Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and the New York Rangers

Ducks and RFA Ritchie getting close on a deal TSN: Bob McKenzie says that the Anaheim Ducks and restricted free agent Nick Ritchie are getting closer to putting together a three-year bridge contract. It could happen in the next day…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators GM and Matt Duchene’s Agent Meet Up

Dorion and Duchene's agent hold preliminary talks TSN: Bob McKenzie said on Insider Trading that Matt Duchene's agent Pat Brisson and Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorian met up in Toronto yesterday. "The obvious point of discussion there was preliminary talks…

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NHL Rumors: Dubas Meeting With Nylander and Reps … Does Kapanen’s Play Change Things?

Leafs GM Dubas meeting with Nylander and reps Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: A source is saying that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas has flown to Switzerland and is having a meeting with restricted free agent William Nylander…

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NHL Injuries: Sharks, Ducks, Canucks, Stars, Coyotes, Devils and Blues

Thornton takes the ice ... Couture injures his hand at practice Kevin Kurz: San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton was on the ice yesterday. Kevin Kurz: DeBoer said that Thornton is doubtful for their next game and indicated that more…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins To Keep Things Internal and Doughty Uses Maple Leafs

As of now, the Penguins won't be looking externally to replace defenseman Justin Schultz Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost defenseman Justin Schultz for four months after he had surgery on his fractured lower left…

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NHL Rumors: Overseas Interest In Nylander? Leafs Interested In Anderson?

On the report of potential overseas interest in William Nylander Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 radio talking about the report that a KHL team has a 'strong interest' in Toronto Maple Leafs restricted…

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NHL News: Islanders, Jets, Penguins, Matheson Suspended, and Emery Tribute

Gionta on waivers Brian Compton: The New York Islanders put forward Stephen Gionta on waivers. Petan activated Winnipeg Jets PR: The Winnipeg Jets have activated forward Nic Petan. Penguins recall Grant and re-assign Jarry Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have recalled…

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NHL Injuries: Canucks, Flames, Coyotes, Golden Knights, Penguins and Maple Leafs

Beagle has a fractured forearm Bob McKenzie: Vancouver Canucks forward Jay Beagle has returned to Vancouver. He'll be out for four to six weeks with a fractured forearm. Pettersson out at least seven to 10 days Bob McKenzie: Vancouver Canucks…

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2019 NHL Free Agents: Pacific Division – UFAs and RFA

  The 2018-19 season has just gotten underway, but it's never to earlier to start looking ahead to free agency. In one of our first NHL free agent series, we'll be looking at unrestricted and restricted free agents for each…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Teams Interested In Bobrovsky, Who Could Target Nylander, and Flyers Goaltending

Teams interested in trading for Bobrovsky Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos reported on 'Headlines' that there are some teams who are interested in trading for Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky is believed to be looking for Carey…

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NHL Notes: Matheson, Waivers, Gionta, Byfuglien, Schultz, Silfverberg, Bortuzzo and the Golden Knights

Matheson to have a hearing today NHL Player Safety: Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson will have a hearing today for his interference/unsportsmanlike conduct on Vancouver Canucks Elias Pettersson. Two to waivers Elliotte Friedman: The Vancouver Canucks put Alex Biega on…

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2019 NHL Free Agents: Central Division – UFAs and RFA

  The 2018-19 season has just gotten underway, but it's never to earlier to start looking ahead to free agency. In one of our first NHL free agent series, we'll be looking at unrestricted and restricted free agents for each…

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