Mark Easson

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More players heading overseas … Ladd not going to KHL anymore … Bergenheim injured

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Claude Giroux and Daniel Briere are off to Berlin in the German League. Gary Lawless via twitter: Andrew Ladd is not going to Russia due to family reasons. Staying in Winnipeg. Chris Johnston via twitter: Michael…

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NHL cancels first 2 weeks of season, 82 games total

NHL via twitter: The NHL has cancelled regular season games through October 24th. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: 82 regular season games were cancelled. James Mirtle via twitter: 6.7% of the regular season was cancelled. Kevin Paul Dupont via twitter: Players…

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Fehr may have proposal, players want him to keep it … Players, owners may have a give in point … Some heat for the players

Kevin McGran via twitter: John Shannon suggested on Hockey Central (sportsnet) the Donald Fehr has a proposal ready but the players don't want him to take it to the NHL. Brian Lawton via twitter: Lawton has been told that the…

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Notes on players going overseas, and some who may be heading over soon

Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune:Vinny Lecavalier plans to stay in Tampa until the lockout is over, though that could change. "I want to play hockey, but we'll see how things go,'' he said. "With a family now, you definitely…

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NHL players who are playing overseas during the NHL lockout

Here is a list of players that have signed contracts to play overseas during the NHL lockout. We will continue to update as long as players keep signing. Player 2012-13 NHL Team Lockout Team League Artem Anisimov Columbus Lokomotiv Yaroslavl…

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NHL loses $100 million … Discussions of a mediator … NHL wanted to change HRR definitions

Chris Botta via twitter: Bill Daly estimates the NHL lost $100 million with the cancellation of the preseason. Ian Mendes via twitter: Daly said that until the NHLPA puts forth a meaningful offer, there won't be a new CBA. Darren…

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Player injury and overseas notes

Ryan Rishaug via twitter: Taylor Hall looks to be able to play in the AHL when he's healthy. Still some details to be figured out. Matias Strozyk via twitter: Jiri Hudler suffered an abdominal and groin injury and will be…

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NHL-NHLPA to talk HRR … NHL considering replacement players? NHL wants NHLPA proposal … KHL on ESPN3

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The NHL and NHLPA will meet today and will attempt to clarify the definition of Hockey Related Revenue. Several people who have been briefed on the subject, say that the league has looked to…

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Hall and Kesler injury updates … Chara, Franson, Vanek and Potter heading overseas … Burke and Gillis stay in touch

Gene Principe via twitter: Oilers Taylor Hall, "My shoulder isn't ready yet. I'm hoping to play in OKC but I won't rush my return in order to play in the AHL". Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks Ryan Kesler's…

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3 days of CBA meetings over … Lightning still have $20 million payroll

Ira Podell (AP) in the Toronto Star: The NHL and NHLPA met for the 3rd straight day yesterday, but they didn't discuss money. “We did not discuss core economic issues, as was the plan,” NHLPA special counsel Steve Fehr said…

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Flames looking for grit … Zetterberg as offer … Read to Sweden … Nash as bone bruise

Vicki Hall of the Calgary Herald: Flames GM Jay Feaster wanted to add some more grit and sandpaper this summer, but hasn't been able to so far. “As far as a trade goes, we had conversations,” Feaster said Sunday at…

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Krys Barch hits twitter … Fehr talks a little about meetings … Jamison’s revised lease agreement

Krys Barch via twitter: Krys Barch of the New Jersey Devils on twitter last night I sit here from Gand Bend, Ontario putting a pen to my heart and writing on paper what bleeds out. My name is Krys Barch.…

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