Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Penguins, Flames, Rangers and Coyotes

On Jarome Iginla ... Jimmy Murphy: Nick Kypreos reported again over the weekend that Jarome Iginla is still hoping to return to the NHL. Iginla is living in the Boston area to be close to his kids. Would be interesting…

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NHL Rumors: Yzerman and Chiarelli Out Scouting, Bruins-Knights Talking, and the Canucks

Scouting the Winnipeg Jets and Arizona Coyotes game on Saturday ... Ken Wiebe: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman attended his second consecutive Jets game on Saturday. The Lightning play the Jets early in December. May not read too much into…

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NHL Injuries: Predators, Devils, Sharks, Blues and Capitals

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Forward Scott Hartnell left Saturday's game after just three shifts, and there wasn't an update given after the game. The Predators have listed forward Nick Bonino as "day-to-day" now with…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting PHI-MIN, BOS-TOR … Stars and Avalanche

Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild ... Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend the Flyers - Wild game: Carolina Hurricanes, Winnipeg Jets and the Washington Capitals. Scouting the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Jimmy Murphy: Scouts listed…

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NHL Rumors: Jarome Iginla, Ilya Kovalchuk and Ottawa Senators

On Jarome Iginla ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Jarome Iginla is still hoping to play in the NHL after having some 'maintenance' surgery. The Olympics could be a fallback option but are not a priority for him at the moment.…

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NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Canadiens, Devils, Senators, Flyers and Capitals

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan: Forward Justin Abdelkader has a fractured cheekbone and will be seeing a specialist today. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Goaltender Al Montoya is out indefinitely with a concussion. On the…

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NHL Rumors: Avs and Kamenev … Sabres and Kane

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Igor Eronko: Avalanche GM Joe Sakic on the rumors that recently acquired Vladislav Kamenev wants to return to Russia: "I think he wants to play in the NHL and he’s an NHL player. I’m sure…

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NHL News: Ducks, Stars, Oilers, Canadiens, Senators, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: The Ducks put Ondrej Kase on the IR. Eric Stephens: Goaltender John Gibson was on the ice yesterday taking shots, but he wouldn't say if he'll be able to go on Sunday. On the…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting CHI-PHI, Shipachyov, Bruins, Senators, Kings and Blue Jackets

Scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night's Blackhawks - Flyers game: Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Washington…

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NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, LA Kings and Calgary Flames

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jimmy Murphy: GMs are looking at the Ducks after they put center Ryan Getzlaf on the IR. One player teams are looking at is defenseman Sami Vatanen according to more than one source. Able to…

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NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Hurricanes, Avs, Stars, Kings, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers and Canucks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Ryan Miller would have his lower-body injury evaluated last night after their game and sometime today. Anaheim Ducks: Carlyle said that Miller tried to play through it but…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 5

The St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning tie for the No. 1 slot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week five. The Los Angeles Kings hold steady at No. 3. The New Jersey Devils and Columbus Blue Jackets…

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