Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Oilers and Senators … Maple Leafs and van Riemsdyk

On the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators ... Jason Gregor: "I don't trade RNH for Hoffman though. RNH can play wing and C. He is also four years younger." Travis Yost: "Regardless of whether or not it’s true, an RNH/Hoffman…

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and John Tavares – Sign-and-Trade?

On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... TSN Insider Trading: Could the New York Islanders do a sign-and-trade with John Tavares if they can't get him re-signed? Pierre LeBrun: Tavares hasn't decided what he wants to do yet…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Oilers, Predators, Canucks, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Coach Glen Gulutzan said that there is still no timetable for Matthew Tkachuk. He's listed as day-to-day. Pat Steinberg: Gulutzan said that Tkachuk won't be in the lineup tonight. Sean Monahan had a…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Flyers, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: The Bruins recalled Anton Blidh and Paul Postma on an emergency basis. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets sign forward Nathan Gerbe to a two-year, two-way contract extension.…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators

    On the Washington Capitals and Barry Trotz ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: There have been no contract talks between head coach and Barry Trotz and the Capitals. "But at this point, it does feel like his future is…

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NHL Rumors: Avs and Sens Scouting Notes … Senators and Ryan

  Colorado Avalanche scout three straight Columbus Blue Jackets games ... Mark Schieg: Avalanche assistant GM Chris MacFarland has scouted three consecutive Blue Jackets games. For the first two games, the Avs play those teams later in the season. The…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canucks, Knights, Jets, and Playoff Races

On the Calgary Flames ... Darren Haynes: Forward Kris Versteeg has been activated off the IR after missing the past 49 games. On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Defenseman Marc Methot could be out a little while with a…

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Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Playoff Races

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled forward Justin Bailey from the AHL. Amy Moritz of the Buffalo News: Forward Jack Eichel was doing extra skating yesterday, working on his conditioning and skills. He won't be…

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NHL Rumors: Sens Scouting Sharks … Bobby Ryan Thought The Senators Were Trading Him

On the Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion was listed to attend Monday's Sharks-Red Wings game in San Jose. Kevin Kurz: Dorion was listed and did attend the game. On the Ottawa…

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NHL Rumors: Wild and Belpedio … Flames Were In On Hoffman and Pacioretty

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Wild prospect and Miami University senior defenseman Louis Belpedio could opt for becoming a free agent on August 15. Multiple sources are saying that, that likely won't be happening though…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Already without Charlie McAvoy and Patrice Bergeron, the Bruins lost Jake DeBrusk, Torey Krug, and Zdeno Chara in the third period last night. Coach Bruce Cassidy didn't have an update…

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Western Conference News: Coyotes, Flames, Stars, Wild, Predators, Sharks and Jets

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Goaltender Darcy Kuemper was supposed to start but became ill before the game last night and wasn't able to play. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Forward Matthew Tkachuk is listed as…

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