Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Montreal Canadiens

On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: With Joe Thornton out for at least six weeks, Sharks GM Doug Wilson needs to resist the urge to make a major deal before the trade, even if…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks, and Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman was asked if he thinks the Winnipeg Jets will be looking for a defenseman to replace the injured Jacob Trouba, who will be out for an extended period of…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks and Canadiens

  Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks ... Adrian Dater: The Maple Leafs and the Islanders had two scouts each listed to attend last night's Avs-Canucks game. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle: (going off Iain MacIntyre's…

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NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks and Erik Gudbranson

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Mark Guy, the agent for pending free agent defenseman Erik Gudbranson: “They would like to try and sign Erik, the goal is to get something done. If not, we would expect they would try…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Stars, Sharks, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Goaltender John Gibson tried to stay in the game after being hit by a Patrice Bergeron shot in the third period, but he had to leave early. “But, again,…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes left last night's game after taking a hit from Ducks Nick Ritchie. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on Anders Bjork: "It's upper-body, he'll miss some time." Cassidy didn't give an update…

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NHL Rurmors: New York Islanders, and the Central Division

On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: Islanders owner Jon Ledecky on John Tavares: "The ball really is in John’s court. He’s being very contemplative about it, he’s thinking about it. It’s a huge decision in a young man’s life.…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Islanders, and Capitals

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Two NCAA players the Canucks are following are U of Maine defenseman Brady Keeper and Bemidji State University defenseman Zack Whitecloud. Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks prospect Kole Lind on not signing an entry-level contract…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Avalanche, Kings, Predators, and Canucks

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Jaromir Jagr cleared waivers and is expected to return home to HC Kladno. Chris Johnston: Jagr's career numbers. Goals: 766 (3rd all-time) Assists: 1,155 (5th all-time) Points: 1,921 (2nd all-time) Games: 1,733 (3rd…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Looking like forward Noel Acciari is out tonight with a lower-body injury. The Bruins have recalled Anders Bjork. Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have a follow-up appointment with doctors later this week. His…

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NHL Rumors: Looking at who the Detroit Red Wings Could trade at the deadline

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Luke Fox: Pending UFA defenseman Mike Green said that there have been no contract extension talks with the Red Wings. Green added that he wants to be back with the Wings next year. MLive:…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, and Golden Knights

On the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins will likely be looking for an experienced "all-around" right winger before the NHL trade deadline. Pending UFA Thomas Vanek would be an option.…

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