Mark Easson

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Injury Notes: Bennett, Neal, Burns, Nash, Morrow, Leopold, Vanek and Kadri

Shelly Anderson: Both Beau Bennett and James Neal are off the Penguins IR. David Pollak: Sharks Brent Burns traveled with the team to Winnipeg. Chris Johnston: Rangers GM Glen Sather said that Rick Nash still has a ways to go.…

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Morning Rumors: Oilers and Flyers, Scouting Avs-Flames and Ducks goaltenders

Ryan Rishaug: Don't hold your breath on another Oilers trade coming soon. Sense is they are done for the time being, nothing imminent. Dan Tencer: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on the rumor mill: "Certainly no moves imminent and hopefully none…

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Quick Hits: Bryzgalov, Chimera, Lehner and Crawford

John Shannon: Ilya Bryzgalov's deal with the Oilers is for one-year, $1.75 million. Stephen Whyno: The Capitals sign Jason Chimera to a two-year contract extension. Wayne Scanlan: Robin Lehner will start in net for the Senators. Scott Powers: Cory Crawford…

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Injury Notes: Gionta, Johnson, Dupuis, Franzen, Burns and Downie

Rich Chere: Devils Stephen Gionta injured his right ankle last night after crashing into the boards. Adrian Dater: Avalanche's Erik Johnson had x-rays after the game after blocking a shot. Could be okay. More will be known today. Dave Molinari:…

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Oilers and Flames Make Four Player Trade … Oilers Reach Agreement With Bryzgalov

The Edmonton Oilers trade defenseman Ladislav Smid and goalie Olivier Roy to the Calgary Flames for forward Roman Horak and goalie Laurent Brossoit. The Oilers also have reached a verbal agreement with goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. Click for stats

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Rumor: The Flyers Are Talking To The Oilers About Jordan Eberle

2:51 PM Darren Dreger: In the eyes of Oilers management, Jordan Eberle will be an Oiler forever. He's not a trade target. Tim Panaccio: It's GM Paul Holmgren's job to look for anyone he thinks can be an impact player,…

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Panthers Fire Coaching Staff … GM Tallon Trying to Make Trades … Whitney to Waivers

George Richards: The Panthers have fired head coach Kevin Dineen and the rest of their coaching staff. San Antonio (AHL) head coach Peter Horachek will take over, with John Madden and Brian Skrudland will his assistants. Pierre LeBrun: Nothing may…

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Morning Rumors: Senators, Tootoo, Panthers and Selanne

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators are carrying eight defenseman and could look at making a trade. "There are about eight-to-10 teams looking for defencemen because they're hard to come by. A lot of teams could use help…

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Morning Hits: Dubinsky, Rielly, Miele, Giguere and Winchester to have hearing

Larry Brooks: Blue Jackets Brandon Dubinsky: "My relationship with Torts fell apart last yr I was there. I felt his relationship with other players could have been same thing." Dubinsky said he wasn't surprised that John Tortorella was fired. Marian…

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Injury Notes: Elias, Downie, Schultz, Dupuis, Wilson, Clutterbuck and Ehrhoff

Tom Gulitti: The Devils put Patrik Elias on the IR and activate Peter Harrold. Sam Carchidi via Sulia: Flyers Steve Downie (concussion) is a possibility for Saturday night. Jim Matheson: Oilers Justin Schultz (groin) didn't practice yesterday and Matheson is…

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Injury Notes: Hall to return … Skinner out a couple weeks … Glencross out six weeks

Lonnie Herman of NHL.com: Oilers Taylor Hall will return to the lineup tonight against the Lightning. He'll be wearing a knee brace for the remainder of the season. "When they told me I'd be out four weeks you always think…

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Afternoon Hits: Giroux, Tootoo, Ness, Forsberg, Letourneau-Leblond, Thomas and Anderson

Frank Seravalli: Flyers Claude Giroux said that teammates don't believe that they are a good team. Darren Dreger: Red Wings Jordin Tootoo and Panthers Steve Pinizzotto have cleared waivers. Ansar Khan: Tootoo will remain in Detroit until they have to…

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