Mark Easson

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Rumors II: Wings, Oilers, Ducks, Devils, Salaries and Scouting

Darren Dreger of TSN: The Red Wings could trade for a defenseman at the deadline, but there is an equally strong chance that they do nothing, or very little. They won't be giving up a first or second round pick…

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Rumors I: Bruins Edition: Chiarelli, Julien, Chara, Eriksson and Seidenberg

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: If the Bruins miss the playoffs, Peter Chiarelli and/or Claude Julien could pay the price. “Whether it’s Cam or Charlie who said we’re all under review, I understand that,” Chiarelli said. “We’ve had a…

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Injuries: Coyotes, Senators, Sabres, Bruins, Wild, Oilers and Islanders

Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Zbynek Michalek was at the rink yesterday getting treatment. He won't play today, still day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Alec Bolduc could play. Don Brennan: Senators GM Bryan Murray confirms that Robin Lehner and Clarke MacArthur have…

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Video: MacTavish Talks Oilers, Petry, Roy and the Trade Deadline

John MacKinnon of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish speaking with the media today. “My assessment of our team is right now is that we’ve got and have developed a foundation over the last few years that I’m comfortable…

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Rumors and Video: Curtis Glencross and the Calgary Flames

Mark Spector of Sportsnet: The Flames could look at trading Curtis Glencross for a player that could help now rather than a pick or prospect. “Did I figure we would be looking to potentially add at the deadline? A lot…

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Rumors VI: Blackhawks, Yakupov, Oilers and Panthers

Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Source saying the Blackhawks are kicking tires on a group of rental, depth defensemen. They have cap issues for next season, and will have to more at least one big name player, but that…

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Rumors V: Canucks, Sharks, Sens, Isles, Avs, Leafs and Blues

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks are dealing with a bunch of injuries. They are potential buyers, but don't plan on giving up high draft picks for short-term help. Needs: they have been looking for a top-six forward for a…

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Rumors and Video: Panthers, Milbury, Scouting and Top Dmen

Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Panthers head coach Gerard Gallant on how any potential trade won't involve their young assets. “I don’t foresee that happening,” Gallant said, per CBS Radio Miami. “We’re staying the course. We’re going to play…

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Rumors III: Jets, Panthers, Bruins, Flames and Canucks

Gary Lawless: The Jets are looking for a top-nine forward and the Panthers are looking for depth on the blueline. The Panthers have Sean Bergenheim to offer up, and the Jets have Paul Postma, Jay Harrison and Adam Pardy.  Bergenheim…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Kings

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins Dennis Seidenberg has heard the rumors. “People have mentioned those rumors to me, but all I can do at the end of the day is play hockey and work hard. That’s what makes you strong,”…

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Rumors I: Panthers, Jets, Hurricanes, Sabres, Flames and Canadiens

TSN Insider Trading:  LeBrun: Panthers Sean Bergenheim could be traded by Monday. He's asked for a trade and GM Dale Tallon is trying. The Jets, Canucks and Canadiens have shown interest. The asking price is thought to be a third…

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Injuries: Jets, Habs, Oilers, Flyers, Hawks, Leafs, Isles and More

Ken Wiebe: Jets Blake Wheeler left after blocking a Matt Niskanen shot off the inside of his left leg. Arpon Basu: Canadiens Alexei Emelin will be out at least a week, but it could be more. Sergei Gonchar should be…

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