Mark Easson

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Rumors II: Capitals, Blackhawks, and Five To Trade For

On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: With the injury to Jay Beagle, Gormley wonders if they will look outside the organization to fill their third line center position. He mentions Mike Richards, who is skating…

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Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Preds, Kings, Ducks and Jets

On the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators, Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks the Oilers will trade for a defenseman at the trade deadline or at the draft. They will probably…

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Injuries: Capitals, Stars, Lightning, Wild and More

On the Washington Capitals ... Mike Vogel: Nicklas Backstrom might be able to play tonight. John Carlson didn't travel with the team to Carolina. He's listed as day-to-day. Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Center Jay Beagle will be out…

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Rumors II: Free Agents, Sharks, Rangers, Kings and Canucks

Round up from Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Players that signed one-year deals this past offseason are eligible to sign contract extensions after January 1st. Players that fit into that category include: Mikkel Boedker (talks to start…

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Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Jackets, Canadiens and Oilers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... The Fourth Period: If the Canucks are out of the playoff race by the trade deadline, they may look to move some of their pending free agents for draft picks and prospects. Pending unrestricted free…

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Injuries: Sharks, Lightning, Penguins, Sabres and More

On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka: Logan Couture hasn't been ruled out of tonight's game against the Sharks. Coach Pete DeBoer yesterday: "He's day to day. ... He's going to make that call. It's another step today." Curtis Pashelka:…

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Video: Brad Marchand’s Hit Under Review

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Source saying the NHL Department of Player Safety will review Brad Marchand's hit on Mark Borowiecki.The play happened in the first period last night. Borowiecki was shaken up, but returned to the game. There was no…

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Rumors II: Lightning, Predators and Penguins

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: By the end of the week the Lightning could have all of Tyler Johnson (returned last night), Ondrej Palat and Brian Boyle back in the lineup. Smith…

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Rumors: Lightning, Capitals and Blue Jackets

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning owner Jeff Vinik isn't nervous that Steven Stamkos remains unsigned. “I love watching the game, I love watching him perform, he’s a great athlete and I’m sure…

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Injuries: Habs, Flyers, Blues, Ducks, Devils and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: GM Marc Bergevin: "Everything is going well with Carey's recovery. There's nothing new to report. The timeline remains the same." Renaud Lavoie: Nobody is sure when Carey Price will start skating again. It was…

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Rumors: Predators, Rangers, Wild and Blue Jackets

On the Nashville Predators ... Adan Vangan of The Tennessean: (mailbag) Answering a question about Shea Weber trade rumors. They are becoming difficult to ignore as the Predators have been inconsistent this year. If the Predators decide to make a…

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Trade: Canadiens Trade Zack Kassian To Oilers For Ben Scrivens

The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Zack Kassian to the Edmonton Oilers for goalie Ben Scrivens. Kassian was drafted 13th overall in the first round of the 2009 draft by the Sabres. He carries a $1.75 million cap hit. Scrivens…

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