Mark Easson

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NHL News: Ducks, Jackets, Kings, Devils, Sharks, Lightning, Leafs, Capitals and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Cam Fowler (shoulder) won't be traveling with the team to San Jose. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have recalled goaltender Jeff…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Some Potential Changes To Watch For This Offseason

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Some changes to watch for this offseason. Head coach Todd McLellan is likely coming back but there will be some new assistant coaches. The Oilers will continue to look…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Chicago Blackhawks

On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano of WFan Sports: John Tavares last week said he will take his time with his decision. "I'm hoping I'm coming back. I love it here," Tavares said to the assembled media before adding,…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Avs, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Dennis Bernstein: Ducks coach Randy Carlyle on Corey Perry's penalty: "It would have been better served to be less violent" Well here comes Corey Perry pic.twitter.com/9Zsiti0Gby — Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) April 15, 2018 On the Boston…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Florida Panthers

On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of The Athletic: (mailbag) Believe that Todd Nelson could be a good option for the Stars coaching position. Other options could be Sheldon Keefe, Jim Montgomery, and Jay Leach. Alain Vigneault may not be…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres

On the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Ray Ferraro was on TSN 690 and was talking about the Montreal Canadiens and their need for a centerman. One player Ferraro thinks the who could be…

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NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – No Agreement In Place With The Rangers, But He Could End Up There

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... TSN: Ilya Kovalchuk said to Sports.ru that he doesn't have an agreement in place with an NHL team and he hasn't even spoken with any team. "I got a lot of friends called. Ask, congratulate," Kovalchuk said…

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NHL News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Cam Fowler (shoulder) has been rehabbing and should start skating soon. Wouldn't say if Fowler would be able to return this series. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Eric…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Chiarelli, Rattie, Nugent-Hopkins, Defensive Needs and Potential Targets

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers CEO and Vice Chair Bob Nicholson said they are evaluating things, but GM Peter Chiarelli will return next season as their GM.  “I am here today to tell…

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NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Predators, Stars, Kings, Leafs, Knights, Capitals and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: Forward Tommy Wingels didn't practice today. On the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan: Greg Wyshynski on why Predators forward Ryan Johansen didn't receive any supplementary discipline: "(DoPS) determined the head wasn't…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – The Draft, Erik Karlsson, and the Coaching Staff

On the Ottawa Senators and draft ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators will be holding on to their first-round pick this year, which is not much of surprise given it will be in the top-five. They…

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NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The St. Louis Blues need to add more scoring. Injuries and the loss of David Perron in the expansion draft played a role in them having the…

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