Mark Easson

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NHL Notes: Injuries, Recalls, Shutouts, Outdoor Games, Lehtera Charged, and the Coyotes

Injury updates Arizona Coyotes: Forward Nick Schmaltz is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. WGR 550: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that forward Jack Eichel is day-to-day. He's going to be evaluated this morning and more will be…

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NHL Rumors: Salary Cap Space To Add This Offseason Is There For Some Teams

Salary cap space to add this offseason is there for some teams Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Pierre LeBrun was on TSN 1200 was about potential moves this offseason due to salary cap issues for some teams and for some…

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Edmonton Oilers

Flames make Frolik a healthy scratch Allan Walsh:  "Many people in Calgary have been reaching out asking why Michael Frolik is a healthy scratch. Keeping one of the teams most efficient and versatile forwards in the stands marginalizes and devalues…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Canadiens, Predators and Maple Leafs

Marchand to return for the Winter Classic Amalie Benjamin: Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand will return to the lineup today: "I don’t think there was any doubt. It would take a lot to miss a game like this. Kind of like…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Buffalo Sabres

Maple Leafs mailbag Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (mailbag) If choosing between keeping Kasperi Kapanen or William Nylander, would keep Kapanen. Nylander is a better playmaker and the potential option to be a center is an intriguing thought though.…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Devils, Sharks, Golden Knights and Jets

McAvoy questionable ... Marchard likely Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy is questionable for tomorrows Winter Classic. Forward Brad Marchand will "most likely" play. Foligno to miss tonight CBJ PR: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno will…

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NHL Trade: Oilers Acquire Petrovic From The Panthers For Wideman And A Pick

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Alexander Petrovic from the Florida Panthers for defenseman Chris Wideman and a 2019 3rd round pick. The 3rd round pick is the higher of the Oilers pick and the New York Islanders 3rd round…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Seguin, Benn and the Potential Fallout

Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn comment on Lites' comments Mark Stepneski: Tyler Seguin is he's had any conversations with Lites: "No, not since the end of the season. So, a little bit of a surprise there, I guess, in one…

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NHL Rumors: NY Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Rangers need to have an eye on the trade deadline now Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers and coach David Quinn should start working towards the trade deadline to build some trade value for players who…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Kings, Wild, Predators and Jets

No timetable for Fowler and Gibson returns Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler doesn't have a timetable on his return. He has four plates on the right side of his face that he expects will be there permanently. Fowler…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Capitals

Bruins could get two back for the Winter Classic Boston Bruins: Forward Brad Marchand and defenseman Charlie McAvoy could be ready to return for the Winter Classic. Sabers lose Girgensons John Vogl: Forward Zemgus Girgensons is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Hayes, Panarin, and Karlsson

Two months left for the Rangers to make a decision on Kevin Hayes Rick Carpiniello of The Athletic: New York Rangers 26-year old forward Kevin Hayes will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. The Rangers will have about two months…

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