Mark Easson

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Morning Rumors I: Hemsky, Panthers, Sabres, Oilers, Halak, Stastny and Stuart

Bob Stauffer: The Rangers, Senators and Penguins make sense for Ales Hemsky. Stephen Whyno: Panthers GM Dale Tallon sat down with Tim Thomas after the Roberto Luongo deal went down so quickly. Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "I can see up to…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Montreal Canadiens

Written by Niels Lachmann (before yesterday's trade)  Last year’s 1st-round exit of the Habs against the Senators lingers on in the minds of the passionate fans who fear a repeat. According to their expectations, the task is thus not only…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: New York Islanders

Written by Dan Raicevich and can be found on twitter at @dan_raicevich The season could not go any more horrific for the New York Islanders than what has transpired this season. First, they started this year off poorly due to the…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Dallas Stars

Written by Dan Raicevich and can be found on twitter at @dan_raicevich It has been a transition year down in Big D throughout this campaign. With Jim Nill replacing Joe Neiwenduyk as the General Manager, and Lindy Ruff replacing Glen Gulutzan…

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Evening Rumors III: Sharks, Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Ducks and the Canucks

Recruited some help for a rumors post. Below was written by @Dale_Lamontagne Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: The last thing the San Jose Sharks should do is make a reactionary deal if/when the Los Angeles Kings do anything. The…

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Evening Rumors II: Rangers, Islanders, Ducks, Preds, Flyers, Lightning, Kings, Avs and Hurricanes

Larry Brooks: The Rangers were informed by the Canucks today that Ryan Kesler won't waive his no-trade clause to go there. Katie Strang: Confirms Brooks' statement about Kesler not interested in waiving NTC. David Pagnotta: The Islanders may be interested…

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NHL Trade: Coyotes Send Klesla, Brown and Pick To Capitals For Erat and Mitchell

The Coyotes have traded Rostislav Klesla, Chris Brown and a 4th round pick to the Washington Capitals for Martin Erat and John Mitchell. What do you think of the trade? Was there a winner? Click for stats

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Evening Rumors I: Sabres, Canucks, Leafs, Islanders, Flyers, Wild, Kings, Jets, Sharks, Avs and Ducks

Craig Custance: Sounding like the Sabres may prefer prospects to draft picks in a Christian Ehrhoff deal. Darren Dreger: A year ago the Maple Leafs offered Ben Scrivens and a draft pick for Roberto Luongo, with the Canucks retaining a $1…

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NHL Trade: Coyotes Trade David Rundblad To Blackhawks For Pick

Sarah McLellan: The Phoenix Coyotes trade defenseman David Rundblad to the Blackhawks for a 2014 2nd round pick. Rich Hairn: The Blackhawks will also get defenseman Mathieu Brisebois.

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NHL Trade: Canucks Trade Roberto Luongo To Panthers

Renaud Lavoie: The Canucks have traded Roberto Luongo to the Panthers. Louis Jean: Told that Jacob Markstrom is part of the deal. Others involved. James Duthie: Shawn Mathias could be the other player included. Darren Dreger: Deal is Luongo and…

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NHL Trade: The Islanders Trade Andrew MacDonald To Flyers For Picks

The New York Islanders have traded defenseman Andrew MacDonald to the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2015 2nd round pick and a 2014 3rd round pick. The 27-year old is pending UFA and carries a $550,000 salary cap hit. MacDonald was…

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Afternoon Rumors III: Kings, Sens, Panthers, Sabres, Ducks, Islanders, Coyotes and Rangers

Dennis Bernstein: Bernstein doesn't think the Kings will be trading for Andrew MacDonald. Darren Dreger: If the Senators look to trade Chris Phillips, been told they want a first round pick. Darren Dreger: The Panthers won't be trading Dmitri Kulikov.…

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