Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Flyers looking at Nylander? Frank Seravalli: The Philadelphia Flyers are believed to be among the teams that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas has spoken with in the past few days. Not sure if there is a fit between the…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Maple Leafs, Bruins, and Flyers

Friedman on the Blues, Maple Leafs and Bruins Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The St. Louis Blues are open for a variety of possibilities and there are only a few things they wouldn't consider. Believe that Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander…

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NHL Rumors: Deadline For The Toronto Maple Leafs – William Nylander Is Fast Approaching

Deadline for Nylander is fast approaching Pierre LeBrun: "The Maple Leafs' priority/hope is still to re-sign William Nylander but my understanding with that with just two days to go to the signing deadline, Toronto has circled back to some teams…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the Detroit Red Wings

If the Blues were to acquire Howard, they'd need to move Allen Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: TSNs Darren Dreger noted earlier this week that the St. Louis Blues had been watching Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard. Dreger…

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NHL News and Notes: Pickard, Dea, Darling, Zykov, Soshnikov, Laine and Krejci

Claimed off waivers Chris Johnston: The Arizona Coyotes have claimed Calvin Pickard off waivers. Chris Johnston: The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed Jean Sebastien Dea off waivers. Hurricanes put two on waivers Pierre LeBrun: The Carolina Hurricanes put goaltender Scott Darling…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals and Jets

Still no timetable on Hunwick Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick said that all he could do until about a month ago was rest. He had wondered if his season was over. There is still no timetable on when…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – GM Candidates, Coaching, And Their Lack Of Trades

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Philadelphia Flyers CEO Dave Scott said their GM search will be "weeks, not months." Scott Mellanby and Chris Pronger have ties to the Flyers. Dean Lombardi won't be a candidate. Chuck Fletcher and Ron Francis make…

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NHL Rumors: Jeff Skinner – Buffalo Sabres, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Skinner will get paid this offseason, but maybe not as high as some reports Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 690 and was talking about Buffalo Sabres pending free agent winger Jeff Skinner. For the…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Sharks and Capitals

Miller out five weeks ... Carlo a possibility for tonight Boston Bruins: Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller will be re-evaluated in about five weeks after a CT scan revealed "a cartilage injury to this larynx." Matt Kalman of WEEI: Bruins defenseman…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, and the Montreal Canadiens

Who is the front-runner for the Philadelphia Flyers GM position? TSN: Pierre LeBrun: Have been told that the Flyers have got their list down to four main candidates and includes Chuck Fletcher. Dean Lombardi is not a GM candidate. Lombardi was…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Willam Nylander – Deadline Fast Approaching

The deadline for the Maple Leafs to sign Nylander to be eligible for this season is Saturday at 5:00 pm ET TSN: Bob McKenzie on Insider Trading said there have been many rumors regarding William Nylander floating around - that…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Avalanche, Oilers, Kings, Blues, and Maple Leafs

Raanta exits last night's game early Arizona Coyotes: Goaltender Antti Raanta left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Craig Morgan: Have to wonder if Raanta was even 100 percent when he returned to the lineup. Barrie misses last night's…

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