Mark Easson

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Wild and Predators

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Stephen Whyno: Ducks GM Bob Murray said that Ryan Getzlaf and Ryan Kesler are skating and they expect both to be back at some point on their next road trip. Stephen Whyno: Murray said that…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Rangers, and Penguins

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Forward Matt Calvert took part in his first practice yesterday since he suffered his upper-body injury. Brian Hedger: Both Calvert and coach John Tortorella said that Calvert is day-to-day. Brian Hedger: The…

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NHL News: Waivers, Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens, Rangers, Preds, Canucks, Lines and Pairings

Waivers ... Michael Russo: The Wild claimed defenseman Nate Prosser off waivers from the Blues. Elliotte Friedman: Kyle Quincey and Jordin Tootoo cleared waivers. Elliotte Friedman: The Buffalo Sabres put Matt Tennyson on waivers. The Capitals put Nathan Walker on…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Penguins and Flyers

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... SinBin.Vegas: Golden Knights GM George McPhee was on Sportnet 590 and once again said that they won't be trading assets at the trade deadline, that he's "not going to derail anything." Has to be at least…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Bruins-Lightning, Kings, and Islanders

Scouting the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Jimmy Murphy: There were 13 scouts listed to attend last night's Bruins and Lightning game. St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong was on the list to attend. On the Los Angeles…

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NHL Trade: Ducks Trade Vatanen And Pick To Devils For Henrique, Blandisi And A Pick

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Sami Vatanen and a conditional draft pick to the New Jersey Devils for forwards Adam Henrique and Joseph Blandisi, and a 2018 third round pick. Chris Ryan: Draft pick conditions: "if Henrique re-signs prior to…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Wild, Blues and Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Jakob Silfverberg was held out of the third period with an upper-body injury for precautionary reasons. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Coach Rick Tocchet on Niklas Hjalmarsson's injury: "He's still…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Canadiens, Islanders, Senators, Penguins and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Adam McQuaid skated on his own before the Bruins practiced yesterday. He's been out with a broken leg since mid-October. Joe Haggerty: Forward Brad Marchand and David Backes returned to the lineup…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Sabres and Penguins

On the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Though there has been some speculation that the Ottawa Senators could be for sale, sources are saying that the Senators are not for sale. Not saying…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins and Avalanche

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli yesterday: “Part of being a GM is deciding what to fix, but also going with your gut and applying some patience.” Jason Gregor: Chiarelli continued: “The broader picture is we have…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Oilers and Blues

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washinton Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's difficult not to see the Penguins moving Ian Cole at some point, but it won't be until GM Rutherford…

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NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ian Cole

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ian Cole ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Regarding the Penguins actively shopping defenseman Ian Cole, coach Mike Sullivan says he doesn't "know where this stuff comes from." GM Jim Rutherford said he "wouldn't…

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