Mark Easson

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2015 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 23

A clean sweep for the Rangers in the top spot from seven different media outlets. The Blues took six of seven second place votes. The Ducks received one second place vote, and four of seven third place rankings. With seven…

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NHL Draft Lottery Standings and Remaining Schedules – Mar. 18th

A daily look at the teams that are currently outside the playoffs and that would be apart of the NHL draft lottery. Included are their point totals, odds of winning the draft lottery, games played and their remaining schedule.

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Video: Nazem Kadri Suspended for Four Games

The NHL has suspended Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri for four games for his illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Matt Fraser. Fraser was injured on the play and Kadri has been suspended once before. What…

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Rumors and Videos: Maple Leafs and Sharks

James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs appear to be looking at 2015 draft prospect, defenseman Ivan Provorov. James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Mirtle looks at Maple Leafs - who could remain with the team and who might not return…

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Injuries: Krejci, Neal, Lundqvist, Halak, Fraser, Vatanen and More

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins David Krejci was back skating with teammates yesterday at practice. Krejci had torn his MCL on Feb. 20th and was given a four to six week recovery window. He'll wear a knee brace when he…

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Playoff Matchups and Races as of March 18th

A look at the playoff matchups for the Eastern and Western Conferences heading into tonight's action. Eastern Conference playoff races - (images from Damian Echevarrieta @Ech28) Western Conference playoff races

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Video: Nightly NHL Recap for March 17th 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – nine games were on the schedule. Devils 2 - Penguins 0 Senators 2 - Hurricanes 1 OT Sabres 2 - Bruins 1 SO Canadiens 3 - Panthers 2 Wild 3 - Predators 2 OT…

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Quick Hits: Cap Projections, Leddy, Ellis and Line Combos

Stephen Whyno: Gary Bettman said that if the Canadian dollar falls to 75 cents U.S. (currently at 78 center), the cap is estimated to be $71.5 million. Earlier projections were at $73 million. James Mirtle: "Those NHL cap projections also…

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Video and Notes: 3-on-3 OT and Coaches Challenge

Image from Sportnet Elliotte Friedman: "Looks like no final decision on OT. More discussion to come on starting 3-on-3 or using AHL model. But it sounds like GMs do want change.  Tablet or monitor to be added for refs for…

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Videos and Quick Hits: Cap, 45+ Goal Scorers, Hutton and Vegas

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's possible that the NHL can inflate the salary cap by five percent even if the NHLPA doesn't want too. One team executive: “Whoever thought we would see the day when the NHL wanted a higher…

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NHL Draft Lottery Standings and Remaining Schedules – Mar. 17th

A daily look at the teams that are currently outside the playoffs and that would be apart of the NHL draft lottery. Included are their point totals, odds of winning the draft lottery, games played and their remaining schedule.

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Rumors: Sharks, Leafs, Flames, Cap, Sabres, Kings, Sens and Wild

Damien Cox of Sportsnet: There currently is a truce between Joe Thornton and GM Doug Wilson, but can't see how this continues beyond this season. With a no-trade clause in hand, it's hard to see how Wilson can win this.…

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