Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights Give Shipachyov Permission To Look For A Trade – Canadiens Not Interested

On the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Vadim Shipachyov ... Elliotte Friedman: The Vegas Golden Knights have given Vadim Shipachyov's representatives permission to talk to teams about a potential trade. He hasn't been a fit for them. Darren Dreger: Petr…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Red Wings, Canadiens, Wild, Islanders, Sens, Pens and Leafs

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes have activated forward Brendan Perlini off the IR after he passed his baseline testing yesterday. Perlini could return to the lineup tonight. Craig Morgan: Goaltender Antti Raanta took part in practice yesterday.…

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NHL News: Bruins, Blackhawks, Panthers, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Leafs, Jets, Lines and Pairings

ostonOn the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Kevan Miller fully participated in practice this morning. Forward David Krejci missed practice for the third straight day. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... NHL Player Safety: Forward Ryan Hartman was fined $2,320.79 for…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canadiens, Flames, Oilers, Coyotes, Wild, and Red Wings

On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Arizona Coyotes, Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: If Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev doesn't play 40 NHL games this season, the Montreal Canadiens…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Scouting Avs-Stars and Knights-Blackhawks, and the Canucks

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1040 on Matt Duchene trade talks: "The latest as of a couple of hours ago was that there's nothing going on" and added, "It's dead quiet." Chris Nichols: Dreger after the…

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Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Wild, Canucks, Golden Knights and Bieksa

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that he expects that Dylan Sikura (Northeastern) to be this season's, John Hayden. Chris Hine: Meaning that Sikura would likely join the Blackhawks when his college season is…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Panthers, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Goaltender Tuukka Rask could be good to go on Thursday against the Sharks if he passes his final concussion test according to Bruce Cassidy. Joe McDonald: Forward David Krejci and defenseman Kevan Miller…

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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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