Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and the Buffalo Sabres

Zuccarello not a fit for the Penguins Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Can't see where Mats Zuccarello would fit into the Pittsburgh Penguins top-nine unless they moved out another top-nine winger. Moving out the assets to acquire him doesn't…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Vancouver Canucks

Rangers should move Zuccarello soon Larry Brooks of the NY Post: New York Rangers GM Jeff Gorton should trade pending free agent forward Mats Zuccarello as soon as he gets a legit offer. Zuccarello admits that a potential trade on…

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Quick Hits: Percentage of Team Goals, Jets, Ducks, Hurricanes, Oilers, Sharks, Kings and Blues

Percentage of team goals Sportsnet Stats: Highest % of Team Goals Involved in since 2016-17: 1. Oilers - Connor McDavid 46.0% 2. Colorado - Nathan MacKinnon 37.8% 3. Tampa Bay - Nikita Kucherov 36.7% Scoring wingers for the Jets Stats Centre:…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Oilers, Senators, Penguins and Maple Leafs

Fowler returns but Rakell not able to go Rotoworld Hockey: The Anaheim Ducks activated Cam Fowler from the IR. Elliott Teaford: Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler returned to the lineup, but forward Rickard Rakell wasn't able to go. Forsling out with…

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NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Panthers to look for a No. 1 goalie? George Richards of The Athletic: The Florida Panthers could be looking for a starting goaltender at the trade deadline or during the offseason. They could be looking to go big with their…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Matt Duchene and Mark Stone

Senators priority is to still re-sign Duchene and Stone Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The NHL trade deadline is now 50 days away. The Senators will be having their annual scouting staff meetings this week in Florida. They will map out a…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Predators, Devils, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Jets

Eichel day-to-day but skating Amalie Benjamin: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley didn't have a new update on Jack Eichel and he remains day-to-day. Paul Hamilton: Heard that Eichel was skating yesterday. Stars injury updates Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars forward Jason…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Blues, Sabres, Predators, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

Are the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues talking? Jimmy Murphy of CLNS Media: Two sources have said that the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues have held "deep" trade talks. Talks have been centered around forward 27-year old Brayden…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers

To trade or not to trade defenseman Jake Muzzin Lisa Dillman and Josh Cooper of The Athletic: Cases for trading Jake Muzzin. Cooper - If the Los Angeles Kings decided to move Muzzin, he'd be one player that the Kings…

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Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Stars, Kings, Predators, Canucks, Golden Knights and Jets

Rittich says he's ready Derek Wills: Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich practiced yesterday and said he feels good and is "ready to go." Stars hold Benn out Mark Stepneski of NHL.com: Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn was held of last…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Flyers and Maple Leafs

Trocheck skates Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers coach Bob Boughner on Vincent Trocheck who skated for the first time since suffering his injury: "It's the first day of probably many days he's going to get out there and rehab and skate. It's…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, and the New Jersey Devils

Avs need to add some more scoring depth Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: If the Colorado Avalanche want to take it to the next level, they are going to have to add some offensive depth to their lineup. The…

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