Mark Easson

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils and Senators

On the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Source is saying that the NHL Department of Player Safety will review Brad Marchand's elbow to the head of Devils forward Marcus Johansson. There was a not…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Habs, Pens, Sens, Blues, Bruins, Wild, Flames, and Avs

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that the Buffalo Sabres are shopping defenseman Viktor Antipin. Aivis Kalnins: own speculation but think the Pittsburgh Penguins could be interested. Before he signed with the Sabres, the Penguins were…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – NCAA Free Agents, Vanek, and the Sedin’s

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Hearing that the Canucks have interest in some NCAA free agents - Quinnipiac defenseman Brogan Rafferty and Princeton forward Max Veronneau. Veronneau is a Hobey Baker candidate. Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Henrik…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Karlsson, Stone, Hoffman, Brassard, and Pageau

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Senators: The Senators won't be trading defenseman Erik Karlsson and forward Mark Stone. Stone is arbitration rights this offseason, with Karlsson a UFA after next season. Have to think that…

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Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Predators, Blues, Canucks, and Jets

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes acquired defenseman John Ramage from the Blue Jackets for future considerations. Craig Morgan: Ramage will report to Tucson of the AHL. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: The Blackhawks assign…

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Metropolitan Division: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Penguins

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Defenseman Brett Pesce (upper-body) practiced yesterday. He's not ready just yet, but it sounds like he's very close. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson said that it's possible…

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Atlantic Division: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Lightning

On the Boston Bruins ... NBC Sports Boston: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will be out for about two weeks after undergoing a procedure for an abnormal heart rhythm. The Bruins issued a statement. “After the Nov. 26 game, Charlie told team physicians…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Wild, and Hurricanes

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning have lost their swagger and have lost five of their past seven games. The Lightning are 30th in the league in faceoff win percentage and could…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, and the Top Goaltender Trade Deadline Targets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: (mailbag) When looking at the return the Canadiens would get for Max Pacioretty, would think they would look at what the Avs got for Matt Duchene. The Avs ended…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, and Sabres

On the Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs ... The Fourth Period: Avs defenseman Tyson Barrie is out until early-to-mid February with a broken hand, and his future with the team has been speculated for a while. He has two…

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NHL News: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Wings, Devils, Lightning, Sharks, and Canucks

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Forward Sebastian Aho won't be back before the All-Star break according to coach Bill Peters. Peters added, “from that point on, I don’t know." On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Forward Artem…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Senators, and Penguins

On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that Montreal Canadiens could look to move out some valuable assets. “There are assets that Bergevin could consider moving out,” Dreger said. “You’re talking about Max Pacioretty, that rumour has been out…

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