Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Spencer Foo, Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets

SpOn Spencer Foo ... Craig Custance: Free agent Spencer Foo's camp will meet today and go over all their options. The Detroit Red Wings and Calgary Flames are very much in it. A decision will likely be made today or…

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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Rangers

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Can't see the Blackhawks have any interest in bringing defenseman Johnny Oduya back. Mark Lazerus: (asked about Patrick Sharp rumors to Chicago) Haven't come across that rumor but everyone that has spoken with…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton and San Jose Sharks

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (as of Friday night) The LA Kings were trying to trade for offensive help at the. They will check out the free agent market if they aren't able to add scoring through…

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NHL Rumors: Rosen’s Five Teams To Watch This Week

On Five teams to watch this week ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: New York Rangers - the Rangers have $20 million in cap space and some holes to fill. They need a top-nine center and maybe two overall. They need…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Kings, Predators, Blackhawks, and Top 15 Trade Bait

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Washington Capitals had hoped they would be able to retain defenseman Nate Schmidt and not lose him in the expansion draft. They made an offer to Vegas to…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Wild and Coyotes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on if they were close to making any trades the past couple days: "You never come close to anything unless you get it done" David Pagnotta: Don't get…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Lightning, Ducks and Senators

On the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning ... David Pagnotta: Some teams have called the Oilers about Ryan Nugent-Hopkins lately but there is nothing close. The Lightning are getting calls on Tyler Johnson, but are not close on anything.…

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators – Duchene, Top-Six, Free Agents

On the Nashville Predators ... Pierre LeBrun: (on Poile saying he doesn't want to trade any of the defense) It means they are going to have to get creative if they want to trade for Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene. It…

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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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