Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: GM Jim Benning: "Picks and prospects are going to be like gold." TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks GM Jim Benning: "Through free agency this summer, we've got to continue to add players to support our…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Nyquist, Tatar, Green, Howard and Mrazek

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Forward Gustav Nyquist has another year left on his deal. Will the Red Wings consider re-sign him at likely more than $5 million a season? The Red Wings need to…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, LA Kings, and Anaheim Ducks

    On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said yesterday afternoon that he had spoken with nine GMs already that day. He said that he doesn't think anything was imminent but added that he felt…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Mike Babcock and James van Riemsdyk on the Trade Deadline

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Coach Mike Babcock said last week that he's already given GM Lou Lamoriello his wish list. He's spoken publically about his desire to add some depth down the middle and…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Knights and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Korbinian Holzer clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL. On the Chicago Blackhawks .. Elliotte Friedman: The Blackhawks put goaltender Jeff Glass on waivers. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Forward…

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Eastern Conference News: Panthers, Rangers, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

On the Florida Panthers ... Matthew DeFranks: Goaltender Roberto Luongo has been activated from the IR. On the New York Rangers ... Greg Joyce: Defenseman Marc Staal has been skating and is progressing. Defenseman Ryan McDonagh is still listed as…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Penguins, Jets, Canadiens, Ducks, and Coyotes

On the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, and Arizona Coyotes ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: The Senators believe they possibly have the top center - Derick Brassard - and possibly the top winger -…

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NHL Rumors: Defense and Goaltender Trade Market – Possible Destinations and Notes

On the Defenseman and Goaltender Trade Market ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Defensemen and goaltenders that could be traded by the trade deadline and three possible landing spots. Mike Green - Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks Erik Gudbranson - Toronto…

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NHL Rumors: Forward Trade Market – Possible Destinations and Notes

On the Forward Trade Market ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Forwards that could be traded by the trade deadline and three possible landing spots. Derick Brassard - Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights Alex Galchenyuk - Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets,…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes, Habs, Preds, Lightning, Bruins, Canucks, Flames, Sens, Isles and Wings

On the Florida Panthers, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators, NY Islanders, and the Detroit Red Wings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Would be interesting if the Florida Panthers…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting PHI-NJ, CGY-BOS, BUF-TB … Flyers and Penguins

  Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils ... Dave Isaac: Scouts listed to attend last night's Flyers-Devils game: New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, and New York Islanders. Scouting the Calgary Flames and Boston Bruins ... David Pagnotta: As…

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NHL Rumors: Brian Gionta, James Wisniewski, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Dallas Stars

On Brian Gionta and James Wisniewski ... Stephen Whyno of the AP: Both Brian Gionta and James Wisniewski are playing for Team USA at the Olympics, and both are hoping to sign with an NHL team after. They would need…

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