Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the Ottawa Senators

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: It doesn't look like the Red Wings - Andreas Athanasiou situation will end anytime soon. Athanasiou is unlikely to sign with the Swiss team he's skating with, and the Red…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Colorado Avalanche

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Answering twitter questions Eric Engels: Don't think that Alex Galchenyuk is going anywhere for the time being. Eric Engels: Don't see the Canadiens being able to trade for Matt Duchene. On Vladimir Kuznetsov Aivis Kalnins:…

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NHL News: Waivers, Jackets, Senators, Bruins, Leafs, Oilers, and Blues

On Waivers ... Chris Johnston: Players put on waivers yesterday: Adam Cracknell - Dallas Stars and Michael Bournival - Tampa Bay Lightning. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... CBJ PR: The Blue Jackets have recalled winger Josh Anderson from his…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Senators and Rangers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: Both Andreas Athanasiou and the Detroit Red Wings are dug in and not moving from their offers/asking price. The more time Athanasiou misses, the harder it may be for…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Maple Leafs, Avs, Golden Knights, Red Wings, Jets and Islanders

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Forward Kyle Turris wouldn't comment on his pending free agency after this season. Focusing on hockey and leaving the talks up to his agent. Don Brennan: Turris said that he hasn't requested a…

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NHL News: Panthers, Pens, Jackets, Hurricanes, Sens, Bruins, Stars, Preds, Blackhawks, Wild

On the Florida Panthers ... Bob McKenzie: The Florida Panthers signed Michael Matheson to an eight-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $4.875 million. Cap Friendly: Matheson has an eight-team no-trade list for the last five years of the…

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NHL Rumors: Avs and Duchene … Senators and Turris

On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic: Expectations for the Avalanche aren't high this season, so GM Joe Sakic won't be on the hot seat right away. He does have time to make a…

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NHL Rumros: Red Wings, Canucks, Golden Knights and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: Red Wings restricted free agent forward Andreas Athanasiou flew to Switzerland last night and will start skating with Lugano. John Shannon: Confirm that Athanasiou left Toronto last night at 8 pm. Aivis…

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NHL News: Escrow, Sabres, Wings, Pens, Sens, Habs, Leafs, Wild, Blackhawks and Canucks

On NHL Escrow ... Pierre LeBrun: Escrow for the first quarter of the year is set at 11.5 percent for NHL players. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Defenseman Marco Scandella played over 21 minutes in…

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NHL Trade: Vegas Golden Knights Trade Calvin Pickard To The Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Calvin Pickard from the Vegas Golden Knights for Tobias Lindberg and a 2018 6th round pick. The 25-year old Pickard was drafted 49th overall in the second round of the 2010 draft by the…

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NHL Rumors: The Ottawa Senators and Kyle Turris

On the Ottawa Senators ... TSN: Darren Dreger when asked where he thinks pending UFA center Kyle Turris and the Ottawa Senators are headed. "I think it's headed to trade. Trade seems likely. I'm not suggesting it's imminent, it's going…

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NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Bob McKenzie: (before Calvin Pickard was placed on waivers) Nothing may be imminent, but the Golden Knights may be in trade mode. They could move a goaltender (Pickard) and a defenseman. Bob McKenzie: Would…

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