Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Flames and Canadiens

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: "I know everyone is pining for an upgrade to the forward group, but this looks like a much bigger problem than just adding one more top six forward." On the Toronto Maple Leafs…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting CBJ-NYR, MON-TOR … Coyotes, Panthers, Flames, Isles, Pens, Habs and Jets

Scouting the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers on Friday ... Mark Scheig: Scouts listed to attend Friday's Blue Jackets-Rangers game: Vegas Golden Knights, Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues. Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Avs, Red Wings, Senators, Flyers, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle said that goaltender Ryan Miller took some shots before the team practiced yesterday. He could join their practice this week if he continues to progress. Ondrej Kase was also on…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators, Canadiens and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Something doesn't seem right with the Oilers core. Defenseman Andrej Sekera remains out with an injury, and they moved on from Jordan Eberle, but they haven't clicked like they did last…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Sharks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Have been told that the Blue Jackets have increased their efforts to trade for a center. With Cam Atkinson signed to his contract extension, it gives them a better look at their…

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NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers, Leafs and Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower-body) practiced yesterday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (upper-body) won't be in the lineup today but could play on Monday.…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 6

The Tampa Bay Lightning swept the top spot in all eight media outlets NHL power rankings for week six of the 2017-18 season. The St. Louis Blues received seven of eight second-place rankings and sit at No. 2. The Toronto…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Golden Knights and Houston

On Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes ... Renaud Lavoie: With General Managers meetings in Montreal , there were 21 GMs last night's Canadiens-Coyotes game. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... The Fourth Period: The Blackhawks have been shopping around…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Ducks, and Blue Jackets

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs are looking to improve their blue line. They've been looking for top-pairing defenseman since the offseason. Though the Maple Leafs are high on Josh Leivo, they have limited…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Avs, Blue Jackets, Predators, Devils, Lightning, Canucks and NHL Player Safety

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Hampus Lindholm has a lower-body injury but that it isn't serious. They expect him to play on Sunday. On the Boston Bruins ... John Shannon: The Bruins…

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NHL News: Blue Jackets, Oilers, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Lines and Pairings

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Forward Alexander Wennberg (body) wasn't on the ice again today. Chris Johnston: Forward Zac Dalpe was put on waivers. Tom Reed: Lukas Sedlak, who has been out with a high ankle sprain,…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Golden Knights, Blues, Maple Leafs and Coyotes

On the Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There were some rumblings that the Anaheim Ducks might have some interest in Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk. doesn't think there is…

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