Mark Easson

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Morning Hits: Regehr, Slater, Wellwood, Zaar, Thrower and Karlsson

Jon Rosen: Kings Robyn Regehr said he's not quite ready and needs more one-on-one contact. ESPN NHL: Jets Jim Slater had hip surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp. James Mirtle: Eric Wellwood (24-years old) retired a…

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NHL Rumors II: Penguins Checklist and the Oilers

Dean Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: A checklist for the new GM whenever he is hired. 1. Fire the coach. 2. Hire a coach - Kovacevic suggests Rick Tocchet. 3. Trade Kris Letang - Letang's limited no-trade clause starts…

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Morning Rumors I: Subban, Vanek, Bourque, Hayes and Babcock

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason focus of Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin. 1. Sign P.K. Subban to a long-term deal - There is the threat of an offer sheet as the cap is going and the unrestricted free agent market is…

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Morning Hits: Weise, Emmerton, Avs, Panthers, Stars and Sabres

Chris Johnston: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Dale Weise does not have a head injury from John Moore's hit. Brian Wilde: If there Canadiens were to say that Weise suffered a concussion, he would have had to been symptom free…

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NHL Rumors IV: Gagner, Sharks, Thornton and Richards

The Fourth Period: The Oilers are still offering up Sam Gagner as they look to trade him before July 1st when his no-trade clause kicks in. The Kings almost acquired him during the season. The Predators, Maple Leafs and Stars…

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NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Flyers, Oilers, Pens, Caps and Isles

Better late than never ... Mike Hume of ESPN: Hume makes note of trade chips as the draft approaches. 1. The Panthers 1st overall pick - the Canucks could be interested and have veteran defenseman that could get the conversation…

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Morning Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers and Red Wings

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Brooks Orpik's plan would have been to play in the Stanley Cup if the Penguins had made it that far. Orpik's future with the Penguins is now on hold until a new GM…

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NHL Rumors I: Hurricanes, Panthers, Flyers and Senators

Josh Rimer: Hearing that the Hurricanes are waiting for the playoffs to end as Ulf Samuelsson is their leading candidate for their vacant heading coaching position. Aaron Ward: The Hurricanes have not narrowed their coaching candidates down to one. Harvey…

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Morning Hits: Carcillo, Lindstrom, Larsen and Pokka

Katie Strang: Rangers Dan Carcillo will have a hearing this morning with Gary Bettman. (Appealing his 10-game suspension) Andy Strickland: The Blues have signed Joakim Lindstrom from the SEL. He was a former 2nd round pick of the Blue Jackets.…

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NHL Video: Rangers Moore Suspended For Two Games

The NHL has suspended Rangers defenseman John Moore for two games for an illegal check to the head of Canadiens forward Dale Weise. Do you think this is the right length of suspension?

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NHL Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Komarov and Brodeur

Michael Traikos of the National Post: Leo Komarov wants to return to the NHL and is looking for a multi-year deal, possibly in the $2 million range he was getting in the KHL. Agent Mark Gandler could be looking to drive up…

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NHL Rumors II: Penguins and Flyers … Big Money Niskanen and Neal’s Trade Value

William DePaoli: Source saying the Penguins have interviewed Julien BriseBois, Jason Botterill, Tom Fitzgerald and Pierre McGuire for the GM vacancy. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins Matt Niskanen may be looking for a six year deal in the $33 million range according to a…

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