Mark Easson

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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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April 3rd – Trade Deadline Day … Burke to have press conference today … Team physicals can start … Underagers attending camp

Sam Carchidi via twitter: The trade deadline day will be April 3rd. Michael Russo via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA are hoping to sign the Memo of Understanding today. Bill Daly: "The lockout won't be lifted & nothing happens unless or…

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Quick hits on: Luongo, Del Zotto, Red Wings and Rangers lines, camp invites, Whitney’s ankle and Armstrong extension coming

Bob Stauffer via twitter: Some media suggest the Oilers are interested in Luongo. Stauffer doesn't see it as it's Devan Dubnyk's time. Bob Stauffer via twitter: Would be surprised if the Rangers traded Michael Del Zotto. He's a good puck-moving…

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Flames to talk to Iginla … O’Reilly waiting in Russia … Might be the end for some … Hecht signs with Sabres

Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Flames captain Jarome Iginla is in the last year of his 5 year, $35 million deal, and GM Jay Feaster won't waste any time addressing the situation. “We determined internally the first day of…

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CBA won’t be signed for awhlie … Realignment and Olympics … Kovalchuk played his last KHL game

John Shannon via twitter: "No formal signing of CBA is being contemplated yet. Still hammering out a Memorandum of Understanding for both sides. Told that there is exchange of many drafts of CBA language which will be attached to MOU.…

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LA Kings Update: Kopitar and Mitchell’s knee injuries, Lombardi not interested in trading Bernier

Helene Elliott via twitter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi said the prognosis made on Anze Kopitar's knee in Sweden was basically right, 2-3 weeks recovery is expected. Helene Elliott via twitter: Lombardi said it's not easy to put a time-frame on…

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More behind the Burke firing … Leafs still after Luongo … Flyers involved in a 3 way trade with Leafs getting Luongo

Tim Wharnsby via twitter: Brian Burke was fired because he couldn't get along with the new members of the MLSE board. Tim Wharnsby of CBC: Burke and some new members of the board did not see eye-to-eye. Burke did not…

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Datsyuk, Malkin, Kovalchuk and Ovechkin offered $30 million each … Kovalchuk says he wants to stay in Russia … FA and injury notes

Dustin Leed via twitter: Pavel Datsyuk, Evgeni Malkin, Ilya Kovalchuk and Alex Ovechkin were guaranteed $30 million each by Russian President Vladimir Putin to remain in the KHL. Update: Original source came from David Satriano of the NY Post: The…

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