Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens

On the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers are still having trouble exiting their zone - Kevin Shattenkirk replacing Dan Girardi was suppose to help this. Brendan Smith has been…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Rangers, Canadiens and Senators

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli has yet to hit the panic button. Coach Todd McLellan is making some significant line and pairing changes in an attempt to get them going.…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Rangers and Canadiens

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: (mailbag) Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek doesn't hold much trade value. He was available during the offseason, and there weren't any takers. He's a pending free…

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NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Jackets, Stars, Wild, Flyers, Pens, Sharks and Canuck

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Ryan Getzlaf is on the IR and will be re-evaluated today. He suffered the facial injury on Sunday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet on defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson's injury: …

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NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Flyers, Blues, Knights and Lines

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa is skating but remains day-to-day with a hand injury. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recall defenseman Joel Hanley from the AHL and send goaltender Louis Domingue to…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Senators, Rangers and Sabres

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Steve Carp: Have to think the top priority for Golden Knights GM George McPhee is to find a goalie. Bob McKenzie: Vadim Shipachyov is not going on unconditional waivers today so that they could…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Edmonton Oilers signed Jussi Jokinen to a one-year, $1.1 million deal back in July, but the Oilers are already willing to trade him. Rival teams are saying the Oilers are…

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Western Conference News: Coyotes, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Wild, Blues, Canucks and Knights

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson left last night's games with an upper-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Forwards Tyson Jost and Colin Wilson will start skating this week. They are looking into…

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Eastern Conference News: Red Wings, Canadiens, Devils, Senators, Flyers and Penguins

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser suffered a setback and is now another ten days to three weeks away from returning according to coach Jeff Blashill. DeKeyser sprained his ankle on…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Devils, Blues, Canucks, Knights, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: After clearing waivers, the plan is for the Louis Domingue to remain with the team. Antti Raanta is still on the IR On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes send Janne…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Rangers, Jets, Leafs, Wings, Lightning, Canes and Coyotes

On the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes and Arizona Coyotes ... Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Sportsnet Headlines on the Edmonton Oilers looking for offense on the wing.…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Rangers and Oilers

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Eric Engels: It is expected that if the Golden Knights can't trade Vadim Shipachyov, his contract could be terminated and a return to Russia could happen. On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks…

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