Mark Easson

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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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NHL News: Dallas Stars Owner And CEO Aren’t Happy With Benn And Seguin

Stars owner and CEO aren't happy with Benn and Seguin Sean Shapiro of The Athletic: The Dallas Stars may have won 2-0 on Thursday but team owner Tom Gaglardi wasn't happy with a couple Stars players according to Stars CEO Jim…

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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Artemi Panarin and his agent to discuss his future next month TSN: Dan Milstein, the agent for Columbus Blue Jackets pending free agent Artemi Panarin was on TSN 1050 radio and was asked about Panarin's future. Milstein said that he'll be…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Oilers, Islanders, Senators and Lightning

Marchand unlikely for today Lance Lysowski: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy won't play today and forward Brad Marchand is unlikely. Boston Bruins: Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that Marchand has an upper-body injury. He is traveling with the team and…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, and the Buffalo Sabres

Maple Leafs and Marner's agent speak often Terry Koshan: Mitch Marner's agent Darren Ferris speaks with the Toronto Maple Leafs often - sometimes several times a week - about a Marner extension. This is all part of the process. From…

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