Mark Easson

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NHL News: Edmonton Oilers Fire GM Peter Chiarelli

The Edmonton Oilers have fired general manager Peter Chiarelli after three and a half season. David Pagnotta: A direct source said that management had told the players after the game that Chiarelli was going to fired. A collection of media…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Oilers, Flyers, Blues, Sharks and Golden Knights

Perry skates with teammates Elliotte Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry skated with teammates yesterday in a no-contact jersey. He's been skating for the eight to 10 days. Perry had surgery to repair cartilage and a…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers Will Need Another Goaltender, Along With Other Holes That Need Fixing

Oilers will eventually need to find another goaltender Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Cam Talbot's agent George Bazos said that GM Peter Chiarelli did talk to Talbot about Koskinen's extension. “To Peter’s credit, he did talk to Cam and…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Wild, Canucks, and Devils

Senators - Duchene talks to continue Darren Dreger: Contract talks between the Ottawa Senators and pending free agent Matt Duchene are expected to continue this week. Talk is of an eight-year contract in the range of $65 to $75 million…

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Edmonton Oilers Quick Hits: Spooner and Rattie on Waivers … Thoughts on Koskinen Signing

Oilers put two on waivers Elliotte Friedman: The Edmonton Oilers put forwards Ty Rattie and Ryan Spooner on waivers. Cap Friendly: "#Oilers have placed Spooner & Rattie on waivers. If both clear, & are assigned to the AHL, Oilers would…

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NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Oilers, Senators, Sharks and Maple Leafs

Ferland expects to play Eric Francis: Carolina Hurricanes Micheal Ferland missed Sunday's game with a back issue. He said he felt better yesterday and expects to play today. Kind of an update on Crawford's status Jimmy Greenfield: Chicago Blackhawks forward Brendan…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins Derick Brassard – Blue Jackets and Stars

Blue Jackets and Stars among teams showing some interest in Brassard Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Aaron Portzline has said the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins have spoken about Derick Brassard. The Blue Jackets drafted Brassard and he played with…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-ARI, Kings, Flyers, Senators, Avs, and Rangers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes David Pagnotta: There were eight teams listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Coyotes game: Carolina Hurricanes (2), Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Columbus…

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NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Kings, Devils, Maple Leafs, and Canucks

Johnson has concussion-like symptoms Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has concussion-like symptoms. Coach Jared Bednar is hopeful that Johnson will be able to return after the All-Star break. No updates from Kings Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Blackhawks make three players available for trade Scott Powers of The Athletic: Source has said that the Chicago Blackhawks have made Marcus Kruger, Chris Kunitz and Andreas Martinsen available for trade. Kruger may be the mostly likely of those three…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Ottawa Senators

Karlsson's agent meets with Sharks GM Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: The agent for San Jose Sharks pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Erik Karlsson, Don Meehan, met with GM Doug Wilson on Friday. Contract talks have started according to Chris Johnston.…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Stars, Senators, Blues, Sharks and Golden Knights

Rask leaves with a concussion Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com: Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask left with 1:28 remaining in the first period with a concussion. New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil crashed into Rask. Crawford on the ice Scott Powers:…

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