Mark Easson

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Rumors II: Jagr, Capitals, Canadiens, Sabres and Oilers

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Jaromir Jagr confirmed that his agent spoke with Devils GM Lou Lamoriello last weekend, but said it wasn't because they are currently shopping him. "I haven't talked to my agent much about it. They probably talked…

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Rumors I: Jets-Sabres Fallout, Capitals and Canucks

AJ Jakubec: Not a surprise that the Sabres traded Brendan Lemieux as his agent told the Sabres that he wasn't going to be signing with them. John Vogl: GM Tim Murray on Lemieux:  "We tried to sign him earlier this year,…

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Injuries: Leafs, Flyers, Wild, Devils, Hawks, Habs, Blues and Jackets

Mark Masters: Maple Leafs coach Peter Horachek said that Phil Kessel is dealing with an injury at the moment. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf missed practiced again yesterday. His timetable to return has been moved back. It's not known…

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Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 18

Three different teams were ranked in the top slot, with the Predators collecting the most 1st place rankings with five apiece. Six different teams were ranked in the top three by the eight media outlets. With eight rankings this week, we…

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Trade: The Stars Acquire Enroth From The Sabres

The Dallas Stars have acquired Jhonas Enroth from the Buffalo Sabres for Anders Lindback and a conditional third round draft pick in 2016 according to Mike Heika. Pierre LeBrun: If Enroth wins four playoff games, the 3rd round pick becomes…

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Rumors V: Stars, Senators, Flames, Bruins, Bozak and Flyers

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Doesn't see the Stars adding a rental. Dion Phaneuf is a good player but only if the price is right. Heika is thinking they may not do anything with their blueline at…

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Trade: Jets and Sabres Pull Off A Blockbuster

The Winnipeg Jets trade left winger Evander Kane, defenseman Zach Bogosian and goalie Jason Kasdorf to the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Tyler Myers, right winger Drew Stafford, prospects Brendan Lemieux and Joel Armia (RW) and a first round pick (lowest…

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Rumors IV: Trade Talks Involving Evander Kane Heating Up

Updated ... 11:10 am Darren Dreger: "Huge deal. Hearing Myers Stafford Armia and Lemieux plus a first for Kane and Bogosian as principles of deal getting close btwn Buf + Wpg." 11:05 am Gary Lawless: Doesn't sound like the Canucks…

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Rumors III: Sabres, Islanders, Flyers, Stars and Leafs

TSN Insider Trading: The Sabres have extra first round picks (Blues and Islanders) and could be the most aggressive when it comes to Evander Kane. The Jets and Sabres had previously talked about Tyler Myers. The Canucks would also be…

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Rumors II: Top and Underrated Lists, Scouting Last Night’s Games

Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Top 15 most popular players at the trade deadline and some teams that might be interested. 1. Cody Franson (Red Wings, Ducks and Lightning) 2. Antoine Vermette 3. Jaromir Jagr (Penguins, Islanders, Canadiens, Predators…

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Rumors I: Kane, Bruins, Jagr, Sens, Rangers and Ducks

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Senaators have called the Jets about Evander Kane, but they may not really be in the mix at this point. The Jets asking price may be too high for them, mainly the 1st round pick.…

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Injuries: Hall, Mason, Scrivens, Lundqvist, Timonen and more

Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: MRI showed that Oilers Taylor Hall has a cracked bone in his lower leg and will be out up to six weeks. Hall was hit with a shot in his lower leg during a…

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