Mark Easson

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2015-16 Philadelphia Flyers Top 10 Prospects

A look at the Philadelphia Flyers top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. As GM Ron Hextall continues to remake this team in his vision, placing an emphasis on drafting and developing players. The team he inherited was littered with…

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Rumors: Avalanche, Penguins, Predators and Senators

Craig Custance of ESPN: Nathan MacKinnon will be a restricted free agent after the season, and his next contract will help set a market for the future contract for Connor McDavid when his entry level deal is up in three…

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Injuries: Oilers, Preds, Lightning, Devils, Coyotes, Wings, and Bruins

Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Taylor Hall left last night's game after taking a hit from Flames Garnet Hathaway. Coach Todd McLellan would only say that it was a minor nick. Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Predators Cody…

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2015-16 Ottawa Senators Top 10 Prospects

A look at the Ottawa Senators top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. The Senators have one of the weakest prospect lists in the NHL. Not because they are poor at drafting and developing, rather they simply have a number…

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Rumors: Lightning, Bruins, Leafs and Jets

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning owner Jeff Vinik isn't panicking that captain Steven Stamkos doesn't have a contract extension. "I love watching Steven Stamkos play, I'm not worried about him," Vinik said at Fan Fest today at…

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2015-16 New York Rangers Top 10 Prospects

A look at the New York Rangers top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. The Rangers have a window of opportunity to take a run at a Stanley Cup. To achieve this stature they have had to sacrifice draft picks and…

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Rumors: Seabrook, Flames, Sens, Canucks, Bergenheim and Zidlicky

Chris Kuc: Source saying the Blackhawks and Brent Seabrook are closing in on a long-term contract extension. Chris Hine and Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Seabrook said yesterday that he and his agent have been talking with GM Stan…

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Morning Hits: Kane, Fleischmann, Erat, Voynov, Hayes, Prince, and Blues

Chris Hine and Stacy St. Clair of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Patrick Kane. "While I have too much respect for the legal process to comment on an ongoing matter, I am confident that once all the facts are brought to…

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Injury Notes: Flames, Bruins, Rangers, Lightning and Devils

Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: Flames Ladislav Smid is able to skate and shoot, but he's not quite ready for the start of training camp. “I was kind of hoping I’d be ready for the beginning of camp,” he…

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Trade: Maple Leafs Acquire Michael Grabner for Five Players

The New York Islanders have traded Michael Grabner to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forwards Taylor Beck and Carter Verhaeghe, defensemen Matt Finn and Tom Nilsson, and goaltender Christopher Gibson. General Fanager is showing the Maple Leafs as now having…

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Rumors: Stamkos, Isles, Kings, Devils, Avs, and Blue Jackets

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: There has been no indication that a Steven Stamkos - Tampa Bay Lightning contract extension is close. "It's been kind of the same for the past couple weeks, it hasn't effected me," said…

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Morning Hits: Voynov, Kane, Flames, Devils, Avs and Isles

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Slava Voynov released a statement through his agent. "Earlier today, I notified the National Hockey League, the National Hockey League Players' Association and the Los Angeles Kings of my decision to immediately begin the formal process…

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