Mark Easson

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Rumors II: Bruins, Senators and Lightning

On the Boston Bruins ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: On what pending free agent Loui Eriksson might fetch the Bruins in a trade. “Loui should bring a first-rounder, from a contender who will pick below 22nd, and a prospect,” says…

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Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk and the Blues

On the St. Louis Blues and Kevin Shattenkirk ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Blues Kevin Shattenkirk knows his name has been in the rumor mill since the summer, and realizes it's part of the job.The Blues have been liked to…

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Rumors IV: More on Jonathan Drouin

ESPN: On Jonathan Drouin. Pierre LeBrun: "I've already had a few NHL hockey execs tell me Drouin's refusal to play on in the AHL raises a red flag on the player's makeup, and makes them wonder about giving up the…

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Rumors III: What The Oilers Could Look At If They Win The Draft Lottery

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks that if the Edmonton Oilers win the draft lottery this year, they should offer the No. 1 pick to the Arizona Coyotes for defensman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Oilers would get their No.…

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Rumors II: Kings, Bruins and Ducks

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Milan Lucic is loving LA. His family is adjusting to LA as well. Lucic will be an unrestricted free agent after the season, and he'd like to stay. "I feel…

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Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens and Sabres

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Botchford wonders that if James Reimer might land a 1st round pick like some suggest, what would Ryan Miller bring back in a trade?The Canucks could have traded Miller…

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Rumors IV: Updates on the Jonathan Drouin Situation

Joe Smith: GM Steve Yzerman said that he never told Jonathan Drouin's camp that any trade was close. Frank Seravalli of TSN: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman held a press conference to talk about the Jonathan Drouin suspension and Allan Walsh's…

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Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Jets, Bruins and Islanders

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: Looking at five Toronto Maple Leafs that could be traded at the deadline, potential trade partners and the possible return. James Reimer: The Canadiens and Blues might be…

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Trade: Ducks Send Jiri Sekac To Chicago For Ryan Garbutt

The Anaheim Ducks have traded Jiri Sekac to the Chicago Blackhawks for Ryan Garbutt. The 23-year old Sekac was undrafted. He carries a $925,000 salary cap hit and will be a RFA after this season. The 30-year old Garbutt was also undrafted.…

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Rumors II: Predators, Wild, Stars, Oilers and Bruins

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Nashville Predators GM David Poile may not be done making moves. "Right now, we are a team that’s out of the playoffs as of today, so we got to improve," Predators veteran general manager David Poile…

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Rumors: Ducks, Stars, Leafs, Predators and Flyers

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Anton Khudobin is third on the Ducks goalie depth chart. He has a $2.25 million cap hit, and with the lack of teams looking for a goalie, it's not…

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News: Lightning Suspended Drouin … Agent Issues Statement

Tampa Bay Lightning: The Lightning have suspended Jonathan Drouin without pay after failing to report to Syracuse's game tonight against the Toronto Marlies. Elliotte Friedman: Have been told that Drouin is at the Ricoh center tonight with the other Syracuse…

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