Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Notes – Lightning, Flames, and Kings

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking add before the trade deadline, and they are looking at the Ottawa Senators. Lightning assistant GM Julien Brisebois was at the Senators game…

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NHL Rumors: Fallout From Rangers Asking For Rick Nash’s Trade List

Fallout from Rick Nash providing a list of teams he'd accept a trade too ... Dan Rosen: The top three teams that would be an ideal fit for Rick Nash: Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, and San Jose Sharks. If wanting…

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Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Stars, Kings, and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Kris Versteeg has been out since November 24th with a hip injury. He skated before practice in full pads. Pat Steinberg: The Flames recalled Marek Hrivik and returned Andrew Mangiapane to the…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Both Kevan Miller and Noel Acciari won't travel with the team to Detroit, but could join them on Wednesday in New York. Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled Austin Czarnik. On the Columbus Blue…

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NHL Rumors: The New York Rangers and Rick Nash

On the New York Rangers and Rick Nash ... Bob McKenzie: The Rangers asked Rick Nash for a list of the 18 teams he can't be traded too, and he provided them with the list. They can now trade him…

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2018 NHL Draft: List of Trades Involving 2018 NHL Draft Picks

1st round traded 2018 NHL draft picks The New York Islanders receive the Calgary Flames 2018 1st and 2nd round pick, and a 2019 or 2020 2nd round pick for Travis Hamonic and a 2019 or 2020 fourth round pick.…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs: Leivo, Soshnikov, van Riemsdyk and Other Pending UFAs

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Forward Josh Leivo loves being a Maple Leaf, but he wants to play. He hasn't been in the lineup since New Year Eve, and it was reported on…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting OTT-MON, Red Wings, Capitals, and Lightning

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Senators-Canadiens game: Calgary Flames (2), Columbus Blue Jackets (2), Arizona Coyotes (2), New York Islanders, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings,…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Senators, Bruins, Lightning, and the Flyers

On the Ottawa Senators and Calgary  ... Bruce Garrioch: The Calgary Flames had two scouts listed to attend the Senators-Canadiens game yesterday. The Flames have been watching the Senators a lot in the past two weeks. On the Boston Bruins…

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NHL News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Stars, Predators, Devils, Rangers, Senators, and Penguins

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins assigned forward Austin Czarnik to the NHL. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters promised that they'll make changes for Tuesday's game…

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NHL rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, and the Trade Market

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning being able to trade for defenseman Erik Karlsson might be a pipe dream, but it's not an impossibility. The Senators have said they don't want to…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs

  On the Winnipeg Jets and New York Rangers ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said the Winnipeg Jets are likely looking to add to their blue line before the trade deadline, but that might not be it. They…

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