Mark Easson

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VIDEO: Lightning’s Richard Panik To Have Hearing For Hit On Karl Alzner

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Richard Panik will have a hearing for his hit on Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner. How many games do you think he SHOULD get? How many games WILL he get?

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VIDEO: Calgary Flames Tribute to Jarome Iginla – Dec. 10th 2013

Jarome Iginla returned to Calgary last night for the first time since being traded. The Flames honored their former captain.

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Morning Rumors: Subban, Sabres, Rangers, Kane, Canucks, Stastny, Expansion, Jets and Scouting Avs-Coyotes

Insider Trading TSN: LeBrun: The rising salary cap could help P.K. Subban. He may have to decide if he should sign an eight year deal, with the cap potentially being $100 when that deal is done or to sign a…

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Morning Hits: Lupul, Datsyuk, Johnson, Etem, Zolnierczyk, Haula and Zucker

Darren Dreger: Some teams could receive $20 million in TV rights, $20 million in revenue sharing and $5 million if escrow is factored in. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul said he's ready to play tonight. He's been out for…

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Injury Notes: Eriksson, Hamilton, Paille, Quick, Hejda, Crawford, Tanguay, Callahan, Boychuk and Zetterberg

Brian Wilde: Bruins Loui Eriksson was put on the IR with his second concussion in five weeks, fourth of his career. The two he had with Dallas were minor. Jamie Erdahl: Bruins Dougie Hamilton will be out two to four…

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VIDEO: Dion Phaneuf Suspended For Two Games For Boarding Kevan Miller

The NHL has suspended Maple Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf for two games for boarding Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller. Do you think two games was the right amount, too much or not enough?

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Afternoon Hits: Phaneuf, Thornton, Strome, Leino, Bouchard, Laich, Quick, Staal and lines

Terry Koshan: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf's two-game suspension will cost him $66,666.66 in salary. Bob McKenzie: Bruins Shawn Thornton's in-person hearing is tentatively set for Friday afternoon. Arthur Staple: Plan now is for Islanders Ryan Strome to meet up with…

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Morning Rumors: Mason, Flames, Coyotes, Philips, Maple Leafs, Islanders and Bouchard

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Paul Holmgran wants to get a deal done with goalie Steve Mason, and Mason would like to stay. Mason is making $1.5 million this season, and could get no less than $4 million…

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Injury Notes: Orpik, Clowe, Fiddler, Monahan, Glencross and a Ducks Update

Josh Yohe: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that Brooks Orpik was unconscious for "30 seconds, maybe longer." Pittsburgh Penguins: (yesterday afternoon) Bylsma added that Orpik is "doing quite well. Up and moving around just fine." He is unsure if he has any concussion…

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Afternoon Hits: Malkin, Bouchard, Lecavalier, Erixon, Dumoulin, Hedman and Line Combos

Rob Rossi: Penguins Evgeni Malkin said he'll play tonight. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have put Pierre-Marc Bouchard on waivers. Ryan Strome will join the Islanders if Bouchard is claimed or cleared. Adam Kimelman: The Flyers have put Vinny Lecavalier on…

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VIDEO: James Neal Suspended for Five Games for Kneeing

The NHL has suspended Penguins James Neal for five games for kneeing Bruins Brad Marchand in the head. Do you think the suspension length is the right length, not enough, or too much?

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Morning Rumors: Kulikov, Islanders, Michalek, Del Zotto, Clowe, Predators and Moulson

Adrian Dater via Sulia: Dater has also heard that an Avs-Panthers deal involving Dmitry Kulikov may have fell through due to the fear that Kulikov may bolt for the KHL on a big contract offer at the end of the…

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