Mark Easson

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 16

  The Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames received all first and second place voting again in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings. The Winnipeg Jets beat out the San Jose Sharks for third spot. The New York Islanders make…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Andreas Athanasiou

Andreas Athanasiou may not be available but if he was, the cost would be high Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on his 31 Thoughts podcast with Jeff Marek mentions Detroit Red Wings forward Andreas Athanasiou as someone…

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NHL Rumors: Left-handed candidates for the Canadians … A Datsyukian Return?

Left-handed candidates for the Canadians Andrew Berkshire of Sportsnet: The Montreal Canadiens have been trying to improve their left side on the blue line for the past couple of years. They have the salary cap space to add and some…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks, Capitals, Leafs, Kings, Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Avs, Stars, and Islanders

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Steve Yzerman to the Edmonton Oilers seems like an unlikely fit, but they have to try. Potential GM candidates could include Bill Guerin, Mark Hunter, Kelly McCrimmon, Craig Heisinger, Ron Hextall, Doug…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, and San Jose Sharks

Could Sutter be on the Oilers radar? Darren Dreger: Not sure if Darryl Sutter would be interested in returning to the NHL, but would have to expect the Edmonton Oilers would have him on their list of people they may…

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Quick Hits: Ducks Roster Moves, CGY-EDM Trade That Didn’t Happen, CHI-LA Trade That Did Happen

Ducks roster moves Cap Friendly: Roster moves made by the Ducks yesterday. RECALLED - Korbinian Holzer and Jake Dotchin REASSIGNED - Troy Terry, Max Jones, Sam Carrick, Andy Welinski, Jacob Larsson and Andrej Sustr ACTIVATED OFF IR - Jakob Silfverberg…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Avalanche, Kings, and Sharks

Kase out at least five months ... Silfverberg activated Anaheim Ducks: Forward Ondrej Kase suffered a torn labrum that requires surgery. He'll be out for five-to-six months. Cap Friendly: The Ducks activated forward Jakob Silfverberg from the IR OEL out with…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Talbot, Koskinen, GM Candidates and Not Mortgaging Their Future

Oilers offered up Talbot to an Eastern Conference team David Pagnotta: Have been told that the Oilers had recently offer goaltender Cam Talbot to an Eastern Conference non-playoff team. They had previously spoken with that team about a larger deal…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Scouting Hurricanes, Five Right-Handed Dmen, Dubas Talks Deadline

Maple Leafs continue to scout the Hurricanes Darren Dreger: Some of the Toronto Maple Leafs management were scouting the Carolina Hurricanes - Calgary Flames game on Tuesday night. The Maple Leafs continue to scout the Hurricanes available defensemen. Some right-handed…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Buffalo Sabres

Canucks have been linked to Ferland Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province: There have been rumors the past couple of weeks linking the Vancouver Canucks interest in adding a top-six winger and Carolina Hurricanes forward Micheal Ferland. The 26-year old…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Jamie Oleksiak and Derick Brassard

The Penguins could have a defenseman and center on the block Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jamie Oleksiak carries a $2.1 million salary cap hit for two more seasons and can play both sides. The Penguins…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Ferland And The Blueline

Canadian teams and the Penguins showing interest in Ferland TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN 1040 radio said that three Canadian teams and the Pittsburgh Penguins among the teams that have shown interest in Carolina Hurricanes pending free agent forward Micheal…

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