Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Scouting OTT-MTL and PHI-TB, Canadiens, Bruins, Lightning, and the Hurricanes

Scouting the Sens-Habs and Flyers-Lightning on Saturday. Trade options for the Bruins Could the Lightning be interested in a couple of Rangers? Hurricanes should look at two big named goaltenders

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NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Red Wings, Panthers, Predators, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, and Maple Leafs

Niklas Hjalmarsson returns, Darcy Kuemper to the LTIR. Brent Burns is dealing with an upper-body issue. Andreas Johnsson activated, Jake Muzzin to the IR.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, and Edmonton Oilers

The Maple Leafs could kick tires on Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon. Ducks willing to take on contracts for assets. Oilers could host the next Canadian outdoor game.

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the New York Rangers

The San Jose Sharks could make Brenden Dillon and Melker Karlsson available. The New York Rangers will listen to calls on Alexandar Georgiev.

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NHL Injury Updates: Bruins, Blackhawks, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Pens, Lightning, and Leafs

Sergei Bobrovsky status for today unknown. Sidney Crosby hasn't been ruled out of tonight's game. Andreas thinks 'maybe' he could play today.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to trade Alex Galchenyuk. Pens looking for top-six winger. The Montreal Canadiens not sure of their deadline plans yet.

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – DeAngelo, Strome, and Andersson

Has Anthony DeAngelo priced himself out of New York? Ryan Strome could be looking for $5 million-plus on his next deal. The Rangers have reached out but haven't spoken with Lias Andersson directly.

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Bowman Not Sure On Deadline Direction … Lehner On Free Agency

Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman isn't sure if they'll be buyers or sellers at the deadline. Don't expect goaltender Robin Lehner to take a discount on his next deal.

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NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Bruins, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Wild, Islanders, Lightning, and Canucks

Antti Raanta left last night's game. Niklas Hjalmarsson close to returning. Zdeno Chara expected to play. Jason Zucker close to practicing.

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Igor Shesterkin’s NHL arrival Means The New York Rangers Must Make Hard Decisions On Goaltending

The New York Rangers called up 24-year old goaltending prospect Igor Shesterkin earlier this week. Alexandar Georgiev requires waivers now, and there, of course, is still Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers will be faced with tough decisions soon.

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Scouting the Bruins-Jets. Kyle Palmieri could be a perfect fit for the Bruins. Would the Devils make him available? The Bruins and Blackhawks talking trade.

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NHL Injury Updates: Ducks, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Blackhawks, Avs, Wild, Canadiens, Rangers, Flyers, Pens, Sharks, Leafs, Knights, and Jets

Sidney Crosby still going through the rehab process. Logan Couture has a small fracture in his left ankle. Andreas Johnson to travel with the Maple Leafs.

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