Mark Easson

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Rumors III: Islanders, Coyotes, Wings, Devils, Rangers and Oilers

Katie Stang of ESPN: The Islanders will be buyers. Available: the Islanders could look to improve their penalty killing. Pending UFAs Daniel Winnik and Erik Condra could be good fits for the Islanders. Winnik is getting lots of interest which…

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Rumors II: Penguins, Flames and the Canadiens

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford. “We're getting into the period where names are going to surface and teams are going to get serious,” Rutherford told Trib Total Media. “If it's a guy who's capable…

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Rumors and Video: Bruins, Flyers, Leafs, Kings, Devils and Rangers

Dreger on NBCSN during intermission – If things don’t change in Boston and they miss the playoffs, it could mean change in their front office in the offseason – Peter Chiarelli or Claude Julien. Chiarelli is looking for a forward…

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Injuries: Petry, Emelin, Perreault, Anderson, Phaneuf, Michalek and More

Mark Spector: Oilers Jeff Petry is out the rest of the game with a rib injury. Anton Lander also left with a shoulder injury. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Alexei Emelin left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Looked like his…

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Rumors VI: Bruins, Sabres, Panthers, Blackhawks and Lightning

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Bruins were among the teams that made an offer to the Sabres for Chris Stewart back in the fall. Sabres GM Tim Murray is still holding firm on his asking price which is believed to…

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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 19

The Predators swept the top rankings from all seven media outlets. Three teams received votes for the second slot, with the Blues taking five of seven. Third overall sees six different teams receiving votes. With seven rankings this week, we…

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Rumors V: Panthers, Leafs, Ducks, Wings, Flames, Bruins and Canes

TSN:  Bob McKenzie: Panthers GM Dale Tallon and Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis haven't held one specific conversation about Phil Kessel. There would be general interest in him if the circumstances were right, but that type of deal is more…

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Rumors IV with Video: Chara, Seidenberg, Erikson, Kessel and Glencross

Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spector on Bruins Zdeno Chara. Zdeno Chara turns 38 in March, and has become to the Bruins what Jarome Iginla was to the Calgary Flames: that ageing superstar whom the Bruins need to make the playoffs…

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Rumors III: Stars, Rangers, Leafs and Canadiens

Jimmy Hascup of USA Today: Stars GM Jim Nill on their trade deadline approach hasn't changed after Tyler Seguin's injury. "Not right now, no," general manager Jim Nill told USA TODAY Sports. "We still have a couple weeks to go,…

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Rumors II: Kessel, Panthers, Canadiens, Kings and Scouting

Mike Johnston on Sportsnet: Panthers GM Dale Tallon on Sportsnet 590 on rumors that they are interested in Maple Leafs Phil Kessel. “I think we’re going to stay the course,” Tallon replied when asked directly about his team’s interest in…

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Rumors I: Flames, Habs, Bruins, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are some GMs who are concerned that the players won't use their five percent escalator to increase next seasons salary cap.Curtis Glencross has a no-trade clause. The Bruins, Penguins, Lightning (possibly) and the Jets have…

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Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Capitals, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Devils

Lance Pugmire: Ducks Sami Vatanen is out four to six weeks. Matt Beleskey will be out two to four weeks. Eric Stephens: Vatanen and Beleskey will both be back for the playoffs. Ducks at the deadline may be a little…

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