Mark Easson

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Injury Notes: Bruins, Blues, Pens, Islanders, Capitals, Rangers, Flames, Sens, Red Wings and Wild

Bruce Garrioch: Bruins Dennis Seidenberg will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL and MCL. Lou Korac: The Blues have put Alex Steen on the IR with a concussion. He's out indefinitely. He has been able to…

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Asking Price For Del Zotto Will Need To Come Down For Senators

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The NHL Christmas trade freeze is now over. Senators GM Brian Murray has been working the phones over the past month. He has spoken with the Rangers several time over the past six weeks…

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Morning Rumors: Moulson, Phaneuf, Gardiner, Ranger, Pacioretty, Eberle and Dupuis

Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Matt Moulson may consider re-signing with the Sabres. “Definitely, I think there is,” Moulson told CBC when asked about the possibility of re-signing in Buffalo. “I don’t know what they think of me. I love playing for…

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Morning Hits: Eriksson, Korobov, Shinkaruk and Tkachev

Elliott Pap: The Canucks have recalled goalie Joacim Eriksson. Missy Zielinski: The Lightning have recalled defenseman Dmitry Korobov. Mark Masters: Canucks prospect and WHLs Medicine Hat Tigers Hunter Shinkaruk will have hip surgery early next month to repair a hip…

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Injury Notes: Panthers, Stars, Devils, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Isles, Jets and Blackhawks

Mike Halford: The Panthers put Erik Gudbranson (orbital bone) on IR. Dallas Morning News: The Stars activated Aaron Rome from the IR and up Sergei Gonchar on the IR. Rich Chere: Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador is possible today against the…

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Injury notes: Dupuis, Zetterberg, Tlusty, Downie, Quick, Bozak, Crawford, Hodgson and Laich

Dave Molinari: Penguins Pascal Dupuis will have ACL surgery and could miss the remainder of the season. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg said he's ready to go tomorrow. Has been out since Dec. 1st with a herniated disc. Michael Smith:…

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Afternoon Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies

Kevin Paul Dupont: The Bruins recall goalie Niklas Svedberg from the AHL. Joe Haggerty: He could start tomorrow. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have recalled Alex Petrovic and Drew Shore. Likely means that Scottie Upshall is out. George Richardson: Petrovic recalled to replace…

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Morning Rumors: Rangers, Leafs, Senators, Avalanche, Penguins and Kings

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers management has all but settled on trading defenseman Michael Del Zotto. GM Glen Sather has been looking for a top-four defenseman in return, preferably a right handed defenseman, but that may be too…

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Morning Hits: Oilers, Penguins, Panthers and Jets

Jon Rosen: (Re: Outdoor game at Dodgers Stadium) Ticket prices dropping in some sections. Some $249 tickets have dropped to $189/$199, with people to be refunded the difference. Bob Stauffer: With the Oilers having back-to-back games, likely that Horak/Marincin are called…

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Injury Notes: Staal, Callahan, Dupuis, Horton, Hertl, Steen and Sobotka

Larry Brooks: Rangers Marc Staal skated on his own yesterday. He will travel with the team to DC. Ryan Callahan will also travel with the team. Dylan McIlrath will have his knee re-evaluated within a week. Bob McKenzie: The Penguins…

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Morning Rumors and Notes: Thornton, Oilers, Weber, Preds, Phaneuf, Steen, Parise, Ericsson and Fedorov

Some notes from the last couple days. NHL: (click the link to read the 12 page document) Gary Bettman upholds Shawn Thornton's 15 game suspension. The National Hockey League Players’ Association (the “NHLPA” or the “Union”), on behalf of Boston Player Shawn…

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Morning Rumors: Del Zotto, Senators, Rangers, Islanders, Sabres and Leafs

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger:  "I wouldn't be at all surprise if once the trade freeze lifts, NY makes that trade and Del Zotto goes to Ottawa" Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "We know Vigneault is a guy who has trouble relating to…

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