Mark Easson

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Injuries: Nichushkin, Gonchar, Horton, Callahan, Muzzin and Torres

Dallas Morning News: Stars Valeri Nichushkin has skated the past two days and could return to practice today. "If things go well, maybe he can participate in part of our practice, maybe in a non-contact sense or even just the…

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Quick Hits: Notes, Injuries, Lines and Goalies

Kevin McGran: The Maple Leafs have hired Mark Hunter as their Director of Player Personnel. Chris Johnston: Hunter will oversee their pro and amateur scouting departments. Stephen Whyno: Martin Brodeur won't play for Team Canada at the Deutschland Cup. Chris…

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Quick Hits: Brodie, Wilson, Andersen, Babcock and Don Cherry Video

Elliotte Friedman: Flames T.J. Brodie has a limited no-trade clause starting in the third year of his deal. Chuck Gormley: The Capitals reassign Tom Wilson to Hershey of the AHL. Harvey Fialkov: Avs Reto Berra might be playing tonight. Igor…

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Rumors: Flyers, Rangers, Oilers, Ducks, Stars, Flames, Canes, Pens and Leafs

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers GM Ron Hextall is looking for a defenseman who can control play in the defensive zone, has an expiring contract and won't cost much. Francis Bouillon turned down a contract from the…

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Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Stars, Jackets, Rangers, Wings plus more

Joe Smith: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said it would be miraculous if Alex Killorn or Ryan Callahan play tonight. Joe Smith: Lightning's Radko Gudas didn't skate yesterday and likely won't play tonight. He might be able to go on Friday.…

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On the Trade Block: A Closer Look at Brandon Gormley

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun wrote over the weekend that Arizona Coyotes prospect Brandon Gormley isn't happy that he's playing with Portland of the AHL, and they are trying to trade him. The 22-year old Gormley was drafted by…

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Quick Hits: Injuries, Line Combos and Defensive Pairings

Erik Erlendsson: Lightning's Victor Hedman will be out four to six weeks after having surgery to repair his fractured finger. Ansar Khan: Pavel Datsyuk is skating on a line with Henrik Zetterberg and Justin Abdelkader this morning. The Wings send…

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(Updated) News: Kings Voynov Suspended Indefinitely

1:40 PM: Rich Hammond: Voynov's lawyer, Craig Renetzky, said there haven't been any charges filed yet and that is next court date is actually December 1st. 1:32 PM: LA Kings PR: "These developments are of great concern to our organization.…

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Rumors: Brayden Schenn, Staal, Bruins, Petry, Brodie and Jets

The Fourth Period: The Flyers are looking to improve their roster and have made available Luke Schenn, Braydon Coburn and Nicklas Grossman. Sources saying the Flyers may also be making Brayden Schenn available. Flyers GM Ron Hextal is thought to…

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Injuries: Stastny, Girardi, Hedman, Hanzal, Laich plus more

Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Paul Stastny is out week-to-week with a shoulder injury. Steve Zipay: Rangers Dan Girardi is day-to-day after receiving some stitches from blocking a shot. Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: Victor Hedman "could miss a significant…

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Rumors: Looking for Dmen, Depth and Some Players Available

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is on the hotseat as their owners are demanding they be competitive. Oilers coach Dallas Eakins is on the hotseat as well, and GM Craig MacTavish may have to go…

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Injuries: Stastny, Hedman, Grabovski, Laich, Howard and More

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Paul Stastny had his left arm in a sling after last night's game. He took a hit by Coyotes Martin Hanzel, and another later that shift and didn't return. The Blues are…

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