Mark Easson

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Rumors I: Stars, Blashill, Williams, Hackett, O’Connor and Flyers

Mike Heida of the Dallas Morning News: Stars owner Tom Gaglardi on if they could improve their blueline through free agency. I think any team that relies on free agents to fix their problems, that’s a bad place to be.…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 21st 2015

Highlights from last night's action, including a triple-overtime in the Predators-Blackhawks game. Red Wings 3- Lightning 0: Red Wings lead series 2-1. Capitals 2 - Islanders 1: Series tied 2-2. Blackhawks 3 - Predators 2: Blackhawks lead series 3 -…

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GIFs: Byfuglien Avoids Suspension For Perry Punch

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien won't be facing any supplementary discipline for his punch to the back of the head of Anaheim Ducks winger Corey Perry, after Perry just scored the go-ahead goal. Byfuglien was suspended for four games on…

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Rumors III: The Oilers Have Multiple Options and Potential Targets

Jim Matheson on the Edmonton Journal: The odds of the Oilers trading the first overall pick are "less than zero" according to GM Craig MacTavish. Will they now look to move one of their other centers or move one of…

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Rumors II: McLellan’s Mutual Parting Will Have Many Interested

Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: After the news of the Sharks and Todd McLellan "mutual parting," the pressure now turns to GM Doug Wilson. "I see this being a playoff team," Wilson said Monday after Sharks' head…

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Rumors I: Flyers To Look for Backup … Maple Leafs and Coyotes Draft Options

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers will have decisions to make regarding their backup goalie for next season. Steve Mason is their No. 1, but there may be some concerns regarding injuries. GM Ron Hextall wants to upgrade. “We’ll…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 20th 2015

Highlights from last night's Game 3 action. Rangers 2 - Penguins 1: Rangers lead the series 2-1. Wild 3 - Blues 0: Wild lead the series 2-1. Ducks 5 - Jets 4 OT: Ducks lead the series 3-0.

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Rumors: Flyers Coaching and Draft Notes

Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall would like to have their head coach in place by the draft. Five candidates that could be available for the Flyers: Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan, Claude Julien, Dave Tippett and Dan…

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Video: Suspension Likely Coming For Burrows

Elliotte Friedman: Burrows received an instigator in the last five-minutes which means a one-game suspension. The NHL can rescind it though, has happened once already in the series. Brad Ziemer: Burrows expected to miss Game 4 after instigator. Jason Botchford:…

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Rumors and Video: The Oilers the Lottery

Craig Custance: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish said there is zero chance that he will entertain trade offers for the first overall pick. Darren Dregers TSN: Landing the first overall pick now gives the Oilers an opportunity to go after a…

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2014-15 Top 5 Norris Trophy Candidates

Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. While there are always plenty of good candidates for every major award, this year’s Norris Trophy winner is particularly hard to pick. A plethora of defensemen had excellent seasons, but…

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Rumors: Bieksa, Mathias, Skinner, Tippett, Bruins and Flyers

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: A Bruins pro scout told Cam Neely that they need a puck moving defenseman and a power forward. Wonder if the Canucks will look at trading the 34-year old Kevin Bieksa this summer. He'll…

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