Mark Easson

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Western Conference News: Fleury, Flames, Hurricanes, Stars, Jets and Playoff Races

On Marc-Andre Fleury ... Vegas Golden Knights: Marc-Andre Fleury becomes the 13th NHL goalie to win 400 games. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Sounding like Matthew Tkachuk could miss tonight's game. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Carolina Hurricanes:…

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Eastern Conference News: Ovechkin, Blue Jackets, Devils, Flyers, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race

On Alex Ovechkin ... Dan Rosen: Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin is the fourth NHL player to score 600 goals in less than 1,000 games. Wayne Gretzky scored 600 in 718 games, Mario Lemieux in 719 games and Brett Hull in…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, and Oilers

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: There is ongoing speculation regarding the Maple Leafs front office. Lou Lamoriello's three-year contract is up after the season. The Avalanche and Coyotes had interest in Maple Leafs…

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NHL Rumors: Avs and Makar … Sens and Karlsson … Edmonton Oilers Options

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Jeff Cox: NHL sources are saying that the 2017 first-round pick Cale Makar is leaning to remaining at UMass for his sophomore season. Jesse Montano: (going off the above Makar report) "To everyone saying to…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Flames, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Rangers, Sens, Flyers and Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that goaltender Antti Raanta doesn't have any structural damage. Raanta has a lingering issue and is day-to-day. Arizona Coyotes: Forward Laurent Dauphin is out indefinitely with a lower-body…

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NHL Rumors: Six Coaches Who Could Be On The Hot Seat … Some Arizona Coyotes Offseason Decisions

On the hot seat ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: A coach hasn't been fired this season yet. Here are six coaches who could be on the hot seat: Alain Vigneault (Rangers), Jeff Blashill (Red Wings), Todd McLellan (Oilers), Joel…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Hurricanes and Rangers

On the New York Islanders ... Neil Best of Newsday: Pending free agent John Tavares said things are that fun for the Islanders right now. “I’m sure when people look at the way our team’s going, they want to speculate,”…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Flames, Blackhaws, Avs, Stars, Predators, Flyers, Lightning and Maple Leafs

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled Dylan Strome after Laurent Dauphin was injured. NHL Player Safety: The NHL fined Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson for slashing Avs Sven Andrighetto. Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes owner Andrew Barroway…

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NHL Rumors: Predators, Hurricanes, Kings and Oilers

On the Nashville Predators ... Thomas Willis: Predators GM David Poile was on 'The Midday 180' and said that they looked at making "bigger trades for higher-end players" before the deadline but they didn't want to be redundant. They like the…

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NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Panthers, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand has been fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: Forward Kyle Okposo suffered his second concussion in less than a year. He ended…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 22

We're back this week with another installment of our consensus NHL power rankings. The Nashville Predators received seven of eight first-place rankings and sit atop our power rankings for the week 22. The Tampa Bay Lightning received seven of eight…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Islanders, Oilers, Capitals and Canucks

  On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: It's still a "big if" if John Tavares could test the free agent market on July 1st, but if he does, believe that the Hurricanes would take a run at him. On the…

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