Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Edmonton Oilers

DeBoer to get an extension from the Sharks Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that the San Jose Sharks are expected to sign head coach Pete DeBoer to a multi-year deal. He's in the last year of his deal.…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Buffalo Sabres

Maple Leafs coaches Smith and Keefe Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach D.J. Smith could get some interest from teams this offseason, including the Ottawa Senators. “Many believe D.J. Smith had the job…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and the New Jersey Devils

Oilers could look towards Europe Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers could look at some of the older European free agents that might be able to step right into their lineup. In the past, they've been able to add some checkers,…

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

Islanders could look to move a defenseman or two Arthur Staple of The Athletic: With the development of some of their young players this season, the New York Islanders could consider trading defenseman Nick Leddy this offseason. “He may not…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, and the San Jose Sharks

Blues to re-sign one of two defensemen? Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Expect the St. Louis Blues to try to re-sign one of their pending UFA defenseman in Jay Bouwmeester and Carl Gunnarsson but not both. Can't see…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Stars, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Flyers, Leafs and Canucks

Kesler could be done for the season Elliotte Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler could be finished for the season due to chronic hip pain. Neal in a regular jersey Pat Steinberg: Calgary Flames forward James Neal practiced with a…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Blashill … Lightning and Cooper

The Red Wings standings position won't impact Blashill talks TSN: Bob McKenzie on TSN said that despite the Detroit Red Wings being near the bottom of the standings, it won't have a negative impact on any Jeff Blashill decisions. Blashill's…

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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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