Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Wild, Canucks, and Devils

Senators - Duchene talks to continue Darren Dreger: Contract talks between the Ottawa Senators and pending free agent Matt Duchene are expected to continue this week. Talk is of an eight-year contract in the range of $65 to $75 million…

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Edmonton Oilers Quick Hits: Spooner and Rattie on Waivers … Thoughts on Koskinen Signing

Oilers put two on waivers Elliotte Friedman: The Edmonton Oilers put forwards Ty Rattie and Ryan Spooner on waivers. Cap Friendly: "#Oilers have placed Spooner & Rattie on waivers. If both clear, & are assigned to the AHL, Oilers would…

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NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Oilers, Senators, Sharks and Maple Leafs

Ferland expects to play Eric Francis: Carolina Hurricanes Micheal Ferland missed Sunday's game with a back issue. He said he felt better yesterday and expects to play today. Kind of an update on Crawford's status Jimmy Greenfield: Chicago Blackhawks forward Brendan…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins Derick Brassard – Blue Jackets and Stars

Blue Jackets and Stars among teams showing some interest in Brassard Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Aaron Portzline has said the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins have spoken about Derick Brassard. The Blue Jackets drafted Brassard and he played with…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-ARI, Kings, Flyers, Senators, Avs, and Rangers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes David Pagnotta: There were eight teams listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Coyotes game: Carolina Hurricanes (2), Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Columbus…

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NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Kings, Devils, Maple Leafs, and Canucks

Johnson has concussion-like symptoms Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has concussion-like symptoms. Coach Jared Bednar is hopeful that Johnson will be able to return after the All-Star break. No updates from Kings Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Blackhawks make three players available for trade Scott Powers of The Athletic: Source has said that the Chicago Blackhawks have made Marcus Kruger, Chris Kunitz and Andreas Martinsen available for trade. Kruger may be the mostly likely of those three…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Ottawa Senators

Karlsson's agent meets with Sharks GM Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: The agent for San Jose Sharks pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Erik Karlsson, Don Meehan, met with GM Doug Wilson on Friday. Contract talks have started according to Chris Johnston.…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Stars, Senators, Blues, Sharks and Golden Knights

Rask leaves with a concussion Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com: Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask left with 1:28 remaining in the first period with a concussion. New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil crashed into Rask. Crawford on the ice Scott Powers:…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, and the Buffalo Sabres

More the Dubas needs convincing TSN: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dreger notes that it's not just GM Kyle Dubas that needs to be convinced to explore the idea of trading assets for…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Edmonton Oilers

Shattenkirk trying not to think about the trade deadline Larry Brooks of the NY Post: It hasn't been a great year and a half of New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. He feels he's played better of late, which could…

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, and the Buffalo Sabres

Predators GM says trade options are there Brooks Bratten: Nashville Predators GM David Poile was on 1025 The Game on Thursday that there are some pretty good trade options available but the price has to be right. "Right now, I…

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