Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Stars, Islanders, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Lightning

Bishop leaves early Matthew DeFranks: Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop left last night's game early with a lower-body injury. Boychuk may have a shoulder injury Andrew Gross: New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk skated yesterday. He has a suspected left…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, and the New York Islanders

Canucks won't be big game hunters in free agency Rick Dhaliwal: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning on if they will go after one of the big ticketed free agents on July 1st. "I don't think we go in that direction…

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NHL Rumors: Top CHL, College and European free agents, Coyotes, Oilers, Red Wings, Senators and Maple Leafs 

Top CHL, College and European free agents Corey Pronman of The Athletic: Ranking the top free agents from the CHL, college and Europe. (Some players have already signed now) Tye Felhaber - left wing - OHL Nico Sturm - center…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Senators, Maple Leafs and Canucks

Update on Krug and DeBrusk Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said yesterday that defenseman Torey Krug was "not feeling great" and won't be in the lineup tonight. He's day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that Jake DeBrusk's…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Canucks notes Irfaan Gaffar: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said there is nothing new to report with an Alex Edler extension, talks continue. Ben Kuzma: 2016 third-round pick Will Lockwood is still deciding on whether to turn pro or return…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, and the Philadelphia Flyers

Zuccarello talks won't happen until after the season Matthew DeFranks of the Dallas Morning News: Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill said they won't have contract extensions talks with Mats Zuccarello until after the season. "We'll wait until the season's over,"…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Penguins, Canucks and Jets

Guhle getting better Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brendan Guhle (upper-body) is "getting better" according to assistant coach Marty Wilford. They hope that he'll be able to start skating soon. de Haan out indefinitely with an eye injury NHL.com: Statement…

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NCAA Free Agents: Canucks, Senators and Red Wings Sign College Free Agents

Canucks added a college free agent defenseman Patrick Johnston: The Vancouver Canucks have signed Josh Teves to a one-year contract and he'll be joining the team immediately. GM Jim Benning on Teves: "He’s a smart two-way defenceman; always makes good decisions…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and the New York Rangers

Lamoriello will be the line for top free agents Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: It seems likely that a contract extension for Anders Lee is pretty much done, and just the final details need to be hammered out. Are…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Interested In College UFA … Don’t Expects NHL Playoff Format Change

Toronto Maple Leafs interested in a college right-handed UFA defenseman Elliotte Friedman: The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking at college free agent defenseman Joseph Duszak. The right-handed defenseman had 47 points in 37 games for Mercyhurst this season. Chris Peters:…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Oilers, Predators, Devils, Islanders, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Canucks

Grzlelcyk's x-rays negative Matt Proter: The Boston Bruins said that Matt Grzelcyk's upper-body x-rays came back negative. He won't be in the lineup tonight. de Haan leaves early Hurricanes PR: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Calvin de Haan left last night's game…

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A Quick Look At Some Of The Top NCAA Free Agents

Top College free agents TSN: Bob McKenzie on some NCAA unrestricted free agents to keep an eye on. Nico Strum - forward - Clarkson University Max Vergonneau - forward - Princeton Ryan Kuffner - forward - Princeton Taro Hirose - forward…

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