Mark Easson

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Afternoon Hits: Europe, Alfie, Rielly, Boyle, Ristolainen, Helm, Smith, Bournival, Timonen, Pietro, Burns and Clowe

Renaud Lavoie: The NHL and NHLPA will have another meeting this week regarding going to Europe. Bill Roose: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson will play in his 10th game this season and will collect a $2 million bonus. Jonas Siegel: Maple…

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Lines and Goalies: Isles, Avs, Pens, Leafs, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Rangers, Wings and Devils

New York Islanders: Islanders lines: Moulson-Tavares-Okposo; Bouchard-Nielsen-Bailey; Grabner-Regin-Clutterbuck-Nelson; Martin-Cizikas-McDonald-Boulton. Adrian Dater: Avalanche lines: Landeskog-​Stastny-Ta​nguay, O'Re​illy-Duche​ne-Downie​, McGinn-Mac​Kinnon-Par​enteau, Cli​che-Mitche​ll-Bordele​au. Shelly Anderson: Penguins lines: Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis Jokinen-Malkin-Kobasew Glass-Sutter-Conner Zolnierczyk-Vitale-Adams (Jeffrey). David Alter: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel Raymond-Bolland-Leivo McClement-Kadri-Lupul-(McLaren) Bodie-Smith-Orr Clarkson. JP TVA Sports: Canadiens lines: Bournival-Plekanec-Gionta Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher Moen-Desharnais-Bourque Blunden-White-…

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VIDEO: Ryan Garbutt Gets In-Person Hearing For Hit On Dustin Penner

Bob McKenzie: Stars Ryan Garbutt will have an in-person hearing for his hit on Ducks Dustin Penner. Dustin Penner: To whom it may concern.....black&white vertical stripes.Orange horizontal stripe) Might of been 2 min minor?? Comment on: How many games do you…

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VIDEO: Michael Grabner Gets Hearing For Hit On Nathan Gerbe

John Shannon: Islanders Michael Grabner will have a phone hearing for his hit on Hurricanes Nathan Gerbe on Saturday. Do you think he SHOULD be suspended? How many games do you think he WILL get?

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Morning Rumors: Elliott, Rangers, Oilers, Panthers and Predators Asst. GM

The Fourth Period: If the Blues received a good offer for Brian Elliott, they would seriously consider trading him. The Oilers inquired, but they couldn't make a deal. The Fourth Period: The Rangers are looking at the trade market and…

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Morning Hits: Biron, Staubitz, Leafs, Blackhawks, Canucks and Flames

Katie Strang: Martin Biron announced his retirement. Hinted that it was possible when they put him on waivers last week. Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Brad Staubitz on waivers. Paul Hendrick: The Maple Leafs send Trevor Smith, David Broll and…

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Injury Notes: Hall, Gagner, Cammalleri, Penner, Briere, Neal, Lacavalier and Hartnell

Joanne Ireland: Oilers Taylor Hall has flown back to Edmonton for further evaluation on his knee injury. Jonathan Willis: The Oilers haven't called anyone up yet as they are waiting to get a better handle on the timeline for the injury.…

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Morning Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Sabres and Devils

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks the two best options for the Oilers in net are Jonas Hiller and Michal Neuvirth. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Both the Flyers and Oilers may be looking for a change. The Oilers have the…

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Morning Hits: Devils, Ryan, Maatta, Drouin and Hamrlik

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Lou Lamoriello on the Devils, "You’ve always heard me say that when you have success, you have your best players consistently playing the best, and that’s what we need to have on a consistent basis," Lamoriello…

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Injury Notes: Bergenheim, Visnovsky, Kronwall and Hall

Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Sean Bergenheim has only played two games in the last 18 months. He was suppose to consult with doctors in Nashville last Monday, but he went to Toronto instead for treatment. He should be back…

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VIDEO: Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove and Don Cherry’s Coach’s Corner

Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove: The NHL won't be going to Europe next season, most likely the following year. The Oilers may have looked at the goalie market, for what they may have to give up for some guys with…

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VIDEO: Coyotes Goalie Mike Smith Scores A Goal

Phoenix Coyotes goaltender, Mike Smith, scored an empty net goal against the Detroit Red Wings just before time expired. NHL Humor: Smith now has more goals than 334 players.

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