Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors I: Coaches and GMs – Panthers, Leafs, Canucks and Capitals

Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "The latest name that is floating around for coach of the Panthers is Marc Crawford" Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "The meeting that took place in Vegas between Shanahan, Nonis and Carlyle was very one sided" ... "Carlyle sat down &…

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NHL Rumors IV: Kypreos and MacLean on the Maple Leafs and Dion Phaneuf

@Hope_Smoke transcriptions Nick Kypreos: "A few denials today about Phaneuf & I wouldn't expect anything less." ... "I'm certainly not saying anything is imminent regarding Dion, but my understanding is Leafs have had discussions with other teams" ... "Are the Leafs really at a place where they're sitting…

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Afternoon Hits: Blues, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Wild, Kings, Penguins and Capitals

Dan Rosen: The Blues have hired Kirk Muller as an assistant coach. James Mirtle: Recently fired Maple Leafs assistant coach Scott Gordon: "I can’t tell you how many times that Randy has said that the thought of trading Jake can’t even…

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NHL Rumors III: Dion Phaneuf – Oilers, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avalanche, Flames and Blues

CapGeek: Dion Phaneuf has a no-movement clause (voided after trade to Toronto) for current 2013-14 contract. His new contract (seven years and $49 million) has a no-movement clause and a modified no-trade clause in which he submits a 12-team trade…

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NHL Rumors II: Jason Spezza – Blues, Ducks, Rangers and Panthers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It is thought that the Panthers and Rangers could be interested in Jason Spezza, to go along with the Blues and Ducks. "That number is only going to grow," a league executive told the…

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NHL Rumors I: GM Vacancy in Washington and Vancovuer … Vanek Not Built for Habs?

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: There are still rumors that Wayne Gretzky could join the Capitals. Bruins assistant GM Jim Benning appears to the front-runner for the Canucks GM position. Captials GM candidates include Doug MacLean, Craig Button and Mike…

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Quick Hits: Red Wings, Muller, Jackman, Orlov and Summers

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings management and scouting staff are meeting this week to discuss options at the draft.  The Wings hold the 15th pick. They are taking in their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids…

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NHL GIF: Crosby With A Little Spear And A Slew Foot

Should the NHL look into fining/disciplining Sidney Crosby for a couple of questionable incidents last night? Both GIF's posted by Steph at @MyRegularFace

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NHL Rumors III: Hurricanes, Sharks, Avalanche and Penguins

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Ulf Samuelsson is getting hype as the Hurricanes next head coach. The Sharks could look to trade Antti Niemi and his $4 million salary. Ryan Miller may not be much of an upgrade. Miller…

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NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs Shopping Dion Phaneuf

Nick Kypreos: Sources say in the Maple Leafs are shopping Dion Phaneuf to Western conference teams. Nick Kypreos: There is lots of interest in Phaneuf at the right price. Some teams think he's a $5 - $6 million player, so…

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NHL Rumors I: Senators Shopping Jason Spezza

Nick Kypreos: Sources say in the Senators are shopping Jason Spezza to Western conference teams. Bruce Garrioch: Unlike Phaneuf, the return for Jason Spezza would be similar to a deadline rental: a NHL ready player, prospect and a first round…

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NHL Rumors II: Jagr, Ward, Avalanche, Mantha and Capitals

Stephen Whyno: Jaromir Jagr just said that he doesn't know if next season will be his last in the NHL. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis will try to find a take for Cam Ward. He…

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