Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Penguins To Keep Things Internal and Doughty Uses Maple Leafs

As of now, the Penguins won't be looking externally to replace defenseman Justin Schultz Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost defenseman Justin Schultz for four months after he had surgery on his fractured lower left…

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NHL Rumors: Overseas Interest In Nylander? Leafs Interested In Anderson?

On the report of potential overseas interest in William Nylander Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 radio talking about the report that a KHL team has a 'strong interest' in Toronto Maple Leafs restricted…

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NHL News: Islanders, Jets, Penguins, Matheson Suspended, and Emery Tribute

Gionta on waivers Brian Compton: The New York Islanders put forward Stephen Gionta on waivers. Petan activated Winnipeg Jets PR: The Winnipeg Jets have activated forward Nic Petan. Penguins recall Grant and re-assign Jarry Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have recalled…

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NHL Injuries: Canucks, Flames, Coyotes, Golden Knights, Penguins and Maple Leafs

Beagle has a fractured forearm Bob McKenzie: Vancouver Canucks forward Jay Beagle has returned to Vancouver. He'll be out for four to six weeks with a fractured forearm. Pettersson out at least seven to 10 days Bob McKenzie: Vancouver Canucks…

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2019 NHL Free Agents: Pacific Division – UFAs and RFA

  The 2018-19 season has just gotten underway, but it's never to earlier to start looking ahead to free agency. In one of our first NHL free agent series, we'll be looking at unrestricted and restricted free agents for each…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Teams Interested In Bobrovsky, Who Could Target Nylander, and Flyers Goaltending

Teams interested in trading for Bobrovsky Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos reported on 'Headlines' that there are some teams who are interested in trading for Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky is believed to be looking for Carey…

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NHL Notes: Matheson, Waivers, Gionta, Byfuglien, Schultz, Silfverberg, Bortuzzo and the Golden Knights

Matheson to have a hearing today NHL Player Safety: Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson will have a hearing today for his interference/unsportsmanlike conduct on Vancouver Canucks Elias Pettersson. Two to waivers Elliotte Friedman: The Vancouver Canucks put Alex Biega on…

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2019 NHL Free Agents: Central Division – UFAs and RFA

  The 2018-19 season has just gotten underway, but it's never to earlier to start looking ahead to free agency. In one of our first NHL free agent series, we'll be looking at unrestricted and restricted free agents for each…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Nylander and Matthews

Another Nylander update Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said on Sportsnet's Headlines that contract talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander's reps continue but they are not close. Kypreos added that Nylanders “has not requested a trade as…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Canadiens, Flyers, Islanders, Penguins and Canucks

Getzlaf skates briefly Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks center briefly Ryan Getzlaf skated yesterday for the first time since his groin injury back on Oct. 6th. He's in the day-to-day range and not week-to-week. Elliott Teaford: Ducks…

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NHL Rumors: Potential Landing Spots For William Nylander If The Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs Decide To Trade Him

Eight potential landing spots for William Nylander if the Maple Leafs decide to trade him Michael Traikos of the Toronto Sun: Even without William Nylander, the Toronto Maple Leafs are scoring a torrid pace. Kasperi Kapanen has recorded four points…

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2019 NHL Free Agents: Atlantic Division – UFAs and RFA

  The 2018-19 season has just gotten underway, but it's never to earlier to start looking ahead to free agency. In one of our first NHL free agent series, we'll be looking at unrestricted and restricted free agents for each…

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