Mark Easson

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Morning Rumors and Notes: Top 5 Goalie, Larsson, Omark, Curry, Kuznetsov and Olympics

Doug Mittler of ESPN: Top 5 goaltenders that could be traded: 1. Ryan Miller - the Wild, Capitals and Blues could be interested. 2. Martin Brodeur 3. Cam Ward 4. Tim Thomas 5. Evgeni Nabokov. Randy Miller of NJ.com: Devils…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Blues Jaroslav Halak

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the St. Louis Blues will trade Jaroslav Halak. The 28-year old is a pending UFA and carries a $3.75 million salary cap hit. Marty Turco and Neil Smith think Halak will remain with the Blues. Do…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Ducks Jonas Hiller

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Anaheim Ducks will trade Jonas Hiller. The 32-year old Hiller is a pending UFA who carries a $4.5 million salary cap hit and salary. Gord Stellick doesn't see Hiller going anywhere. Stellick thinks potential…

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Morning Rumors and Notes: Flyers, Predators, Red Wings, Flames, Panthers, Canada, Sweden and Russia

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: (mailbag) Panaccio would not include Samuel Morin in a Shea Weber trade. He would give up a couple first round picks and/or Scott Laugton and more for Weber. Panaccio thinks the Flyers may only make one…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Senators Milan Michalek

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Ottawa Senators should trade Milan Michalek if they feel they are out of the playoff race. The 29-year old is a pending UFA and carries a $4.3 million salary cap hit. If Michalek becomes…

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Morning Rumors: Predators, Blues, Blackhawks, Top 5 Defenseman and Barkov Injury

Flutuo Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Predators are only four points out of eighth spot. Pending UFA David Legwand has a no-movement clause and could be a good addition for the Blues or Blackhawks if the Predators look to…

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Morning Rumors: Predators, Oilers, Penguins, Canadiens, Coyotes, Sharks, Panthers, Blackhawks and the Olympics

The Fourth Period: The Predators have been shopping center pending UFA David Legwand and are looking for at least a first round pick for him. The Predators have been looking for young center and have shown interest in Oilers Sam Gagner.…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Blues Chris Stewart

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the St. Louis Blues will trade Chris Stewart. The 26-year old Stewart carries a $4.15 million salary cap hit that runs through next season. Doug MacLean thinks possible destinations are the Senators and Rangers. Marty…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Avalanche’s P.A. Parenteau

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Colorado Avalanche will trade P.A Parenteau. The 30-year old was a healthy scratch several times before the Olympic break. He carries a $4 million salary cap hit through 2015-16. Marty Turco thinks a possible…

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Morning Rumors: Top Centers, Ducks, Rangers, Bruins, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Leafs and Sabres

Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top five center trade targets: 1. David Legwand - The Blackhawks and Red Wings could inquire. 2. Steve Ott 3. Sam Gagner 4. Olli Jokinen 5. Nazem Kadri The Fourth Period: The Ducks are looking for…

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Morning Notes: 2018 Olympics, Burrows, Hedberg, Avalanche and Daly Talks Seattle

Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: The NHL will come to a decision on whether they will participate in the 2018 Olympics in South Korea within the next six months according to deputy commissioner Bill Daly. “I can tell…

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Olympic Hockey Notes: Selanne, Team Canada Scratches, Lehtonen Start, Datsyuk Ailing and Zetterberg Done

Stephen Whyno: Finland's coach on Teemu Selanne's injury:  "small upper body injury. Not serious." Greg Wyshynski: Finnish coach does expect him to play. Bob McKenzie: P.K. Subban and Matt Duchene will be in the lineup for Canada. Chris Johnston: Patrick Sharp…

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