Mark Easson

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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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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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