Mark Easson

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Video and Rumors: Leafs, Avs, Kings, Sabres, Preds and Canucks

Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Trade speculation is heating up. Avs Ryan O'Reilly with Jake Gardiner and possibly Tyler Bozak going back. Dion Phaneuf for Mike Richards. Nick Kypreos: The Maple Leafs and Sabres have shown interest in Avs…

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Rumors I: Vermette, Yandle, Kessel, Cole, O’Reilly and Stewart

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Blackhawks, Canadiens and Bruins would be interested in Antoine Vermette. He'll get $6 million plus on the open market. Keith Yandle will be looking for a big raise from his current $5.25 million…

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Rumors III: Rangers, Sens, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Bruins and Canucks

Pat Leonard: Marc Staal says they are really close to a long-term deal, and his goal was always to remain a Ranger. Pierre LeBrun: Staal will have a full no-trade clause for the first three years, with it becoming a…

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Rumors II: Anderson, Flyers, Red Wings and Oilers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's believed that a couple teams have called the Senators to see if Craig Anderson is available. There haven't been serious talks about a potential deal. If they were to move him, they would…

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Rumors I: Avalanche, Kings, Jets, Kassian and Yandle

Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: (mailbag) The Avs primary goal will be to improve their blueline. It could happen in a trade later this year or more likely during free agency. It's too early to determine if the Avs…

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Video: Daniel Carcillo Cross Checks Matthieu Perrault

Chicago Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo cross checks Winnipeg Jets Matthieu Perrault last night. The NHL will be reviewing it. Perrault left the game and didn't return. With Carcillo's history, I think it's safe to say he will get suspended. How many…

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Injuries: Schneider, Wings, Price, Timonen, Hedman and More

Tom Gulitti of the Record: Devils Cory Schneider's status is unclear after he left after the first period last night. He has an upper-body injury after taking a Matt Beleskey shot off of his right collarbone and/or mask. “He's feeling…

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Video: Brad Marchand Suspended For Two Games

The NHL has suspended Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand for two games for slew footing New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard. Brassard wasn't injured on the play. Marchand has been suspended twice before and has been fined once. Do you…

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Video: Brad Marchand Has Phone Hearing For Slew Foot

Joe Haggerty: Bruins Brad Marchand will have a phone hearing this afternoon for his slew foot on Rangers Derick Brassard last night. Amalie Benjamin: Marchand was fined $2,500 for his slew foot on Matt Niskanen in 2011. SHOULD Marchand get…

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Rumors III: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition

Damien Cox: On the Leafs: "So they like Horachek better. But are they responding with better play? Different play, in some instances, but not better. Last night, tough back-to-backer, surrendered 42 shots and didn't score. This represents more of the same,…

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Rumors II: Pens, Coyotes, Rangers, Habs, Hurricanes and Avs

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Penguins will definitely be looking for a rental at the trade deadline now that Olli Maatta is done for the season. Would think that Pens GM Jim Rutherford would be interested in Hurricanes…

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Rumors I: Brodeur, Coyotes, Jets, Richards, Senators and Oilers

TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: Martin Brodeur could return to the Blues after his week away. He could be offered a management position, though it's more likely he'd join the Devils.LeBrun: The Coyotes are rebuilding and Antoine Vermette will be dealt.…

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