Mark Easson

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella on defenseman Ryan Murray's injury: “Not even close. Not even in the conversation for me.” Aaron Portzline: Murray was on the ice on Wednesday and skated for one drill before…

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NHL Attendance After 20 Home Games: 2017-18

Our second installment looking at NHL attendance this season is at the 20 game mark. We've included attendance averages after ten games this season, as well as the at the 20 games mark for the four previous seasons. Between the…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Red Wings, Canucks, and Jets

On the Dallas Stars ... Matt Larkin: Spoke with Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill yesterday who that he's not actively looking at trades. He likes the depth they have. He wouldn't rule out making a trade but isn't looking to…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Canadiens and Blue Jackets

On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: Over the weekend head coach Pete DeBoer made it clear that they need to acquire a fourth line center before the trade deadline. Sources are saying that the…

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NHL Rumors: Top Trade Bait, and the New York Rangers

On Top 25 players that could be traded ... TSN: Top 25 trade bait board. Evander Kane - Buffalo Sabres - left wing - UFA 2. Patrick Maroon - Edmonton Oilers - left wing - UFA 3. Mike Green -…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Canucks, and Golden Knights

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Andy Strickland: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood has played 19 games so far and needs to get to 28 games for the Coyotes to keep his RFA rights. If he plays less than 28 games he'll become…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, Oilers, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, and Sharks

On the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the San Jose Sharks ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: It will be a minimum of three pieces to trade for Buffalo Sabres forward…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the NY Islanders

On the Detroit Red Wings ... John Niyo of the Detroit News: The Red Wings will be looking to acquire more future assets leading up to the trade deadline. They will join the likes of Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, Arizona…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting ARI-SJ, Coyotes, Blackhawks, and Canucks

On scouting the Arizona Coyotes and San Jose Sharks  ... Craig Morgan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Coyotes-Sharks game: Toronto Maple Leafs (2), Calgary Flames (2), Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Rangers, Capitals, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Canucks, and Bruins

Friedman's 31-thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks were among the teams that have been scouting in Sweden the past couple weeks. Some potential free agents include…

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Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Sharks and Golden Knights

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Coach Joel Quenneville was asked about days ago if Corey Crawford and his 'upper-body' injury would return this season and he immediately said "yes." Three sources have said that Crawford…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari suffered an upper-body injury on Monday and missed practice yesterday. The Bruins are hopeful that he'll be able to play tonight. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: The…

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