Mark Easson

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Rumors: Green, Jets, Wings, Sharks, Oilers, Blues and Sabres

Darren Dreger: There is still lots of time for the Capitals and Mike Green to work on a contract extension, but there has been little contact so far. "Mike is playing exceptionally well this season under Barry Trotz and is…

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Injuries: Lupul, Blues, Pirri, Quincey, Kopitar, Callahan and Cammalleri

Chris Johnston: Joffrey Lupul fell at practice on Thursday and broke a bone in his hand. He's out indefinitely. Mark Masters: Lupul: "Just an awkward fall. I honestly thought nothing of it." Lou Korac: Blues Paul Stastny and T.J. Oshie won't…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Fri. Oct. 31st 2014

Four games were scheduled on Halloween last night. Phil Kessel had a goal and two assists in just under 13 minutes for the Leafs in their win over the Blue Jackets.

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News: Vanek, Burrows, Player Safety, Reinhart, Colaiacovo …

Gary Craig: Gambling allegations that could involve Thomas Vanek. "Mark Ruff pleads guilty to laundering $230,000 payment that was gambling debt. According to plea, that payment went to Mark's brother, Joe. Mark gets check from Joe, passes to unindicted co-conspirator in…

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Rumors II: Sabres, Ducks, Penguins, Vegas, Jets, Flames and Wild

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Sabres may continue to hold on to Tyler Myers for awhile to see if the Red Wings become more interested in the right-handed defenseman or if the Stars come calling. Neither the Stars,…

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Rumors: Kings, Hurricanes, Sabres, Coyotes, Stars and Loktionov

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings may getting some salary cap relief if the NHLPA approves it. Slava Voynov's $4.16 million cap number is still on the books even though he is suspended. They played a player short on Tuesday.…

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Injuries: Ducks, Caps, Stars, Flames, Jackets, Leafs and Lightning

Andy Strickland: Ducks Patrick Maroon said he could play as early as Saturday. If he can't go, could play on Sunday. Alex Prewitt: Capitals Brooks Laich is a possibility for Saturday. If he doesn't skate today, he may not be…

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GIFs: Burrows Hit on Emelin … Suspension Coming?

Vancouver Canucks Alex Burrows hit on Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin. The NHL will be reviewing it. Do you think he SHOULD be suspended? Do you think he WILL be suspended? How many games? Three angles of the hit from…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Thurs. Oct. 31st 2014

Ten games last night, with three shutouts posted by: Allen, Fleury and Varlamov.

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Quick Hits: Backes, Kane, Injuries, Lines and Starting Goalies

Jeremy Rutherford: Blues David Backes and T.J. Oshie both have concussions. Tom Gulitti: Jets Evander Kane said that he will play tonight. Mike Morreale: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that Zach Bogosian will be a game-time decision. Chad Graff: Wild's…

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Rumors: Leafs, Bruins, Sharks and Canadiens

The Fourth Period: The Leafs are thought to be still looking at the trade market to improve their roster, but a change behind the bench is unlikely at this point. Darren Dreger mentioned on Tuesday that although Carlyle's job isn't…

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Injuries: Weiss, Blue Jackets, Stepan, Krug, Stastny and More

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings Stephen Weiss made his AHL (conditioning assignment for two games) debut last night but only lasted two periods, leaving with a sore groin. "He had a sore groin after two,…

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