Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Wings, Penguins, Kings, Canucks

  On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: "In Calgary, just get a sense that management may be feeling a shake-up is necessary... not getting the results and not scoring ... time to make some "adjustments"." On the Detroit Red…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, and Blue Jackets

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Pierre Dorion will be in Buffalo watching the World Junior Championships scouting 2018 draft-eligible players, their four prospects, and likely engaging in some trade talk. Reps from…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Red Wings, Oilers, Predators, Rangers, Blues and Maple Leafs

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Elliotte Friedman: Forward Emerson Etem was placed on unconditional waivers by the Coyotes. Matt Layman of Arizona Sports: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been out since November 28th and has only played in 17 games this…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Flames, Blues and Senators

On the trade market and wingers the Calgary Flames could be interested in ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 talking about the trade market. Friedman believes the Penguins are looking to be active as they…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Ott-Bos, Blues, Lightning, Canunks and Canadiens

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins ... Murray Pam: Teams listed to scout the Senators and Bruins: Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils. On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: "It's understandable that fans…

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NHL News: Flames, Stars, Wings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Penguins, Lightning, Sharks and Jets

On the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils ... Calgary Flames: The Flames trade goaltender Eddie Lack to the Devils for defenseman Dalton Prout. On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski of Stars Inside Edge: Forward Martin Hanzal won't be…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Senators, Islanders and Canucks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: There have been rumors that the Blue Jackets could be interested in Senators center Derick Brassard. Brassard said he has good memories of playing in Columbus. He has a modified no-trade clause…

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NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Kris Letang

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A teams source has said that the Penguins are not actively shopping defenseman Kris Letang despite reports from Canada. Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Mulitple sources have said…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Kings, Blues, Sharks, and Canucks

On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Forward Michael Frolik fractured his jaw and lost some teeth after being hit by a Brent Burns shot. He'll be evaluated by a surgeon back in Calgary and will be out week-to-week. On…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both David Krejci and Adam McQuaid could return today. "Yes, a chance for both. We’ll get a better idea after skate. If we like where they’re at then they’ll…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, and the Montreal Canadiens

  On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators are not ready to be sellers just yet, but it doesn't mean that GM Pierre Dorion isn't willing to listen on anyone not named Erik…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Letang, Kessel and Cole

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Gajtka of DK Pittsburgh Sports: An industry source has said that Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is "definitely" available, furthering Nick Kypreos and Elliotte Friedman's report over the weekend. GM Jim Rutherford said earlier this…

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