Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and the Chicago Blackhawks

On the New York Rangers ... Andy Strickland: There has been speculation that Rangers pending free agent Michael Grabner could re-sign in the offseason, but there has been no talks. On the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and John…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Predators, and the Trade Market

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Scouts listed to attend the Penguins - Stars last night include Carolina Hurricanes (who sent management), Colorado Avalanche (2) Arizona Coyotes, and San Jose Sharks. Joe Nieuwendyk is a scout/advisor for the…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Wild, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Forward Troy Brouwer will be out week-to-week with a facial fracture. He'll be off skates for a few days. Derek Wills: Brouwer was hit in the face by a puck Thursday night. On…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Mike Loftus: Coach Bruce Cassidy said the forward Frank Vatrano (lower-body) and Anders Bjork (upper-body), and defenseman Kevan Miller (upper-body) will be out tonight. Noel Acciari's status for today will be determined after their morning…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN: James van Riemsdyk knows his name is in the rumor, but he's trying his best to tune it out as it's something he has no control over. Darren Dreger said earlier this week…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Predators, Stars, Sabres, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, and Golden Knights

On the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Vegas Golden Knights ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Rick Nash's agent has already spoken with eight to…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Penguins, Islanders, Oilers and Top 40 Trade Bait

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that it's too early to say if they will look at the goalie market before the trade deadline as both Steve Mason and Michael Hutchinson are out with…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, and Lightning

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that he's been vocal about what he thinks the Maple Leafs should acquire before the trade deadline: “The people who need to know, know.” Mark Masters: Babcock on their…

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NHL News: Sabres, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Penguins, Blues, Canucks, and Jets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Jake McCabe will be out a month after having surgery on his thumb. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: The Hurricanes put Marcus Kruger and Josh Jooris on waivers. On the…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Bruins, Coyotes, and Islanders

On the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Bruins scouted the Canucks-Panthers earlier this week. The Bruins were interested in Thomas Vanek two years ago, and are believed to be one of the teams interested in defenseman…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Bruins, Canes, Wings, Avs, Canucks, Leafs, Flames, Pens, Jackets, Sabres, Blackhawks, Coyotes, and Kovalchuk

On the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blues Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes and Ilya Kovalchuk ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet:…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins Notes – Kings, Sabres, Habs, Jets and Rangers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: It is possible that the Penguins have a quiet trade deadline. It's possible that they don't add a third-line center and just look to add a fourth-line center. If…

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