Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Andrei Svechnikov Had Been Open to a Trade Earlier This Season

Andrei Svechnikov struggled to start the season and his ice time was way down. He told the Carolina Hurricanes he was open to a trade if they wanted to move him.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Alexandre Texier, and the Milan Arena

When Alexandre Texier clears waivers, the Montreal Canadiens are in the lead to sign the pending UFA. NHL, NHLPA will keep quiet about the Milan arena situation for the next month.

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Wings, Panthers, Preds, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Lightning, Leafs, and Canucks

Lightning lost Nikita Kucherov and Brayden point last night. Aaron Ekblad could return Monday night. The Maple Leafs lose another defenseman.

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NHL Rumors: Brad Lambert Get Permission From the Winnipeg Jets to Find a Trade Partner

Winnipeg Jets forward Brad Lambert hasn't been able to crack their top-six, and has been granted permission to seek a trade partner.

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Montreal Canadiens

Do the Edmonton Oilers need to make a trade to help turn things around? The Montreal Canadiens are looking at wingers, as well as centers.

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NHL Rumors: The 2026 Free Agent Class is Getting Weaker and It May Get Worse

2026 NHL unrestricted free agent class won't be what many would have been hoping for. Times are changing with this salary cap era, and what might end up happening because of it.

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Flames, Wild, Preds, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs, and Jets

Connor Hellebuyck will be out four to six weeks. Roman Josi could return tonight. Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies are doubtful for tonight.

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NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-CBJ, Edmonton Oilers, and the Top 25 NHL Trade Targets

19 teams were listed to scout the Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets Thursday night. Top 25 NHL trade targets to watch, and hard to see the Oilers significantly upgrading in net this season.

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, and the Los Angeles Kings

Will the Canucks look to extend Kiefer Sherwood or will they look to move him? New York Rangers needs, and nothing going on between the Kings and Brandt Clarke.

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and Quick Hits From Around the League

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has been a healthy scratch of late and he's not happy. Speculation of Alexander Texier and possibly a mutual termination of contract.

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Wild, Habs, Preds, Lightning, Leafs, Canucks, and More

Victor Hedman could be a couple of weeks away from returning. Auston Matthews rejoins teammates, but Anthony Stolarz was worse than they originally thought.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and It’s a Seller’s Market

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to make a 'hockey trade,' so roster players have to be involved. Who could they move? It's a seller's market out there, as not many are looking to move out players yet.

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