Mark Easson

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NHL News: Habs-Kings Trade, Pens-Jackets Trade, Waivers and a Blackhawks Signing

Canadiens-Kings make a trade The Los Angeles Kings trade forward Nate Thompson and 2019 5th round pick (Chicago) for a 2019 4th round pick (Calgary) Joey Alfieri: "#Habs trade away the fourth-rounder they got from the Flames, but they land…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Senators, Penguins, Sharks and Canucks

Coyotes injury update Richard Morin: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers and fowards Brad Richardson and Michael Grabner were all on the ice today in no-contract jerseys. It was the first time for both Demers and Richardson since their injuries. Craig…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting PIT-PHI and WSH-LA, Sharks, Flyers and Blackhawks

Scouting the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night's Flyers-Penguins game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Canadiens have Hudon on the block and little boost would nice HabsLinks: Elliotte Friedman speculated on the weekend that the Montreal Canadiens may consider trading forward Charles Hudon. They would be looking for a mid-round pick for him. Arpon Basu…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the Vegas Golden Knights

The Ducks need to get younger and faster Chris Johnston: Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray said that as the trade deadline is approaching, they need to get younger and faster: "I've been listening a lot lately. ... This organization, we have…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting MIN-NYI, LA-Bos and LA-SJ AHL, Kings, Offseason Offer Sheets and Trades

Scouting the Minnesota Wild and New York Islanders David Pagnotta: With the Toronto Maple Leafs at MSG last night, GM Kyle Dubas took in the afternoon Islanders-Wild and was in GM Lou Lamoriello's suite. Scouting the Los Angeles Kings and…

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Quick Hits: Carlyle Fired, Waivers, and Injury Updates

GM Murray in as interim coach after firing Carlyle Chris Johnston: Anaheim Ducks GM will serve as their interim coach for the remainder of the season after firing Randy Carlyle. They will hire a full-time coach in the offseason, with…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Detroit Red Wings

Some potential Boston Bruins targets Matt Porter of the Boston Globe: The asking price for Artemi Panarin is reportedly a first-round pick, a player and a prospect - a high price for a potential rental. The Boston Bruins aren't the…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sabres, Flyers, and the Senators

Would it be enough for the Maple Leafs to offer up ..... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Since the Buffalo Sabres could use help on the blueline, would they be interested in Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev with…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting the Sharks, FLA-WSH, Philadelphia Flyers and the Anaheim Ducks

Scouting the San Jose Sharks Kevin Kurz: The Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers have been scouting the San Jose Sharks regularly of late. Scouting the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals George Richards: Scouts listed to attend last night's Panthers-Capitals…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, and the Winnipeg Jets

Maple Leafs and pending UFA Jake Gardiner Fan 590: Nick Kypreos on the Fan 590 said that though it's unlikely: "I believe if they can get in around $5 million, Jake has a chance to get an extension here" Maple…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Center options for the Winnipeg Jets Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at the top four centers that the Winnipeg Jets could look at trading for ahead of the deadline. 1. Derick Brassard - The Golden Knights are already retaining $2…

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