Mark Easson

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Injuries: Hawks, Wings, Sens, Blues, Preds, Oilers and Leafs

Injury updates for Wednesday October 21st ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: The Blackhawks will be without Duncan Keith for four to six weeks after he had surgery on his right knee. Niklas Hjalmarsson will go back to the left…

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Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies

Roster notes ... Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Duncan Keith had surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee. He'll be out four to six weeks. Adam Vingan: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Victor Hedman will be in the…

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Rumors II: Stars, Leafs, Blue Jackets, Wild, Penguins and Kings

On the Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Alex Goligoski, Jason Demers, Jamie Oleksiak and Jordie Benn will be free agents after the season. Re-signing Goligoski and Demers may depend on how well they play, what…

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Rumors: Nothing Available That Fits The Blue Jackets Plans

On the 0-6-0 Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Many thought the Blue Jackets would have made a trade or replaced their coach on Sunday. The team and coach remain intact heading into their game tonight.…

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Injuries: Hawks, Coyotes, Lightning, Leafs, Flames, Devils and More

Injury updates from around the NHL .... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival joined the team at practice over the weekend. He's still weeks away from returning from fractured left ankle. “I’m definitely excited to be with…

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Rumors II: Pitkanen, Flames, Expansion and Trade Candidates

Elliotte Friedman and Damien Cox ... Belief out of Anaheim is that GM Bob Murray isn't ready to fire Bruce Boudreau just yet. Expectation is that he'll be behind the bench for their five game road trip that starts later…

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Rumors I: Coaches, Wild, Flames, Bruins, Blues and Lightning

Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Thought is that unless things turn around quickly in Columbus, Todd Richards could be relieved of his duties. John Tortorella could be the top candidate to replace Richards if they make…

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Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Devils, Coyotes and Blues

On the Penguins ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins Pascal Dupuis returned to practice yesterday. He's been out with a lower-body injury since a week before the season started. “Felt good. Good step in the right direction,” said…

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Rumors: Bruins, Flyers and Blue Jackets

On the Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Bruins defenseman Joe Morrow hasn't shown a lot so far this season. He would have to clear waivers if they wanted to send him to Providence. There might be a time…

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Injuries: Sens, Preds, Lightning, Blues, Devils, Stars and Isles

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Clarke MacArthur is believed to be out with a concussion, and it doesn't look like he'll be returning soon. Marc Methot is out with the flu. Senators coach Dave Cameron on MacArthur. “I’m…

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Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Blue Jackets

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mailbag) Oilers Andrew Ference has a no-trade and no-movement clause. He has this year and next left on his four-year, $13 million contract. There is a chance that the Oilers could buy him out…

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Morning Hits: Suspension, Injury and Roster Notes

Nikita Nesterov was suspended two games for his hit from behind on Curtis McKenzie. Injury Updates ... Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks forward Logan Couture will be out four to six weeks as he needs surgery…

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