Mark Easson

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‘The Monster’ Is In

Pierre LeBrun reported on ESPN that Jonas 'The Monster' Gustavsson will be starting for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight versus the Ottawa Senators. It's simply amazing the amount of play this Toskala-Gustavsson situation has received. The 24-year-old Swede will indeed…

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Around the Boards – Oct. 5th

The NHLPA is following in the NHL footsteps in having a negative situation surrounding it's association. The NHLPA's firing of Paul Kelly continues to be in the news. The Florida Panthers have signed center Dominic Moore to a 1 year,…

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Opening Night Observations

Brian Burke's makeover was in full effect right off the start with Colton Orr and Jay Rosehill getting into 1st period fights. Mike Komisarek also got into fight, but took 5 minor penalties, 2 of which resulted in a Montreal…

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Let the Games Begin

The puck is ready to drop on the 2009 - 2010 NHL season. It's not very often that I visit the NHL website, but I did this morning and came across the below chart for Opening Day Records. If you…

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Now What for the Coyotes?

He said it was a possibility, and he was true to his word, Judge T. Baum turns down both the NHL`s and Balsillie`s bids for the Phoenix Coyotes. On the Balsillie side of things: Judge Baum threw out the bid…

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Cam Ward Signs Contract Extension with Hurricanes

Cam Ward signs a 6 year contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes today. The 6 year deal is worth a total of $37.8 million, a $6.3 million salary cap hit. This is a good deal for both parties involved. $6.3…

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Mats Sundin Retires

After another summer of indecisiveness, Mats Sundin has decided to hang the skates up, retiring from the NHL. It' s too bad that it was a year too late, as he should have went out a Maple Leaf. He was…

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Waiver Claim on Schremp, and Other Quick Hits

The New York Islanders have reportedly put in a waiver claim on Robbie Schremp. The Isles hold the #1 waiver claim slot, so they would get him even if other teams put in a claim. There is no doubt that…

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Stralman Traded to the Blue Jackets

Anton Stralman didn't last too long in a Calgary Flames jersey, as he was shipped to Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2010 3rd round pick. Columbus has been searching for a puck moving defenseman, and Stralman could be a good…

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TSN vs GlobeSports Projected Scoring Leaders

In keeping with the projected scoring leaders for this season, we compared TSN's Scott Cullen's Top 40 projections with GlobeSports.com's Eric Duhatschek's. 31 players appear on both lists. Players who only appear on 1 list as top 40 potential scorers:…

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TSN Releases Projected Scoring Leaders

Scott Cullen of TSN has put out a Top 250 projected scoring for the upcoming season. We've posted below the Top 40.  He has only Alex Ovechkin as the only 50 goal scorer, and only 3 players (Ovechkin, Malkin, and…

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Theo Fleury Released by the Flames

Theo Fleury was released by the Calgary Flames friday morning. Fleury in attempting a comeback after 6 years out the NHL, recorded 4 points in 4 games and was a +4. He will hold a press conference on Monday to…

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