Mark Easson

21468 Articles

Rumors IV: Coyotes, Sens, Wings, Capitals and Jets

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: It's going to be a long week for some of the Coyotes with the trade deadline a week away. "I think anybody would be lying if they told you it wasn't in the back…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Hurricanes, Penguins and Flames

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: There is no plan for the Hurricanes to trade either Jordan or Eric Staal at the moment. A source said that GM Ron Francis called Jordan on Sunday to let him know that a potential trade…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Bernier, Lupul, Timonen and Del Zotto

Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: Jonathan Bernier's agent, Pat Brisson tells PHT that there is nothing report when in comes to a contract extension for the pending RFA. “Nothing is going on with Jon Bernier right now. His contract…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Wisniewski, Penguins, Lightning and Oilers

Aaron Portzline: Two different sources said tonight that the Blue Jackets are shopping defenseman James Wisniewski. They are trying to trade him before Monday's deadline. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins will be buyers, but they have limited cap space.…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Mason, Emery, Okposo, Petry, Zetterberg and Krejci

Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall doesn't think that Steve Mason can play until Saturday, but Thursday could be a possibility. Frank Seravalli: Flyers Ray Emery is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and didn't travel with the team. Arthur Staple:…

Mark Easson

Rumors VII: 26 Scouting NJ-ARI, Bruins and HC@Noon Video

Rich Chere: There are 26 scouts listed on the seating chart for the Devils-Coyotes game: Flames (4), Stars (2), Red Wings (2), Blackhawks (2), Blues (2), Islanders (2), Sharks, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Panthers, Capitals, Rangers, Avalanche, Senators, Wild, Coyotes…

Mark Easson

Rumors VI: Targets and Interest, Bryzgalov, Lupul and Phaneuf

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Hottest trade targets and teams that might be interested.Daniel Winnik: Would be a steal if the Leafs could get a 2nd round pick for him. The Rangers have been scouting him.Ryan O'Reilly: Most likely…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Updates On Over 16 Players Including Some Big Names

Dan Murphy: Canucks GM Jim Benning didn't give a timetable for Ryan Miller's return. He said they are prepared to go with Eddie Lack and Jacob Markstrom for weeks if need be. Elliotte Friedman: Markstrom was an emergency call-up, so…

Mark Easson

Video: Senators Jared Cowen Suspended for Three Games

The NHL has suspended Ottawa Senators defenseman Jared Cowen for three games for interference for a late hit on Florida Panthers forward Jussi Jokinen. There was no apparent injury on the play. Cowen has been suspended once before. Bruce Garroich:…

Mark Easson

Rumors V: Staal, Flames, Rangers and Bruins

Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis: "We are not moving Jordan Staal." Chip Alexander: Francis said that any trades they make will likely only involve their pending UFAs and would happen "sooner rather than later" and not on March 2nd. Wes Gilbertson…

Mark Easson

Rumors IV: Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Jets, Bruins and Maple Leafs

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres Nikita Zadorov is on a short leash and has been scratched several times. “It’s an in-house matter, he’s going through his growing pains but I’m confident will have it figured out,” said captain…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Habs, Lupul, Staal, Bergenheim, Hejda and Bruins

 The Fourth Period: The Canadiens have been looking for a top-six winger that is under contract beyond this season. Among the players that the Canadiens are believed to be interested in is Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul according to a source.…

Mark Easson