Mark Easson

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Morning Hits: Carcillo, Weise, Alberts, Gallant and Panthers

John Shannon: NHL source said a Daniel Carcillo decision will be made today. Pat Leonard: Carillo has only missed three games, so he could miss the entire final if suspension is not reduced. Arpon Basu: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirmed that…

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NHL Rumors: Berger Reports A Maple Leafs – Panthers Blockbuster Rumor

4:45 PM Hope Smoke: Craig Button: "I think when you consider some of the areas that the Panthers have in place & the history of Tallon, specifically with Kane...""...you look at exceptional talent players like Ehlers/Nylander those of skill players...""...…

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NHL Rumors V: Blackhawks, Stars, Canadiens, Panthers, Caps, Pens, Blues and Brodeur

Craig Custance of ESPN: Some things the Blackhawks will have to handle this offseason. 1. Sign Kane and Toews to gigantic contract extensions - both have one year left on their $6.3 million deals. They will need a raise and…

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NHL Rumors IV: Vegas, Sabres, Senators, Canucks, Sharks and Penguins

Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) Las Vegas has already started building a 20,000 seat area on the Vegas strip by MGM and AEG. “I haven’t been there to look at the arena,” Bettman said during a conversation last week. “I…

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NHL Rumors III: Gagner For Umberger? Reinhart, First Overall and Callahan

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Portzline says that Sam Gagner for R.J. Umberger trade rumor is out there. Gagner has a $4.8 million cap hit and a $5 million salary for the next two seasons. Umberger requested a trade…

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NHL Rumors II: Draft Edition – Oilers, Flames, Canucks, Sutter and Hyka

Mike Morreale: The Oilers scouting staff have a definitive top-six group of draft prospects. The Flames have a top-eight. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks will check to see what the cost is to move up in the…

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NHL Rumors I: Subban, Price, Budaj, and the Panthers Coaching Vacancy

CP on SportsNet: Canadiens P.K. Subban. "I’m sure everybody in hockey wants a long-term contract, but for me, it’s not just about that," he said. "It’s about being part of a team that can win a championship, and I believe…

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NHL Rumors II: Canadiens, Rangers, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

Tim Wharnsby of CBC: The Canadiens have P.K. Subban, Lars Eller, Dale Weise and Ryan White as restricted free agents. Do they look to re-sign Brian Gionta, Andrei Markov and Mike Weaver? Do they try to re-sign Thomas Vanek? Wharnsby…

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Morning Rumors I: Canadiens, Subban, Vanek, Red Wings and Capitals

Sean Gordon of the Globe and Mail: Gordon wonders if P.K. Subban's agent Don Meehan could start contract talks at Evgeni Malkin money, eight years and $76 million. If they think that Lars Eller passed Tomas Plekanec on their "go-to…

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NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Kings, Canucks and Jets

Craig Custance: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he's received at least a half dozen legitimate inquiries about the 1st overall pick. Ronnie Shuker of The Hockey News: Sunday's game could be Mike Richards final game in a Kings uniform as…

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NHL Rumors II: Radio Edition: Sharks, Sens, Canucks, Canes, Richards and Canadiens

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "I think the Sharks are going to trade Joe Thornton anyway, or explore that option" ... "Joe is a proud guy and I'm sure he wouldn't be thrilled to lose the captaincy" ... "I believe the Sharks need to…

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NHL Rumors I: Stewart, Canadiens, Burmistrov, Penguins and Yeo

Chris Ryndak of Sabres.com: Sabres Chris Stewart knows his name will be in the rumor mill and that he could be on the move again. “I don’t think it’s going to take that long to turn it around here. Obviously…

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