Mark Easson

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm and his upper-body injury were on the ice practicing yesterday. Nick Ritchie and his upper-body injury were on the ice but came off early. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Senators, Penguins and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... 1st Ohio Battery: Forward Brandon Dubinsky will be out for six to eight weeks with a fractured orbital bone. Mark Scheig: Dubinsky was placed on the IR. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen:  “At this…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Erik Karlsson and Cody Ceci

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson when asked yesterday about the 10 team no-trade list. “That’s one of the things that’s in my contract and it’s just a formality and it’s…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, and the Vancouver Canucks

    On the Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Teams are talking to the Buffalo Sabres about Evander Kane. Talks are intensifying, but it doesn't mean he'll be traded before the…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sharks and Senators

On the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers ... Jimmy Murphy: The Oilers have shown interest in Bruins forward Frank Vatrano. The Bruins asking price for Vatrano may be higher than some might think as he's still young and has potential.…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Canucks, Capitals, and Sharks

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Jimmy Murphy: Source is saying that despite teams like the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins possibly looking at goaltenders, the Colorado Avalanche are not getting much interest in goaltender Andrew Hammond. On the Vancouver Canucks…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Wild, Sharks, and Blues

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that forward Corey Perry is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. They will re-evaluate him in a week. Perry isn't on crutches and was working out at the arena yesterday.…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Rangers, Senators and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Doctors were in the Blue Jackets dressing room after the game. Concern for Brandon Dubinsky who fought Zack Kassian. Aaron Portzline: Kassian landed a big left and Dubinsky didn't look good as…

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NHL News: Ducks, Avs, Devils, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, Lines and Pairings

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have recalled forward Kevin Roy from the AHL. Corey Perry's status is uncertain. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Forward Alex Kerfoot left last night's game with a lower-body injury.…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Panthers, Flames, Canucks, Penguins, and Sabres

On the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and NHL expansion/relocation ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: After Erik Karlsson's comments, there was anger from management, and there was at least one tense meeting…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Karlsson, Hoffman and Pageau

On the Ottawa Senators ... Shawn Simpson: "Sens can't do anymore trades based on money. Assets in or out need to be hockey trades. The organization is running dry based on money for picks/players!" Arash Madani of Sportsnet: Erik Karlsson…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Canucks and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Corey Perry left last night's game with a lower-body injury and went to the hospital after the game for evaluation. Eric Stephens: Perry needed help to get off the ice and was hobbling…

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