Mark Easson

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Rumors I: Larkin, Babcock, Hitchcock, McLellan and Nelson

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland and head coach Mike Babcock are heading over to watch the World Championships, including prospect Dylan Larkin who is on the U.S. team. Larkin will decide after the tournament if he'll…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 7th 2015

The Canadiens live to fight another day. Canadiens 6 - Lightning 2: Tampa Bay leads series 3-1. Blackhawks 4 - Wild 3: Chicago wins series 4-0.

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Rumors II: Predators, Senators and Flyers

Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The Predators have 11 restricted and unrestricted free agents, with Mike Fisher being a priority. "Mike Fisher, we would love to have him back," Poile said. "He represents so much to our team, both on…

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Rumors I: Coaching – McLellan and Babcock

Terry Jones of the Edmonton Journal: Todd McLellan said that he was interviewed by Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli while over in Prague, Czech Republic at the World Championships. “Edmonton has always been an interesting spot for many people, I think,”…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 6th 2015

The Lightning and Captials are now one game away from winning their series. Lightning 2 - Canadiens 1: Tampa Bay leads series 3-0. Captials 2 - Rangers 1: Washington leads series 3-1.

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Rumors III: Kovalachuk, Devils and Top 10 UFAs

Craig Custance of ESPN: On Ilya Kovalchuk and the KHL. “That’s his league,” said the KHL’s leading goal-scorer Steve Moses, who is heading to the NHL next season with the Nashville Predators. “Everything is focused around him, as far as…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Blues and Bruins

Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers biggest need is obviously on the blueline and in net, but that doesn't mean they won't be looking at some forwards. The Oilers could use a middle-six forward that is able to…

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Rumors and Video: Coaching and GM Positions

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are down to four finalists for their vacant GM position. The Rangers are not granting teams permission to talk to assistant GM Jeff Gorton. Ray Shero was of interest, but he's been hired by…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 5th 2015

Highlights from both games last night. The Blackhawks open up a 3-0 lead. The Flames tie it late and win it in OT. Blackhawks 1 - Wild 0: Chicago leads series 3-0. Flames 4 - Ducks 3: Anaheim leads series…

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Rumors III: Senators, Stars, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Coyotes

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have started contract talks with pending UFA goalie Andrew Hammond. "I have been in touch with Ottawa, however nothing is imminent," Plante said in a text message early Monday morning. "Andrew is…

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Rumors II: Devils and Flyers

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Lou Lamoriello on if he's being pushed upstairs. "I don't know if I'm getting pushed upstairs. This (Devils president) has been my job since I've been here. Right now what I've done is appoint a general…

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Rumors I: Red Wings, Ribeiro and Matthews

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings don't really have any cap concerns for next season, but they have the option to create more space if they want. Three questions for the Red Wings.1. Will they buy out Stephen Weiss?…

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