therrien is not problem, but he clearly doesn't the answers right now. Platinum Seat Ghosts: Pierre LeBrun said that Canadiens GM Marc…

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Rumors: Panthers, Scouting the Bruins – Ducks

On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Have been told that the Panthers "zero interest" in Andrew Ladd. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040 on Andrew Ladd. “I will say this. It’s funny that we talked…

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Rumors VI: Steven Stamkos and the Lightning

Video: Glenn Healy on the Lightning's offer to Steven Stamkos. Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: Steven Stamkos on Sportsnet reports that the Lightning offered him $8.5 million. “That’s a little surprising ... those guys are good,’’ Stamkos said…

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Rumors V: Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun: Jets captain Andrew Ladd still can't see himself wearing a different jersey. “At this time it's hard for me to see that,” Ladd told a swarm of reporters after…

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