Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Wild, Predators, Oilers, Flyers and Jets

On the Boston Bruins Elliotte Friedman: "Think BOS has taken a long look at Eric Staal, but he is not eager to be traded" Joe Haggerty: "While all the Bruins chatter is about Wayne Simmonds and Mark Stone as big…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Panthers, Sharks, Red Wings, Devils, Penguins and Flames

On the Toronto Maple Leafs Sportsnet 590: Chris Johnston: "I've had a few other people externally from other teams suggest they believe the #Leafs are working on something big...and that they're in the market to get that right-shot defenceman." On the…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Rangers, Kings and Sharks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings Aaron Portzline: "#CBJ have expressed an interest in #RedWings D Niklas Kronwall, but unclear if he wants to leave Detroit near the end of his career. Kronwall a legacy player in…

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NHL Rumors: Simmonds, Bruins, Islanders, Stars, Ducks, Oilers and Penguins

On Wayne Simmonds Pierre LeBrun: Reminder that Wayne Simmonds has a 12-team no-trade list "I'm not sure it will be a huge issue, although some teams from the No list have showed interest. So we'll see how that plays out."…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Jets, Stars, Devils, and Bruins

Habs bargain hunting Habs Links: Pierre LeBrun on TSN said the Montreal Canadiens could be looking at rental player at a cheap price if supply is greater than the demand: "I think Montreal is going bargain hunting on Monday." Johansson could…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers

Players with term coming up in some talks Brian Lawton: "Obvious in talking to a # of teams today that there are a lot of new names popping up that are not UFA players as teams try to do some…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Senators, Hurricanes, Leafs, Lightning, Blue Jackets and the Coyotes

Vegas re-enters Stone talks Elliotte Friedman: There is word this morning that Vegas Golden Knights have re-entered the Mark Stone trade talk. Bruce Garrioch: Lots of focus on Stone today and the market is strong. There are eight teams that…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, and the Ottawa Senators

Some potential targets for the Maple Leafs Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been linked to forwards Chris Kreider and Luke Glendening, and defenseman Adam McQuaid. The cost to acquire anyone on deadline day may…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the Detroit Red Wings

The Ducks need offense, skill, speed, etc. Eric Stephens of The Athletic: (before Montour trade) The Anaheim Ducks need offense, skill, more speed and creativity, a finisher, a forward who can play on the wing or at center. They'll eventually…

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NHL Trade: The San Jose Sharks Acquire Gustav Nyquist From The Detroit Red WIngs

The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Gustav Nyquist to the San Jose Sharks for a 2019 second round pick and a conditional 2020 third round pick. Nyquist agreed to waive his no-movement clause for the deal to go through.…

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NHL Trade: Anaheim Ducks Trade Brandon Montour To The Sabres

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Brandon Montour to the Buffalo Sabres for a conditional 2019 1st round draft pick and defensive prospect Brendan Guhle. The 24-year old Montour was drafted 55th overall in the 2nd round of the 2014…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers

Howard likely staying put ... unless a sleeper West coast team steps up Ted Kulfan: Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard likely isn't getting moved tomorrow. If there is a contending team that comes calling suddenly, it's likely the San…

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