Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: A Bridge Deal Or Trade For Nylander, And Potential Trade Partners

A bridge deal or trade for Nylander Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It not looking like there will be a long-term contract for William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs and Nylander can't find a number that fits for…

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NHL Injuries and Notes: Edmonton Oilers, Arizona Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers

Oilers place Rattie on the IR  Edmonton Oilers:  The Oilers have put forward Ty Rattie on the IR and recalled forward Cooper Marody. NHL.com: Oilers injury updates. Defenseman Andrej Sekera is on the LTIR with an Achilles injury. Defenseman Matt Benning…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Canadiens, And Coaches On The Hot Seat

Updates on Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes and Canadiens Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Columbus Blue Jackets are worried about the futures of pending UFAs Sergei Bobrovsky and Artemi Panarin as it's not looking like they are interested in…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators

Maple Leafs and Nylander looking at a short-term deal Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston believes that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas traveling to Switzerland to meet with William Nylander has now put the ball in Nylander court on…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Predators, Ducks, Stars, Blues and Blue Jackets

Three injured Bruins Matt Porter: Boston Bruins defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Kevan Miller returned to the Boston yesterday. Miller had blocked a shot and was to see a hand surgeon. Coach Bruce Cassidy said that McAvoy was "not feeling right."…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, San Jose Sharks, and the Dallas Stars

Lightning and Brayden Point's camp will wait until the season is over to talk extension TSN: Pierre LeBrun said Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point is another player coming out of his entry-level deal that could be looking for a big deal.…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

The potential cost for the Bruins to trade and then sign Panarin Kevin Paul Dupont: The starting asking price for Artemi Panarin for the Boston Bruins with a contract extension in place would likely be Charlie McAvoy and Jake DeBrusk. Kevin…

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NHL Rumors: Dubas And Nylander Didn’t Exchange Numbers During Meeting … NHL Executives On Nylander

Critical seven to 10 days for Maple Leafs and Nylander TSN: Pierre LeBrun said on Insider Trading that despite Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas flying to Switzerland to meet with William Nylander, no numbers were exchanged between the sides.…

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NHL Injuries: Predators, Coyotes, Habs, Kings, Senators, Devils, Islanders, Stars and Red Wings

Rinne leaves in the third Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean: Nashville Predators Pekka Rinne left early the third period last night, about 3 minutes after teammate Kevin Fiala collided with him. Coach Peter Laviolette didn't have an update on Rinne's…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 2

The regular season is in full swing and we're back with our consensus NHL power ranking for week two. The Toronto Maple Leafs received five of six first-place rankings this week and pull down first place. The Nashville Predators come in…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Ottawa Senators

Bruins looking for offensive help Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Aside from the Boston Bruins top line, the remaining Bruins had only scored nine goals in their first six games. The Bruins had hoped for the likes of Anders…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers

Leafs and Nylander heading towards a bridge deal? James Mirtle of The Athletic: The Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking at in the $6 million range and William Nylander around Leon Draisaitl's $8.5 million. believes the long-term number is between…

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