Mark Easson

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Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Predators, Ducks and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN 1050 Radio: (My NHL Trade Rumors transcription) Bob McKenzie was asked what he thinks the trade value for Leo Komarov would be if the Maple Leafs made him available and on the trade…

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Rumors: Predators, Blue Jackets, Wild, Coyotes, Kings

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Predators GM David Poile would like to add another offensive piece. It would more of a story if he wasn't asking about players like Matt Duchene, Ryan Johansen, or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Teams are asking Poile for…

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Injuries: Jagr, Lightning, Sens, Coyotes, and Blackhawks

Image posted by Jaromir Jagr On the Florida Panthers ... Jaromir Jagr: "Dear Santa, can I get a new teeth for Christmas :) it's going to be tough to eat-good -at least I don't get fat :)))" George Richards: Jaromir…

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Rumors III: Trade Market, Vesey and Stamkos

On the Trade Market and Jimmy Vesey ... Damien Cox of Sportsnet: There hasn't been much trade action so far this season, with GMs saying that cap room and lack of flexibility as part of the  reasons. Teams are not wanting…

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Rumors II: Johansen, Elias, and Panthers

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen ... The Fourth Period: Sources saying that at least six teams are interested in Blue Jackets Ryan Johansen.Two sources said over the weekend that the Canadiens are one of the teams that…

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Rumors: Maple Leafs, Predators and Capitals

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul and Tyler Bozak:  “I think you could trade each one of those guys without a problem." Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on potential Maple…

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Morning Hits: Injuries, Torts on Malkin and Prout

Injury Notes ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby missed last night's game against the Blue Jackets. He's out with a lower-body injury, but it's not expected to be a long-term issue. “I don’t believe it’s a long-term…

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News: Wild Sign Jared Spurgeon To Contract Extension

The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Jared Spurgeon to a four-year, $20.75 million contract extension. Spurgeon was drafted 156th overall in the sixth round of the 2008 draft by the New York Islanders. Hockey's Cap: Spurgeon cap hit for the…

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Rumors II: NMC, Canucks, Canadiens, Schultz and Johansen

On Steven Stamkos, No-Movement Clauses and Anze Kopitar ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Steven Stamkos is in full control over his situation with his no-movement clause. Would the Lightning trade Stamkos if he's not re-signed by the trade deadline? Would…

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Rumors: Wish List, Lightning, Blues and Flyers

A Christmas wish list ... USA Today: Looking at some team needs. Boston Bruins - they could use a strong two-way defenseman. Carolina Hurricanes - keeping Eric Staal and losing him at the end of the season for nothing would…

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Rumors II: Pens, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Jets, Jackets and Sharks

Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Penguins have been listening to offers on winger Chris Kunitz. David Peron will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Something has to give soon in Anaheim, and the betting…

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Rumors: Stamkos and Kopitar

On Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos wants to remain in Tampa and believes that they can work out a contract extension. Stamkos denies there is a rift with…

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