Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Panthers, Habs, Sens, Devils, Flyers, Pens, Lightning and Canucks

Two injured Ducks goalies not ready yet Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks coach Bob Murray said that goaltender Ryan Miller isn't ready and John Gibson still isn't able to practice. Kempe still bothered by an upper-body injury Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Ottawa Senators

Decision time nearing for the Hurricanes Chip Alexander of the Raliegh News & Observer: Decision time for the Carolina Hurricanes is nearing on if they will be buyers, sellers or being status quo. GM Don Waddell said that after their…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Florida Panthers

Contract talks for Islanders pending UFAs David Pagnotta: Contract talks between the New York Islanders and Anders Lee are ongoing. Brock Nelson extension talks have been very loose so far. Don't know of any Jordan Eberle have taken place. Panarin…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the Buffalo Sabres

When is the best time for Kings to move their veterans? Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: It might make more sense for the Los Angeles Kings to move some of their veteran players this offseason. TSNs Darren Dreger said…

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NHL News: Milestones For Thornton, Penguins Record For Murray, and a Hearing For Malkin

A couple milestones for Jumbo Joe NHL public relations: Joe Thorton passed Shane Doan and Johnny Bucyk for 15th all-time in games played with 1,541. Joe Thornton keeps climbing all-time NHL lists - he passed Gordie Howe for sole possession…

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NHL News: Habs-Kings Trade, Pens-Jackets Trade, Waivers and a Blackhawks Signing

Canadiens-Kings make a trade The Los Angeles Kings trade forward Nate Thompson and 2019 5th round pick (Chicago) for a 2019 4th round pick (Calgary) Joey Alfieri: "#Habs trade away the fourth-rounder they got from the Flames, but they land…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Senators, Penguins, Sharks and Canucks

Coyotes injury update Richard Morin: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers and fowards Brad Richardson and Michael Grabner were all on the ice today in no-contract jerseys. It was the first time for both Demers and Richardson since their injuries. Craig…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting PIT-PHI and WSH-LA, Sharks, Flyers and Blackhawks

Scouting the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night's Flyers-Penguins game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Canadiens have Hudon on the block and little boost would nice HabsLinks: Elliotte Friedman speculated on the weekend that the Montreal Canadiens may consider trading forward Charles Hudon. They would be looking for a mid-round pick for him. Arpon Basu…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the Vegas Golden Knights

The Ducks need to get younger and faster Chris Johnston: Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray said that as the trade deadline is approaching, they need to get younger and faster: "I've been listening a lot lately. ... This organization, we have…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting MIN-NYI, LA-Bos and LA-SJ AHL, Kings, Offseason Offer Sheets and Trades

Scouting the Minnesota Wild and New York Islanders David Pagnotta: With the Toronto Maple Leafs at MSG last night, GM Kyle Dubas took in the afternoon Islanders-Wild and was in GM Lou Lamoriello's suite. Scouting the Los Angeles Kings and…

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Quick Hits: Carlyle Fired, Waivers, and Injury Updates

GM Murray in as interim coach after firing Carlyle Chris Johnston: Anaheim Ducks GM will serve as their interim coach for the remainder of the season after firing Randy Carlyle. They will hire a full-time coach in the offseason, with…

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