Mark Easson

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Kings, Knights, Devils, Blackhawks and Senators

Murray suffers another concussion Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray will be out for an unknown amount of time due to another concussion. It's Murray's second concussion since February, and third in the past 30…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Maple Leafs, Senators, Seattle, Coyotes and Mason

Same old, same old with Nylander, Matthews and Marner Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Kasperi Kapanen worked his way up the Toronto Maple Leafs roster and landed on a line with Patrick Marleau and Auston Matthews against the Chicago Blackhawks,…

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NHL News: Getzlaf, van Reimsdyk, Luongo, Thornton, Dubinsky, and Gagner

Getzlaf dealing with a lower-body injury Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf missed yesterday's practice with a lower-body injury. 18-year old Isac Lundestrom was centering Andrew Cogliano and Kiefer Sherwood. Flyers will be without van Riemsdyk for a while Bill Meltzer: The…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks And Their Goaltending … Flyers, JvR, And Simmonds

Blackhawks likely on the move in the next few weeks Scott Powers of The Athletic: Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford continues to work on getting ready to get back between the pipes. Cam Ward started yesterday's game, his third in…

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NHL News: Quick, Thornton, Daley, Dubinsky, Kempny, Kunin and Aberg

Kings leave on a road trip today, will Quick be with them? Jon Rosen: Los Angeles Kings coach John Stevens said they will continue to evaluate goaltender Jonathan Quick. The Kings leave on a four-game road trip today. Stevens on Quick: “If not ready…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets, Mason, and Blues

Is Nylander's dad driving the bus? Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan suggested that William Nylander, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner should be willing to sign a hometown deal for the greater good of the…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs and Nylander Aren’t Talking Bridge … One Of Matthews Or Marner Could Sign In-Season

Maple Leafs and Nylander camp haven't seriously considered a bridge deal Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs William Nylander said earlier this week that he has to "take care of myself" and go with what his agent thinks is right after Leafs…

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NHL News: JvR, Crawford, Johnson, Seidenberg, Gionta, Hanzal, and Luongo

Flyers lose van Riemsdyk ... They'll have some goaltending questions soon Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Philadelphia Flyers lost forward James van Riemsdyk in the first period after taking a puck near his right knee. They will re-evaluate…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Nylander, Matthews, and Marner

Maple Leafs need to get Matthews and Marner signed sooner than later Damien Cox of The Toronto Star: The Winnipeg Jets were proactive with Nikolaj Ehlers and signed him to a seven-year, $42 million extension last October. The Toronto Maple…

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NHL Rumors: Jackets and Panarin … Sabres and Skinner … Flames and Bennett

Status quo for Panarin and his contract situation Alison L: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Artemi Panarin said after Thursday's game that nothing has changed for him regarding contract negotiations. He is focused on hockey now and will deal with the business…

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NHL News: Wilson, Waivers, Blues, Devils, Flames, Blackhawks, Wings, and Panthers

WIlson's appeal has been filed Stephen Whyno: The NHLPA has filed an appeal for Washington Capitals Tom Wilson. Stephen Whyno:  Commissioner Gary Bettman has had to listen to six appeals since the start of 2012. Upheld Vermette 10 games in…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Preseason

The 2018-19 NHL season just got underway. Two days into the season we've compiled our first NHL power rankings consensus list - preseason edition. The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the season ranked first with five first-place rankings. The Winnipeg…

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