Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: It Could be a Quiet Two Weeks, and the Top 30 NHL Trade Bait Board

The Four Nations is about to start and some GMs think the next two weeks will be quiet. A new top 30 NHL trade bait board.

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, and the Colorado Avalanche

It would take a big offer to move Rickard Rakell. Will winning be enough for Quinn Hughes? Destinations for Colorado Avalanche's Casey Mittelstadt.

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NHL Rumors: Noah Dobson, and the Four Nations Break not the Reason for the Earlier Trades

Have the New York Islanders made Noah Dobson available? The Four Nations break may not have played a role in any of the earlier trades.

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NHL Rumors: Vladimir Tarasenko, Brock Nelson, Brayden Schenn, and Ryan Donato

Headlining some trade speculation this week are forwards Vladimir Tarasenko, Brock Nelson, Brayden Schenn, and Ryan Donato.

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Utah Hockey Club

It seems unlikely that the Boston Bruins would trade Brad Marchand. The Utah Hockey Club could be eyeing two of the top pending UFAs.

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and the Montreal Canadiens

Brock Nelson could get a short-term deal from the New York Islanders. The Montreal Canadiens have interest in Dylan Cozens but should they go after Bowen Byram?

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Lack Assets, and a Rumor Spin Around the League

The Toronto Maple Leafs lack assets and may have to settle for depth options. Brady will have to go to Matthew in Florida.

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and Columbus Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs would be interested in Brayden Schenn. The Vancouver Canucks will talk to Drew O'Connor. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be moderate buyers.

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Blackhawks, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, and Golden Knights

Tage Thompson should return to the lineup. Nico Hischier skates again. Sidney Crosby skates but misses last night's game.

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NHL Rumors: Cap Casualties, Perfect Fits and What it Might Cost

Six players who could be cap casualties at the trade deadline, and five perfect fits and the cost that it might require to land them.

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NHL Rumors: Will Injuries Change the Ottawa Senators Trade Deadline Plans?

Injuries may play a role if the Ottawa Senators need to make additional moves, but they could be in the market for depth on the blue line.

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NHL Rumors: A Spin Around the Rumor Mill with Plenty of Quick Hits

The trade deadline is a month away and there are plenty of players and teams in the rumor mill ahead of the Four Nations Face-off.

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