Mark Easson

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Rumors IV: Blue Jackets, Senators, Rangers, Flames, Flyers and Lightning

Craig Custance of ESPN: The Blue Jackets will be sellers. They could move pending UFA Mark Letestu. Source saying the Blues Jackets asked and have been given James Wisniewski's no-trade list. They are getting calls on Cam Atkinson and Artem…

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Rumors III: Trade Bait, Sabres, Devils and Maple Leafs

TSN Trade Bait: 1. Antoine Vermette 2. Jeff Petry 3. Zbynek Michalek 4. Erik Cole 5. Chris Stewart 6. Curtis Glencross 7. Jay McClement 8. Jan Hejda 9. Tyler Bozak 10. Tomas Fleischmann Brayton Wilson of WGR 550: (Thursday) Sabres…

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Rumors II: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Ducks and Bruins

Male Leafs Hot Stove: Bob McKenzie on the Blue Jackets trading with the Maple Leafs and not with the Kings or Hurricanes. "I couldn’t honestly tell you that I know for a fact there was conversation between . What I…

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Rumors I: Tradability of Flyers Forwards and Defense

Tom Dougherty and Tim Riday: The Flyers won't be buyers at the deadline. Tradability of some of their forwards Vincent Lecavalier (34) 2014-2015 cap hit: $4.5 million Contract after 2015: $4.5 million; $3 million; $3 million; UFA. Possible landing spots: Nashville Tradability scale: 3…

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Rumors IX: Hawks-Caps Talking Sharp, Hawks Options and Timonen

Chris Kuc: Source saying the Blackhawks and Capitals have talked about a possible trade involving Patrick Sharp. Pierre LeBrun: Don't sense the Blackhawks are close to a trade right now, but they are working on it. They still have time.…

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Trade: Blackhawks Acquire Timonen From Flyers For Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Kimmo Timonen to the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2015 2nd round pick and a conditional 2016 4th round pick. Bob McKenzie: "Conditions on 2016 pick CHI gave to PHI: 1. If CHI wins two…

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Rumors VIII: Bruins, Canes, Leafs, Wings, Sabres, and Wild

Pierre LeBrun: As Dreger is reporting, the Bruins are trying to get Antoine Vermette. Can also say that they are still in on Chris Stewart and others. David Pagnotta: Two sources saying that the Hurricanes have been looking to trade…

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For Discussion: Mock Trades From The Hockey News

Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Presenting some mock trades. Keith Yandle To Detroit Red Wings: Keith Yandle To Arizona Coyotes: Teemu Pulkkinen, Xavier Ouellet, 2015 first-round pick To Dallas Stars: Keith Yandle To Arizona Coyotes: Brett Ritchie, 2015 first-round…

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Rumors VII: From the Airwaves: Leafs, Blue Jackets, Flames and Blues

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN radio: "They're not done yet. The reality of dealing Clarkson sends a pretty clear message that anything can happen." "I'm not predicting that Phaneuf gets dealt between now and Monday, but it's certainly possible." "If there's a…

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Rumors VI: Sens, Leafs, Bruins, Coyotes, Hawks, Canadiens and Avs

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sources say the Senators had a few talks with the Maple Leafs regarding David Clarkson. The Senators had tried to sign him two years ago. The Sens finally decided that they couldn't make the money work.…

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Rumors V: Hawks, Caps, Leafs, Bruins, Oilers, Sens, Flames and Kings

TSNs Insider Trading: McKenzie: Would put Antoine Vermette at the top of the Blackhawks wish list. There are at least a half dozens teams interested in Vermette. The Blackhawks are also looking at Curtis Glencross and Cam Atkinson. LeBrun: The…

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Rumors IV: Capitals, Canucks, Ducks and Rangers

Alex Prewitt: Capitals coach Barry Trotz on the deadline: "It takes two to dance. We're going to the dance and there's 30 guys and only like eight girls." Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals coach Barry Trotz on the trade deadline.…

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