Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Canadiens, Devils and Penguins

Demers a game-time decision Craig Morgan: Defenseman Jason Demers will be a game-time decision tonight. Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson wasn't feeling great and took a maintenance day yesterday. Defenseman Jordan Oesterle is a little "banged up" and left practice early yesterday.…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Red Wings, Wild, Jets, Flames and Flyers

Teams were interested in Gaunce Rick Dhaliwal: Had heard that teams were calling the Vancouver Canucks about pending restricted free agent Brendan Gaunce ahead of the trade deadline. Red Wings Ilitch on Yzerman Anthony Fenech: Ilitch on Steve Yzerman: "There's not…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Wild, Predators, Flyers, and Sharks

Getzlaf back but two other Ducks out Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf returned to the lineup after missing their past five games. Elliott Teaford: Ducks forward Nick Ritchie (lower-body) and Derek Grant (upper-body) weren't able to go yesterday.…

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NHL Rumors: Senators Coaching Candidates and More On Mark Stone At The Deadline

Ottawa Senators coaching candidates Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators have a list of traits they want to have in their next head coach. A teacher who will focus on the development and growth of each player…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Edler And His NTC … Need To Improve Defense And On The Wing

Alex Edler on his no-trade clause Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: Vancouver Canucks 32-year old pending free agent defenseman wouldn't waive his no-trade clause ahead of last week's trade deadline when they asked if he'd consider. “It was different because there…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Stars, Kings, Predators, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights

Demers on a conditioning stint Matt Layman: The Arizona Coyotes have sent defenseman Jason Demers to the AHL on a conditioning stint. Benn returns Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn returned to the lineup. Wagner suffers a lower-body injury…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers

LeBrun on Johnsson free agent talk Pierre LeBrun: (On Dreger's note that Maple Leafs made a push before the trade deadline to get Andreas Johnsson signed) "Don’t blame the Johnsson camp for wanting to wait. Piling up more points alongside…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild

  Lee's agent talking with Lamoriello ... Islanders may be concerned about term Arthur Staple: During Thursday's morning skate pending free agent Anders Lee agent was talking to New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello. Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post:…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Predators, Devils, and Sharks

Gibson returns Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson was back in the net last night. Forward Ryan Getzlaf is skating but wasn't able to go. Stepan out four to six weeks Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said…

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils Taylor Hall Eligible For An Extension On July 1st

Taylor Hall eligible for an extension on July 1st Mike Morreale of NHL.com: New Jersey Devils forward Taylor Hall has another season left on his deal and is eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1st. Hall's agent Darren…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Sharks and Canucks

Three Sabres day-to-day Buffalo Sabres: Forward Vladimir Sobotka, defenseman Marco Scandella and Carter Hutton are all day-to-day. Optimistic on Faulk and de Haan Michael Smith: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said "optimistic" about defensemen Justin Faulk and Calvin de Haan…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Los Angeles Kings

At least three teams checked on Edler Rick Dhaliwal: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 and said that the Calgary Flames were after Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler. Heard that the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets checked in on…

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