Mark Easson

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NHL News: Waivers, Lightning, Capitals, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Lines and Pairings

Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: The Florida Panthers claimed goaltender Antti Niemi off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Everyone else from yesterday cleared waivers. The New York Rangers put Adam Cracknell on waivers today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Rangers, Canadiens and Islanders

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: The LA Kings were in Toronto yesterday, so Drew Doughty was asked about the offseason speculation/comments that one day he might want to become a Toronto Maple Leaf.…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Purcell, Sabres and Avalanche

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said that they are not looking to trade for a goalie right now, but “if we get to a point where we have to change course ... we’ll look at…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Oilers, Wild, Blues, Canucks and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Patrick Eaves was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome - the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. Eaves had been in the ICU but stabilized over the weekend. Statement from Patrick Eaves: "I want to…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Sens, Flyers, Penguins and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Goaltender Tuukka Rask could return from his "concussion protocol" this weekend. He could return to practice today barring any setbacks in the past 24 hours. “He’s in the protocol…

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NHL News: Waivers, Injury Updates and Lines From Practice

On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers today: Antti Niemi (Penguins), Eric Fehr (Maple Leafs), Jordan Schroeder (Blue Jackets) and Colin McDonald (Flyers) NHL Injury Updates ... Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins defenseman Matt Hunwick (concussion) skated this morning…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, and Buffalo Sabres

On the Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks ... Sportsnet's Headlines: Elliotte Friedman gets the sense that frustration with Matt Duchene is growing a bit. Don't think the Avs gave Duchene a deadline - a date when he'd be traded by…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Red Wings, Ducks and Golden Knights

On the Montreal Canadiens, NY Islanders, NY Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canadiens are off to a 1-6-1 start, and the heat is on GM Marc Bergevin.…

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Eastern Conference News: Red Wings, Devils, Senators, Flyers and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Coach Jeff Blashill said that defenseman Danny DeKeyser likely won't be ready for Tuesday, but is expected to return later on in their road trip. On the New Jersey Devils ... Mike…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Wild, Canucks and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler suffered a knee injury on Friday. Nick Kypreos gives an update. “still waiting to see whether or not he could avoid surgery.” “You look at how this…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Avalanche and Rangers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings now have to move out some salary to fit Andreas Athanasiou's $1.378 million contract in. They do have some time to figure it out. "Ultimately, we're going…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Penguins, and Canadiens

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Dating back to last season, and amplified when Patrick Marleau signed with the Maple Leafs, the Sharks need more skill on their wings. The Sharks have about $6 million…

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