Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Golden Knights and Houston

On Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes ... Renaud Lavoie: With General Managers meetings in Montreal , there were 21 GMs last night's Canadiens-Coyotes game. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... The Fourth Period: The Blackhawks have been shopping around…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Ducks, and Blue Jackets

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs are looking to improve their blue line. They've been looking for top-pairing defenseman since the offseason. Though the Maple Leafs are high on Josh Leivo, they have limited…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Avs, Blue Jackets, Predators, Devils, Lightning, Canucks and NHL Player Safety

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Hampus Lindholm has a lower-body injury but that it isn't serious. They expect him to play on Sunday. On the Boston Bruins ... John Shannon: The Bruins…

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NHL News: Blue Jackets, Oilers, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Lines and Pairings

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Forward Alexander Wennberg (body) wasn't on the ice again today. Chris Johnston: Forward Zac Dalpe was put on waivers. Tom Reed: Lukas Sedlak, who has been out with a high ankle sprain,…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Golden Knights, Blues, Maple Leafs and Coyotes

On the Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There were some rumblings that the Anaheim Ducks might have some interest in Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk. doesn't think there is…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Golden Knights, and Stars

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan: There were 17 scouts listed to attend Tuesday's Canadiens-Blues game: St. Louis Blues (2), New York Rangers (2) San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles…

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NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Red Wings, Kings, Devils, Flyers, and Sharks

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Brad Marchand and Anders Bjork were ruled out for the first two games of their road trip, so they could be ready for this weekend. If not, they could be…

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NHL News: Flames, Stars, Red Wings, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers, Lines and Pairings

On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Goaltender Mike Smith traveled with the team but won't dress tonight. The Flames recalled Jon Gillies. On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: The Stars assign Jason Dickinson to the AHL. On the…

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NHL Rumors: Teams Looking For Forwards … Rick Nash and the NY Rangers

On teams looking for forwards ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Trade talks have really picked up in the past seven to 10 days. Teams looking for a forward include the Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers,…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres and St. Louis Blues

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Adam Gretz of NBC Sports: The Pittsburgh Penguins are lacking depth, especially up front, and they could use a backup goaltender. Up front, they lost Nick Bonino, Matt Cullen and Chris Kunitz this past offseason.…

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NHL News: Jackets, Wings, Kings, Sens, Preds, Devils, Isles, Flyers, Blues and Caps

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that Alex Wennberg is day-to-day with a "body" injury. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Coach Jeff Blashill said that forward Martin Frk could be…

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NHL News: Red Wings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Islanders, Capitals, Lines and Pairings

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Forward Darren Helm didn't practice today and Martin Frk left early. Defenseman Trevor Daley practiced. On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Goaltender Carey Price will be taking a couple days off…

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