Mark Easson

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Video: Senators Jared Cowen Suspended for Three Games

The NHL has suspended Ottawa Senators defenseman Jared Cowen for three games for interference for a late hit on Florida Panthers forward Jussi Jokinen. There was no apparent injury on the play. Cowen has been suspended once before. Bruce Garroich:…

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Rumors V: Staal, Flames, Rangers and Bruins

Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis: "We are not moving Jordan Staal." Chip Alexander: Francis said that any trades they make will likely only involve their pending UFAs and would happen "sooner rather than later" and not on March 2nd. Wes Gilbertson…

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Rumors IV: Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Jets, Bruins and Maple Leafs

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres Nikita Zadorov is on a short leash and has been scratched several times. “It’s an in-house matter, he’s going through his growing pains but I’m confident will have it figured out,” said captain…

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Rumors III: Habs, Lupul, Staal, Bergenheim, Hejda and Bruins

 The Fourth Period: The Canadiens have been looking for a top-six winger that is under contract beyond this season. Among the players that the Canadiens are believed to be interested in is Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul according to a source.…

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Rumors II: Rangers, Leafs, Flames, Sabres, Coyotes, Caps and Scouting

Pat Leonard of NY Daily News: Rangers greatest needs still remain depth on the blueline and depth up front. The price for rental defenseman is too high. GM Glen Sather will likely just hope to get more out of Dan…

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Rumors I: Top Interesting Trade Targets and Contenders Needs

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Top 15 most interesting trade targets and who should be interested:1. Keith Yandle - Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers…

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Injuries: Mason, Hejda, Ehrhoff, Gorges, Oduya, Lundqvist and Miller

Wayne Fish: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that Steve Mason and Kimmo Timonen aren't unlikely to play until next Saturday. Though, he didn't rule out Mason for Toronto. Mike Chambers: Avalanche's Jan Hejda is day-to-day with a knee injury. He…

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Rumors V: Wild, Rangers, Islanders, Oilers, Blackhawks and Senators

 Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: (mailbag) The Wild could look move UFA Kyle Brodziak, RFA Erik Haula or one of their prospects. The Wild are considering signing Devan Dubnyk to a contract extension, but they'll wait until the offseason to…

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Rumors IV: Maple Leafs, Red Wings and Lightning

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs had hoped by now that Jonathan Bernier would have established himself as a No. 1 goalie, but he has been inconsistent. The Maple Leafs will have to decide how to proceed…

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Rumors III: Hurricanes, Scouting, Oilers and Bruins

The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes aren't actively shopping Jeff Skinner, but teams are calling. GM Ron Francis has been taking offers on Andrej Sekera, Jiri Tlusty and Jay McClement. Skinner has four years left on his deal. It is believed…

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Rumors II: Garrioch Roundup

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Things seems to be the same with regards to the trade market. "It's the same teams, offering the same players, for the same price," said a league executive Friday with the clock ticking towards…

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Rumors and Video: Staal, Pens, Wings, Bruins, Oilers, Caps and Flames

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Source saying the Penguins are interested in reacquiring Jordan Staal. It is more of an offseason move, but the Penguins have talked to the Hurricanes as what it would cost  to trade for him…

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