Mark Easson

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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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Injuries: Zetterberg, Krejci, Kinkaid, TVR, Weber, Kane and Gorges

Shawn Mitchell: Man games lost heading into last night's game - Blue Jackets 359, Canadiens 56. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Bill Roose: Will learn more about the injury later today…

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Rumors V: Bruins, Kings, Oilers, Jackets, Rangers, Pens and Sens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Bruins haven't been able to find a Johnny Boychuk replacement since they traded him at the start of the season.Has Milan Lucic's physical game caught up to him? Would the Bruins consider trading…

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Rumors IV: Airwaves – Maple Leafs, Avalanche and Blackhawks

Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on Tyler Bozak. "There are teams inquiring. Again, I think people see the distress the Leafs are in and are thinking they can pick the carcass. So, when you hear ‘total…

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Rumors III: Canadiens, Pens, Canucks, Bruins, Sabres and Capitals

Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: A week ago the Canadiens were looking for a power forward, and maybe a physical defenseman. There was no urgency, and if they couldn't get the right player at the right price, it would…

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