Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks – Carlyle Safe, Re-sign Silfverberg? Short-term Trades With An Eye To the Future

No coaching change coming for the Ducks TSN: Despite losing 11 in a row, the Anaheim Ducks are not considering firing head coach Randy Carlyle according to GM Bob Murray. “At this time, I am not considering a coaching change,”…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets

Stars gauging interest in Ritchie Sean Shapiro of The Athletic: The Dallas Stars second line has been an issue dating back to last season. They did nothing this past offseason to fix it. GM Jim Nill hasn't done much to…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Senators, Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers and Blues

A trade and re-signing would ideal for the Canucks Luke Fox of Sportsnet: In an ideal world Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alex Edler would waive his no-trade clause to allow the Canucks to deal him for some assets before the trade…

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NHL Rumors: Senators Free Agents and Ceci, Leafs and Marner, and Ferland’s Asking Price

Senators will have to overpay their free agents to keep them Graeme Nichols: Bob McKenzie said that the Ottawa Senators priority is to re-sign their free agents. They do realize that they will likely have to overpay them in order to…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Sharks, Lightning, Leafs and Capitals

McAvoy returns Boston Bruins: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy returned to the lineup. Devils activate two New Jersey Devils: The Devils have activated goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and forward Marcus Johansson from the IR. Hickey's progress slowed Andrew Gross: New York Islanders coach…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Andre Burakovsky and Jakub Vrana

Burakovsky's time in Washington could be running out Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan has a history of tinkering with their roster leading up to the trade deadline. There has been plenty of speculation around…

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils Could Make A Move Sooner Than Later

The Devils have some pending free agents that could be on the move TSN: Darren Dreger said that the New Jersey Devils are a team that could be getting close to making a move. GM Ray Shero isn't thinking the…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Sharks, Flyers and Predators

No in-season extension for Willam Karlsson Jesse Granger: Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee said that he doesn't see them signing William Karlsson to a contract extension during the season. They will revisit it during the offseason. Sharks shouldn't be…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Kings and Blues

Coyotes lose Richardson Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes Brad Richardson suffered an upper-body injury and is listed as week-to-week. Dave Vest: Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet on Richardson, who was put on the IR with an upper-body injury: "I feel bad for 'Richie' because…

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NHL Trade: Lightning Send Koekkoek To Blackhawks For Rutta

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defenseman Slater Koekkoek and a 2019 5th round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Jan Rutta and a 2019 7th round pick. The 24-year old Koekkoek was drafted 10th overall in the 1st…

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NHL Trade: Flyers Send Weal To Coyotes For Graves

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Jordan Weal to the Arizona Coyotes for defenseman Jacob Graves. The 26-year old Weal was drafted 70th overall in the 3rd round of the 2010 draft by the LA Kings. He carries a $1.75…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 14

It's not a surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning remain at No. 1 in our consensus NHL power rankings. They received first place rankings from all eight media outlets. The Toronto Maple Leafs received five second place ranks and come…

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