Mark Easson

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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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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Detroit Red Wings

Some potential Boston Bruins targets Matt Porter of the Boston Globe: The asking price for Artemi Panarin is reportedly a first-round pick, a player and a prospect - a high price for a potential rental. The Boston Bruins aren't the…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sabres, Flyers, and the Senators

Would it be enough for the Maple Leafs to offer up ..... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Since the Buffalo Sabres could use help on the blueline, would they be interested in Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev with…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting the Sharks, FLA-WSH, Philadelphia Flyers and the Anaheim Ducks

Scouting the San Jose Sharks Kevin Kurz: The Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers have been scouting the San Jose Sharks regularly of late. Scouting the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals George Richards: Scouts listed to attend last night's Panthers-Capitals…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, and the Winnipeg Jets

Maple Leafs and pending UFA Jake Gardiner Fan 590: Nick Kypreos on the Fan 590 said that though it's unlikely: "I believe if they can get in around $5 million, Jake has a chance to get an extension here" Maple…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Center options for the Winnipeg Jets Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at the top four centers that the Winnipeg Jets could look at trading for ahead of the deadline. 1. Derick Brassard - The Golden Knights are already retaining $2…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Sharks, Leafs and Jets

Eaves to the IR Elliott Teaford: The Anaheim Ducks have put Patrick Eaves on the IR with flu-like symptoms. Kempe with an upper-body  Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Mario Kempe suffered an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Other…

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NHL Rumors: Artemi Panarin On Free Agency And What The Future May Hold

Artemi Panarin conducts an interview in English and outlines free agency and what might happen in the future Jeff Svoboda of Blue Jackets.com: Columbus Blue Jackets pending unrestricted free agent Artemi Panarin met with the media yesterday and did an interview…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Panthers and the Blue Jackets

Maple Leafs kicking tires on Glendening again Frank Seravalli of TSN: It is believed that the Toronto Maple Leafs are kicking tires on Detroit Red Wings center Luke Glendening again this season. Glendening is a favorite of Leafs coach Mike…

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