Mark Easson

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Afternoon Rumors I: Scouting Sabres-Canes, Edler, Markov, Gionta and the Panthers

David Pagnotta: There were 23 teams that had scouts at last night's Sabres - Hurricanes game. Mike Harrington: Teams that didn't have scouts at the Sabres - Hurricanes game: Panthers, Rangers, Islanders, Ducks, Coyotes and Flames. Michael Russo of the…

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VIDEOS: Ryan Miller and Pens GM Ray Shero

John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins GM Ray Shero:

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Morning Rumors IV: Flyers, Bruins, Jets, Coyotes, Canucks, Rangers, Leafs, Isles Sabres, Blues and Wild

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers could use an impact defenseman. “I like the way our defense has played,” general manager Paul Holmgren said on Monday. “I know it’s not a sexy defense. “Is there a Bobby Orr out…

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Morning Rumors III: Miller, Markov, Brodeur Flames, Callahan, Meszaros, Bruins, Kings, Islanders, Ducks and Leafs

Brian Lawton: Hearing that Ryan Miller is not likely going to be traded and will be turning attention to re-signing him. Thought is that a deal with the Sabres is in the Henrik Lundqvist range, and would allow the Sabres to trade…

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Morning Rumors II: Oilers, Senators, Blue Jackets, Devils and Penguins

Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on the trade deadline. “It’s not rocket science where we are right now and what our strategy is moving forward. We’ve got a number of guys that are UFAs that…

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Morning Rumors I: Sabres GM Tim Murray and Goaltender Ryan Miller Talk Trade Deadline

John Vogl: Sabres GM Tim Murray and Ryan Miller spoke about the about the upcoming trade deadline day. “Our goal right now, I think on both sides, is to pursue a proper trade,” Murray said “I know they’re kind of…

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Injury Notes: Tavares, Martin, Bennett, Kindl, Weiss, Franzen and Gaborik

Stephen Lorenzo: Islanders John Tavares said it's a partial MCL tear and that he won't need surgery. Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that Paul Martin will be out four to sixweeks with a broken hand. Pittsburgh Penguins: Beau…

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Morning Hits: Callahan, Talbot, Schneider, Anderson, Hillen, Miller and Omark

Bryan Winters: "Wait, Callahan's agent seriously said that $6.5-$7 million is a "discount"? I mean......what?" Steve Zipay: Cam Talbot will start in net for the Rangers on Thursday. Tom Gulitti: Corey Schneider will start in net for the Devils on…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Chicago Blackhawks

Written by Taylor Giffin, who can be followed on twitter at @TOGiffin A simple question usually evokes a simple answer. How tall are you? Easy. What colour is your shirt? Even easier. However, when it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks there…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Carolina Hurricanes

Written by Mark Jones, Bleacher Report featured columnist, and can be followed on twitter at @CanesReport A mere four games separate the Carolina Hurricanes from the 2014 NHL Trade Deadline, yet the team's market stance and goals remain undetermined. Are the…

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Morning Rumors IV: Weber, Oilers, Flyers, Wings, Penguins, Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Sabres and Blues

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks the Oilers need to make a big play for top defenseman, and he thinks Shea Weber should be that target. The Predators have no top-six forwards. The Oilers and Flyers have the…

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Morning Rumors III: Jagr, Bolland, Leafs, Markov and Komarov

Rich Chere: Devils Jaromir Jagr said he hasn't thought about the trade deadline: "It's the last thing on my mind to go anywhere, but I don't have control over that. I don't have a no-trade clause in my contract. I guess I'm the only…

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