Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Emelin, Capitals, Flames, Sabres, Canadiens and Wild

Emelin turned down the Capitals Igor Eronko: Defenseman Alexei Emelin said that he turned down a one-year offer from the Washington Capitals because it was only for one-year. On if the Calgary Flames have ever been close to trading Sam…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Blues, Senators and Wild

Murray travels with the Penguins and could be ready for tonight Pens Inside Scoop: Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan on goaltender Matt Murray: "He practiced full today with the team. We thought he had a strong practice. We’ll see how…

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2019 NHL Free Agents: Metropolitan 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: Canadiens … Maple Leafs and William Nylander … Erik Karlsson

Canadiens letting teams know they could trade a forward TSN: Bob McKenzie notes that the Montreal Canadiens are open for business as their forward group is getting crowded. "Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has let his 31 general manager colleagues…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks … Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba

Aquilini on the Canucks Rick Dhaliwal: Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini on the state of the Canucks. (series of tweets) On the vacant President position: "I don't think we will replace that role. The Canucks are the interface of who…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Devils, Kings, Islanders, Penguins and Canadiens

Chychrun and Dvorak take to the ice Dave Vest: Arizona Coyotes Jakob Chychrun and Christian Dvorak were on the ice yesterday with teammates in no-contact jerseys. Updates on Schneider and Bratt Mike Morreale: Coach John Hynes on goaltender Cory Schneider: "He's…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs And Nylander With A Little Ducks And Hurricanes

Maple Leafs and Nylander with a little Ducks and Hurricanes Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Pierre LeBrun was on TSN 1050 and was asked if the Anaheim Ducks and Carolina Hurricanes would be the leading trade candidates if the…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Shore, Flames, Canucks, Salary Cap, Panarin, and Simmonds

Will the Maple Leafs have to move someone at some point? Amar Basi: Pierre McGuire on the Toronto Maple Leafs: They know they are going to be in salary cap purgatory starting next year, it is going to be amazingly messy…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Blackhawks, Golden Knights, Blues, Canadiens, and Flyers

Injury updates on some Ducks Josh Cooper: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler returned to the lineup last night. Ryan Getzlaf's groin injury isn't as bad as they had first thought. Ducks GM Bob Murray said it's possible that Getzlaf could…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Rick Nash Hasn’t Retired … Still Experiencing Concussion Symptoms

Rick Nash still experience concussion symptoms ... and speculation on the Maple Leafs Rear Admiral: (yesterday) A source said that Rick Nash will file the paperwork and announce his retirement from the NHL. Darren Dreger: Rick Nash's agent Joe Resnick on…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Penguins, Jets, and Flyers

Insider trading notes on the Hurricanes, Penguins, and Jets TSN: Pierre LeBrun notes that the Carolina Hurricanes really liked goaltender Curtis McElhinney and it wouldn't have been surprised if they would have put a waiver claim on him even if Scott Darling…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets and Panarin … Canucks, Gagner, and the Leafs

A handful of teams could be interested in Panarin as a pure rental Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Pierre LeBrun was TSN 1040 and was talking about Columbus Blue Jackets forward Artemi Panarin. With it looking like Panarin won't be…

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