Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Senators and Erik Karlsson – Golden Knights, Lightning, Predators and Sharks

On the Ottawa Senators ... David Alter: Would have to think that there might be some contenders that aren't getting that far on trade talks that could put a claim on Johnny Oduya. Murray Pam: Sounds like there weren't any…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens, Wild, and Canucks

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Renaud Lavoie: There has been lots of talk about Evander Kane. A few teams are showing some interest in Benoit Pouliot. Dan Kingerski: "I do believe Jason Botterill is learning a very important lesson right now:…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Islanders, Rangers, and Blue Jackets

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun: After Rick Nash was dealt morning, Patrick Maroon trade talk picked up. Was told that seven teams had spoken with the Oilers. On the Florida Panthers ... Joe Smith: The Panthers are aggressively…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Sharks, Bruins, Red Wings, and Predators

On the New York Rangers ... Laura Albanese: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton on Ryan McDonagh: "I don’t think it’s the right thing to do not to say anything about an individual player whether we’re trying to trade him or not.…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: On Waivers, Kovalchuk, Olympians Sign, Matthews, Canucks, and Blue Jackets

Players placed on waivers today ... Bob McKenzie: Peter Holland clears waivers. Placed on waivers today: Chris Breen (BOS), Paul Postma (BOS), Jussi Jokinen (CBJ), Cody Golobeuf (CgY), Lance Bouma (CHI), Chris Stewart (MIN), Alex Burrows (OTT),  James O’Brien (OTT), Johnny…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the New Jersey Devils

Teams waiting on Vanek and no serious offers for Tanev ... Dan Murphy: (late afternoon yesterday) There had been no serious calls to the Canucks about defenseman Chris Tanev. May not be any plans to sit players . Dan Murphy:…

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NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson Deadline Decisions Loom For The Senators And Interested Teams

Erik Karlsson deadline decisions loom for the Senators and a handful of other teams ... TSN 1200: Bob McKenzie said that the Senators are no longer just listening to calls on Erik Karlsson ... They are actively negotiating with a…

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NHL Trade: Montreal Canadiens Trade Tomas Plekanec To Toronto Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens have traded Tomas Plekanec and Kyle Baun to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 2018 2nd round pick, Rinat Valiev, and Kerby Rychel. Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens will be retaining 50 percent of Plekanec's salary. The 35-year…

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NHL Rumors: Pacioretty and Plekanec – Kings, Maple Leafs, Jets and Lightning

Kings eyeing Max Pacioretty? Sportsnet: Headlines ... Nick Kypreos on Montreal Canadiens Max Pacioretty. “The L.A. Kings, they’re pushing hard now for Pacioretty,” Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos said during the Headlines segment of Hockey Night in Canada Saturday. “We know throughout the last…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Panthers, Sharks, Senators and Penguins

Time for the Lightning and Maple Leafs to step up? Darren Dreger: After the Bruins acquired Rick Nash this morning, it could prompt the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs to set up. The Lightning and Maple Leafs are…

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NHL Trade: The New York Rangers Trade Rick Nash To The Boston Bruins

The New York Rangers have traded winger Rick Nash to the Boston Bruins for a 2018 first-round pick, 2019 7th round-pick, forwards Ryan Spooner and Matt Beleskey, and defenseman Ryan Lindgren. Pierre LeBrun: The Rangers are retaining 50 percent of…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Ducks and Flyers in on Kane? Cammalleri and Tatar … Jets and Antipin

Sharks, Ducks, and Flyers looking at Evander Kane? Bob McKenzie: Get the sense that the teams that are interested in Buffalo Sabres Evander Kane are not the same ones that are/were after New York Rangers Rick Nash. Teams interested in Kane…

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