Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Maple Leafs and Avalanche

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Islanders head scout on goalie prospect Linus Soderstrom: "One more year in Sweden and I think we have an NHL goaltender." Arthur Staple: Head scout on goalie prospect Ilya Sorokin - are hopeful…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Looking For A Goalie … Not Rebuilding

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers management will be returning back to Philly with the draft over and still without a veteran goalie to go with Michal Neuvirth. The draft is usually the place…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Sabres and Lightning

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Shawn Roarke: GM George McPhee said the No. 6 pick Cody Glass was in their top 5. McPhee said that they had a trade in place to move up in the draft to select…

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NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft, Jets, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Senators and Islanders

On the 2018 NHL Draft ... John Shannon: Indications are that the 2018 NHL draft will be held in Dallas. Source saying deal is not done. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Frank Seravalli: When asked about their goaltending, Jets GM…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Golden Knights, Islanders, Maple Leafs, Wild and Flames

On the Ottawa Senators and Dion Phaneuf ... Bob McKenzie: The Dreger reported earlier today, the Senators are getting interest in defenseman from teams not on Dion Phaneuf's approved list. Bob McKenzie: Senators GM Pierre Dorion has had multiple talks…

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NHL Trade: NY Islanders Trade Travis Hamonic To The Calgary Flames

The New York Islanders have traded defenseman Travis Hamonic and a 2019 or 2020 4th round pick to the Calgary Flames for a 2018 1st round pick, 2018 2nd round pick and a 2019 or 2020 2nd round pick. Bob…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Red Wings and Sharks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger: Was told that the Canadiens were among the teams that showed some interested in Brayden Schenn before he was traded to the Blues. The Canadiens thought the price was too high. L.A. Lariviere:…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Canadiens, Wild, Avalanche, Bruins, Canucks and Stars

On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Blues GM Doug Armstrong: "Our focus now changes to signing some of our restricted free agents. That could change w/1 phone call but I don't envision that." On the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota…

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Barrie, Duchene and Zadorov

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Don't think that the Avalanche are actively trying to move defenseman Tyson Barrie. Darren Dreger: Pat Brisson, Matt Duchene's agent met with Avs GM Joe Sakic at the end of the first round…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and the Edmonton Oilers

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: After acquiring Derek Stepan and Nick Cousins, and the potential of Dylan Strome making the team, don't expect the Coyotes to re-sign center Alex Burmistrov. Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Coyotes traded…

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NHL Trade: St. Louis Trades Ryan Reaves to the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded their 2017 1st round pick and forward Oskar Sundqvist to the St. Louis Blues for forward Ryan Reaves and a 2017 2nd round pick (No. 51). The Blues selected Klim Kostin from Dynamo Moscow with the 31st…

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NHL Trade: Flyers Trade Brayden Schenn To St. Louis

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Brayden Schenn to the St. Louis Blues for a 2017 1st round pick (No. 27 - Morgan Frost), a conditional 2018 1st round pick and forward Jori Lehtera. Adam Kimelman: Conditions on the 2018…

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