Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors: Wang and Islanders, Brodeur, Spezza, Panthers, Sharks, Leino and Petrov

Bob McKenzie: Islanders owner Charles Wang is in talks to sell his majority stake in the team. Nothing is done, and no telling if it will get done. Talks are underway. Randy Miller of NJ.com: Devils Martin Brodeur appears more…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Hope Smoke Edition: Staal, Tavares and Stastny

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "If Eric Staal is available, is that type of player the guy who entices Nonis to trade Kadri and Gardiner and whatever else for him?" Hope Smoke: Dreger added that it's possible that Islanders John Tavares could…

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NHL Injuries: Luongo, Leino, Mitchell, Gilbert, Ryan and the Capitals

George Richards: Panthers Roberto Luongo didn't come back after the first period after getting hit by Radek Dvorak. John Vogl: Sabres Ville Leino left last night's game with light-headedness according to coach Ted Nolan. Mike Chambers: Avs John Mitchell is…

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NHL Rumors: Clarkson, Leafs, Hemsky, Miller, Iginla, Greiss and Old Habs-Lightning Trade Rumor

Greg Brady: SportsNet's Doug MacLean said yesterday morning on the Fan 590 that there will be serious discussions from the Maple Leafs about the possibility of buying out David Clarkson this summer for salary cap relief. Mike Zeisberger of the…

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Morning Hits: NHL Accounting, HHOF, Selanne Offer Sheet, Top Scorers and Varlamov

Bob McKenzie: "NHL and NHLPA yesterday officially signed off on final accounting of 2012-13 season, when clubs overspent cap by about $265M. So each NHL club will soon get more than $5M from the NHLPA escrow fund. They've known for awhile they getting…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Flyers, Predators, Wild and the Coyotes

Katie Strang: Rangers Chris Kreider suffered his hand injury during the Blue Jackets game. He played two games after that with minimal pain. Pat Leonard: Coach Alain Vigneault said they are still determining what the next step is, if he'll need…

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Morning Rumors: Miller, Hemsky, Vanek, Iginla, Folin, Carlyle, Maple Leafs and Oilers

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues have let Ryan Miller's agent, Mike Liut, know they'd like to re-sign him. Miller will wait until after the season to talk. Miller's wife is an actress in LA. He has been linked to…

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Morning Hits: Faulk, Gelinas, van Reimsdyk, Penguins and Maple Leafs

Renaud Lavoie: Justin Faulk's deal with the Hurricanes contains a modified no-trade clause in which he would accept a trade to 15 teams. Rich Chere: Devils Eric Gelinas said he "completely understands" if they want to use a veteran deferenseman…

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Injury Notes: Penguins, Coyotes, Oilers, Rangers, Capitals, Panthers, Flyers, Canadiens and Red Wings

Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin will be out two to three weeks with a foot injury. Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Mike Smith is day-to-day. Mark Visentin has been called up. John Shannon: Smith had an MRI in Pittsburgh yesterday and will see a…

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Morning Rumors: Staal’s, Skinner, Ward, Subban, Miller and Maple Leafs

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jim Rutherford is expected to step down as the teams general manager after the season. He could remain on as their president, a position he currently holds as well. Ron Francis…

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Injury Notes: Coyotes, Wings, Canucks, Bruins, Leafs, Sens, Wild, Sharks, Habs, Rangers and Caps

John Shannon: Coyotes Mike Smith traveled with the team to Pittsburgh for further evaluation. Have heard, "does not look good." (was wearing a knee brace) Pavel Datsyuk: "Dear All, I started skating. Hoping to play soon. Thanks for your support!"…

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NHL VIDEOS: Emelin’s Hip Check On Lucic … Lucic ‘Spears’ Emelin

DJ Bean: Bruins Milan Lucic on Canadiens Alexei Emelin: "Whether it's fair, legal or whatever you want to call it, if he wasn't scared, he would stand up & hit me and not go after my knees. It just shows how big…

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