Mark Easson

21633 Articles

NHL Rumors: Quenneville, Kings, Bruins, Blue Jackets, and the Rangers

Quenneville may not be out of coaching for too long Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Joel Quenneville was recently fired by the Chicago Blackhawks, but it may not be that long before he's behind the bench again. “He’s certainly ready and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pacioretty Still Denies Trade Request … Maple Leafs Starting To Consider Trading Nylander

Pacioretty still denies he asked to be traded Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: After the Montreal Canadiens traded Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights, GM Marc Bergevin said that Pacioretty "asked for a trade. I will not go into detail.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Canucks, Penguins, and Ducks

Hedman returns but Stralman is out Bryan Burns: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. Forwards Adam Erne (upper-body) and Ondrej Palat (lower-body) also missed last night's game. Defenseman Victor Hedman returned to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting The Leafs, And Five Teams That Could Be Interested In William Nylander

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils Michael Augello: Carolina Hurricanes assistant GM Rick Dudley was listed to attend the Maple Leafs and Devils game last night. The Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning also had scouts listed…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Nyquist … Sabres and Skinner

Gustav Nyquist knows his name will likely come up in rumors Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The 29-year old pending free agent Gustav Nyquist should draw some interest from a Stanley Cup contender. He's a former 30-goal…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Capitals, Lightning, Blues, and Panthers

Bruins say Charlie McAvoy had concussion symptoms, back skating now Matt Porter: Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been dealing with concussion symptoms. He's been out since October 18th. He was able to skate yesterday. Matt Porter:…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 5

Another week with the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning holding down the top two spots in our consensus NHL power rankings. The Toronto Maple Leafs move up a spot to No. 3. The Minnesota Wild jumped five spots from…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and the New York Rangers

The tension between the Oilers and Puljujarvi is increasing TSN: Darren Dreger on Insider Trading says that tension between the Edmonton Oilers and Jesse Puljujarvi is mounting as Puljujarvi is dropped in the lineup once again, and could possibly be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Could There Be A Connection Between The Pittsburgh Penguins And Los Angeles Kings?

The Penguins are having chemistry issues and Daniel Sprong will draw trade interest TSN: Darren Dreger on Insider Trading said that Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is anxious with his team struggling. The Penguins are deep, but there seem to…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Stars, Blues, Rangers, Blackhawks, Avs, Hurricanes, and Canucks

Klingberg out three weeks  Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg will be out for at least three weeks with an upper-body injury. Sean Shapiro: Klingberg suffered the upper-body injury when blocking a shot. Mike Heika: Stars defenseman Marc Methot and…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Thornton’s 1500th Game, Another Senators Video, and Malkin Avoids Discipline

Lack to waivers Elliotte Friedman: The New Jersey Devils put goaltender Eddie Lack on waivers. Thornton to play in his 1,500th NHL game Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton will play in his 1,500th…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Daniel Sprong

Penguins GM says roster changes could be coming Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford wondered during a radio appearance on 105.9 FM if some roster changes are needed to help break their recent slump. “Has this…

Mark Easson