Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Los Angeles Kings

Karlsson not worried about long-term yet Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson said he hasn't thought about signing a long-term contract extension with the Sharks yet. He's eligible to sign a deal after July 1st. "Right…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Nylander Going Down To The Final Hour

Maple Leafs and Nylander going down to the final hour @Prospects_Watch: Bob McKenzie said yesterday that he believes the Maple Leafs and Nylander will come down to the final hour. @Prospects_Watch: McKenzie: "I don't think there's a very good chance…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Murray Trade Speculation And A Need For A Defenseman

Trade speculation in net for the Penguins and the need for a puck-moving defenseman Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't been happy with their goaltending. They had been linked to Detroit Red Wings Jimmy Howard, but decided…

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NHL Video: Tom Wilson Ejected After Blindsiding Brett Seney

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was given a match penalty for his blindside hit on New Jersey Devils Brett Seney. Wilson obviously has a history of supplementary discipline and will be talking with the department of player safety. Chris Ryan:…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Canes, Avs, Wings, Kings, Flyers, Pens, Sharks, Blues and Jets

McAvoy practices Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy practiced yesterday in a no-contact jersey. He's been out since October 18th with a concussion. Forward David Krejci wasn't on the ice yesterday. Ferland has a concussion Michael Smith: Carolina Hurricanes…

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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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