Mark Easson

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Injury notes involving: Gaborik, Cervenka, Antropov, Babchuk, Iginla, Booth, Hamhuis and Hamonic

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Marian Gaborik practiced with the Rangers yesterday and expects to be ready for the start of the season. For almost all of his career he's played right wing, but he lined up on the…

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Lamoriello fine with Kovalchuk … Lightning won’t add to roster … On waivers yesterday … Hockey is Back Video

Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said that Ilya Kovalchuk explained why he wanted to stay and play in the KHL all-star, and he understands why he wanted too. Dan Rosen via twitter: Lamoriello added: "I'm very comfortable with the…

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Hurricanes acquire Westgarth from Kings for Stewart and picks

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded for forward Kevin Westgarth. The Kings will receive forward Anthony Stewart, a 2013 4th round pick and a 2014 6th round pick. “We were looking for a character, team guy who can play a gritty…

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Habs send Gomez home, buyout in summer … P.K. and Canadiens not close … Caps lines … Nonis on Leafs goaltending

David Pagnotta via twitter: The Canadiens will be releasing Scott Gomez. He'll be sent home for the season. The Canadiens will be buying his contract out this summer. Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Gomez will get a pro-rated $5.5 million this year and will…

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Medvedev coming to N.A. to talk Kovalchuk buyout … Teams could look at Hemsky … Reasons for Flyers to go after Luongo

Igor Eronko via twitter: KHL president Alex Medvedev said he'll be heading to North America in February to talk to the Devils about a contract buyout for Ilya Kovalchuk to bring him back to Russia. The Fourth Period: With the…

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Draft date set … Keeping salary in trades … Fines increased … Random drug testing

Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The NHL draft will be June 30th, and will have all 7 rounds. Bob McKenzie via twitter: "*MOU (Memo of Understanding). Legally binding document that will suffice until full CBA is legally drawn up." James Mirtle…

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Free Agent notes involving: Del Zotto, Ranger, Franson, Fehr, Palmieri and Foster

Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Rangers and Michael Del Zotto have tentatively agreed on a contract. He is expected to be in camp today. Larry Brooks via twitter: Brooks was told that Del Zotto's deal is for 2 years and around…

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Injury notes involving: Green, Bailey, Montador, Henrique, Kopitar, Scandella, Brodin, Laich, Briere and Ohlund

Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals defenseman Mike Green had Lasik eye surgery two days ago. Green said: "I had a blurry puck." Arthur Staple via twitter: Islanders forward Josh Bailey is out 2 to 4 weeks after having his knee…

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Video of Brian Burke’s Press Conference

Opening Statement from Brian Burke: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7: Part 8: Part 9:

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Trades coming soon? Coyotes talking trade … Krejci aware of rumors … Luongo fine with waiting … Sens should target Kane

Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie thinks that some GM's are sitting on trades and signings that are done or close to being done. As soon as they are allowed to make moves, there will be some activity. Darren Dreger via…

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Free agent notes on Subban, Del Zotto, Perry, Pandolfo and Barker

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Yesterday was a key decision day on which direction the Canadiens will take on the P.K. Subban negotiations. A big commitment needs to be made to get him into camp on Sunday. Dave Stubbs via twitter:…

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Redden asked to sit out the year … Cole will review his situation after this year … Ilya to return Tues. … Backstrom skating

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Wade Redden will sit out the year at the Rangers request and will be bought out after the season. The Rangers didn't want him playing in case of an injury. Larry Brooks via…

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