Mark Easson

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Jake Gardiner II

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Toronto Maple Leafs should trade Jake Gardiner. The 23-year old will be a RFA at the season of the season. He carries a $875,000 cap hit this season. Doug MacLean thinks it could be…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Vancouver Canucks

Written by Joe McCormick and can be followed at @joemccormick19. Well things for the Canucks certainly have been interesting leading into the deadline. The team is in a position where they are not clear as to if they are buyers or…

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Afternoon Rumors II: Wild, Hurricanes, Oilers, Islanders, Sabres, Senators, Devils and Scouting Kings-Canes

Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Sabres GM Tim Murray is now trying to trade Jaroslav Halak to the Wild. Some in the Wild organization wonder if Halak's success had a lot to do with their system. If the price…

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Afternoon Rumors I: Sharks, Lightning, Rangers, Canucks, Penguins, Avalanche and Canadiens

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Dan Boyle on the rumor mill. "No, just because your name's not out there, that doesn't mean you're not going, and vise versa -- just because it is doesn't mean you…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Anaheim Ducks

Written by Justin Ritzel and can be followed at @justinritzel. Despite sitting atop the National Hockey League standings for a better part of the past two months, there is a shred of doubt of the legitimacy on whether the Anaheim Ducks…

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Morning Rumors V: Avalanche, Senators, Sabres, Rangers and Blackhawks

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche are not looking to add a rental player. If the Avalanche don't re-sign Paul Stastny by Wednesday, it's possible that they trade him. "To me, it's something I really don't worry about.…

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Morning Rumors IV: Canucks, Oilers, Panthers, Wild, Stars, Canadiens, Islanders, Sharks, Preds and Many More

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's believed the Penguins, Blackhawks and Red Wings are interested in Ryan Kesler. Oilers GM Craig MacTavish may find a taker for Ales Hemsky by Wednesday. The Oilers made a pitch for Andrei Markov.…

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Morning Rumors III: Luongo, Kesler, Edler, Brodeur and Hotstove Video

The Fourth Period: Sources are saying the Canucks have contacted teams regarding Roberto Luongo, though nothing is imminent. Another source, "I wouldn't be totally shocked." Eddie Lack will be given the start at today's Heritage Classic. Elliotte Friedman also reported that the…

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Morning Rumors II: Red Wings, Oilers, Sabres, Islanders, Scouting Flyers-Rangers and Nolan

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings are on the lookout for another top-four defenseman to go along with Niklas Kronwall, Jonathan Ericsson and Danny DeKeyser.For the Wings to get Ryan Kesler, it would likely cost…

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Morning Rumors I: Penguins Make Offer For Canucks Kesler

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Multiple sources saying the Penguins are pursuing Canucks Ryan Kesler. One proposed deal is the Penguins sending Brandon Sutter, two 2014 draft picks (likely a first and third), and the Canucks choice of Simon…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: New Jersey Devils

Written by Igor Tsipenyuk and can be followed at @tsipsky89 The trade deadline is fast approaching and the biggest question for the New Jersey Devils is a lot different than it was at each deadline prior to 2010.  After years of…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: San Jose Sharks

Written by Joe Lami of the Sports Radio Service and can be followed on twitter at @joe_lami As the 2014 NHL trade deadline approaches, the San Jose Sharks are once again in the playoff hunt. They currently sit in second…

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