Mark Easson

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Injuries: Wild, Lightning, Hammond, Schenn Little and More

Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Wild's Jason Zucker had surgery to repair a broken clavicle on February 12th. He's been skating and awaiting clearance for contact and hopes to be ready for the playoffs. “I feel perfect. I feel great,”…

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Playoff Matchups and Races as of March 31st

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: NHL Highlights for March 30th 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – six games were on the schedule. Lightning 5 - Canadiens 3 Canucks 4 - Blues 1 Blackhawks 4 - Kings 1 Flames 5 - Stars 3 Oilers 4 - Avalanche 1 Sabres 4 -…

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Rumors II: Jagr, Hyman, Reilly and Crosby

Craig Davis of the Sun-Sentinel: (quote is before yesterday's meeting) Panthers GM Dale Tallon said that contract extension talks with Jaromir Jagr's agent have only been in general terms, but they are interested in bringing him back. "I can see…

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NHL Draft Lottery Standings and Remaining Schedules – Mar. 30th

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: Maple Leafs and Sabres

Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: What some Maple Leafs are left playing for this season.Nazem Kadri could be a significant part of the Leafs future, or he could be part of the trade talk, something he's heard for the…

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Injuries: Letang, Steen, Garrison, Stoner, Beleskey and More

Jenn Menendez of my Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins Kris Letang was released from hospital yesterday. He was diagnosed with a concussion after a hit by Shane Doan on Saturday night. There is no timetable for his return. Letang has a history…

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Playoff Matchups and Races as of March 30th

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 29th 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – eight games were on the schedule. Capitals 5 - Rangers 2 Panthers 4 - Senators 2 Islanders 5 - Red Wings 4 Bruins 2 - Hurricanes 1 OT Flames 5 - Predators 2 Ducks…

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NHL Draft Lottery Standings and Remaining Schedules – Mar. 29th

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 II: Leafs Coaching, Stars, Oilers and the Draft

Image from Getty Images Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Guessing the Maple Leafs wish list for their next head coach: 1. Mike Babcock; 2. Todd McLellan; 3. Bruce Boudreau; 4. Dave Tippett; 5. Ken Hitchcock; 6. Peter DeBoer; 7.…

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Rumors I: Tanking, Kessel, Dubnyk, PHI-PIT, Burke, O’Connor and Vesey

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A league executive on 'tanking.' “It’s embarrassing,” a league executive said. “You can’t blame the teams involved because there is a reward for failure and that’s the highest odds in the lottery,” said the…

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