Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Stars, Canucks and Devils

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Senators: Though a final decision hasn't been made, sources confirming Dion Phaneuf is expected to not waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft. He has until Friday at 5:00…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Oilers, Flyers, Flames, Canucks and Maple Leafs

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: There is nothing new to report and will likely be quiet until after the expansion draft with regards to free agents Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. The Sharks…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins Notes

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Don Sweeney has had some talks with RFA David Pastrnak's agent and things appear to be going in the right direction. “ J.P. and I have sat down, we’ve…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Avs, Wild, Jets, Islanders and Blackhawks

On the trade front and speculation ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 talking about the trade front and speculation that is out there. “But when it comes to defense, this year more than any…

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NHL Rumors: Trade/Waiver Freeze, Golden Knights, Ducks, Avs and Rangers

On trade and waiver freeze ... Bob McKenzie: All teams except the Vegas Golden Knights have a trade/waiver freeze starting Saturday June 17th at 3:00 PM ET. Teams have to submit their protected lists on Saturday June 17th by 5:00…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The LA Kings activated defenseman Matt Greene from the IR yesterday and the move now makes him eligible to be bought out. The buyout window opens on Thursday.…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Ducks, Predators and Bruins

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bob McKenzie: The Senators asked Dion Phaneuf yesterday to waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft, and he is not expected to waive it. He'll need to be protected now. Bob McKenzie: The Senators…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks and Golden Knights … A Busy Next Few Weeks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: (noon today) It is believed that the Ducks have a pre-arranged deal with Vegas so it isn't necessary to ask defenseman Kevin Bieksa to waive his no-movement clause Eric Stephens of the OC…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Landing Spots For Fleury, and the Devils

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: is getting mixed signals on which way the Colorado Avalanche could go on a Francois Beauchemin buyout. Not sure which way they are leaning now. On five potential landing spots for Marc-Andre Fleury…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Golden Knights, Blue Jackets, Coyotes and Canadiens

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Panthers GM Dale Tallon didn't have much of an update on UFA forward Jaromir Jagr. Tallon has spoken with Jagr's agent several times. Harvey Fialkov: Tallon added that he'll wait until after the…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Jets, Canucks and Flyers

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks: Sources saying the Rangers didn't ask defensemen Marc Staal or Dan Girardi if they would waive their no-movement clauses before the deadline. On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The Islanders…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins and Fleury … On NHL Trade Speculation

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jimmy Murphy of Murphy's Hockey Law: Source saying that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford approached Marc-Andre Fleury about waiving his no-movement clause. Fleury agreed on an 'unnamed team' and if they couldn't get…

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