Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Pacioretty, Shaw, McCarron and Plekanec

On the Montreal Canadiens ... The Fourth Period: One source said the desire isn't very high at the moment for the Canadiens to trade forward Max Pacioretty. Though it is possible, it seems unlikely that the Pacioretty will be traded…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Sens … Blackhawks, Red Wings, Canucks, and Oilers

On scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Senators game: Calgary Flames (2), Columbus Blue Jackets (2), New York Rangers (2), Los Angeles Kings (2), Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning,…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Gaudette, Vanek, and Gudbranson

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks head scout Judd Brackett was on Sportsnet 650 talking about unsigned Canucks prospect Adam Gaudette: "Anytime I've spoken to Adam Gaudette, he's excited to begin his pro career. Feel confident that Gaudette will…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Rick Nash … Buffalo Sabres and Evander Kane

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks: There are some that think the Rangers will look to add a piece or two leading up to the trade deadline to make up for the loss of forward Chris Kreider. Kreider…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Sabres, Jackets, Predators, Leafs and Knights

On the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks ... Pierre LeBrun: The Blackhawks and Coyotes Anthony Duclair trade talk heated up over the past seven to ten days. The Blackhawks looked at Duclair last year as well, but there wasn't a…

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NHL Trade: Blackhawks Send Panik And Dauphin To Coyotes For Duclair And Clendening

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forwards Richard Panik and Laurent Dauphin to the Arizona Coyotes for forward Anthony Duclair and defenseman Adam Clendening. The 26-year old Panik was drafted 52nd overall in the 2nd round of the 2009 draft by the…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sabres, Flames, and Blackhawks

On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Ray Ferraro on pending RFA Erik Gudbranson: "The one thing I keep coming back to with Gudbranson is you're basically renting a player. I'm not 5x$5m for Gudbranson. I don't think that…

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NHL Rumors: Jagr, Oilers, Islanders, Jets, Canucks and Stars

On Jaromir Jagr, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, and the Dallas Stars ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr's time with the Calgary Flames is coming to an end and his days in the NHL could…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Sabres-Jets, Avalanche, Predators and Canadiens

On scouting the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets ... Chad DeDominicis: Scouts listed to attend last night's Sabres - Jets game - 17 teams in total: Toronto Maple Leafs (2 - Dubas and Morrison, both are at most games), Calgary…

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NHL News: Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Senators, Predators, Rangers, Seattle, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have reassigned forwards Ondrej Kase and Kevin Roy. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak should be able to return to the lineup later on this week. On…

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NHL News: Blackhawks, Senators, Lightning, Canucks, Lines and Pairings

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks will make defenseman Brent Seabrook a healthy scratch tonight. Coach Joel Quenneville didn't give Seabrook specific reasons as to why he was being scratched, only told him he has to be…

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and the Montreal Canadiens

  On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: (mailbag) Predators GM David Poile will likely be looking to add to his forward depth leading up to the February 26th NHL trade deadline. They are happy with their…

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