Mark Easson

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Injury notes on Alfredsson, Garrison and Kovalchuk … The Red Wings and Sharks may have a busy offseason

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There is a chance the Senators Daniel Alfredsson will return from his concussion for Game 6 tonight. He's missed the last 3 games. Harvey Fialkov via twitter: It's looking like Panthers defenseman Jason Garrison…

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Bergeron, Corvo hurting … Alfie skates … Possible landing spots for Luongo … Video of Neil hit on Boyle, may not be reviewed

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron missed some time during their last game after suffering an injury, but will play today. “I’m not quite sure whether it was that hit,’’ said coach Claude Julien, referring to…

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Raffi Torres suspended for 25 games

Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres was suspended for 25 games for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa. Tracey Myers via twitter: Coyotes GM Maloney: "Raffi plays a hard, physical game yet this contact crossed the line on what…

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Morning notes on: Torres, Lidstrom, Alfredsson, Luongo, Red Wings, Roy, Emery, Clifford, Parse and Blues sale

Darren Dreger via twitter: Coyotes Raffi Torres suspension is likely to be announced late morning or early afternoon. Helene St. James via twitter: Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom reiterated last night that a decision on his future won't be made…

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Afternoon notes on: Torres, Grossman, Martin, Neuvirth, Halak, Bryzgalov, Garrison, Silfverberg … Bruins and Rangers lines

Adam Jahns via twitter: Raffi Torres hearing was at 12 CST in New York. Randy Miller via twitter: Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossman's upper-body injury is believed to be a concussion. Sam Carchidi via twitter: Sounding like he's out at least…

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Luongo a tough move … JVR ready … Halak still in boot … Could it be Lidstrom’s final game … Roy knows Habs will call

Craig Custance of ESPN: One GM laughed when asked if Roberto Luongo's contract is movable, and another responded: "No," he answered. "Unless the trading team was allowed to subsidize the deal." Options for the Canucks this summer: 1. Pray for…

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Afternoon notes: Luongo, van Reimsdyk, Alfredsson, Hanzal, Fleischmann, Panthers, Sharks, Clemmensen and re-entry waivers

Capgeek via twitter: Canucks Roberto Luongo has a full no-trade clause but it has some stipulations. After his last 2013-14 game, he can supply a 5-team trade list that is valid through July 15th, 2014. Tim Panaccio via twitter: Flyers…

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Grossman DTD … Saad could be in … Schneider’s team now, may look to trade Luongo … Kiper likely staying … Allaire tired of blame

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He was hit twice in the 1st period but played through to the middle of the 2nd. The injury more likely occurred on the 2nd hit…

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Afternoon notes: Torres, Martin, Alfredsson, Vokoun, McDonald, Chaput … Markham arena … Pens, Sens and Caps lines

Josh Rimer via twitter: Coyotes Raffi Torres will have an in-person hearing on Friday. Suspended indefinitely. Pens Inside Scoop via twitter: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that Paul Martin is out for Game 4. Dan Rosen via twitter: Penguins lines:…

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Shanahan suspension videos for Arron Asham, James Neal and Nicklas Backstrom

Penguins Arron Asham was suspended for 4 games for his cross-check on Flyers Brayden Schenn. Penguins James Neal was suspended for 1 game for charging Flyers Claude Giroux. Capitals Nicklas Backstrom was suspended for 1 game for cross-checking Bruins Rich…

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End of the line for Luongo? Staal deflects trade rumor … Fleury fine … Halak out … Video of Torres hit on Hossa

Jason Bothchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks haven't announced who will be their starting goalie for Game 4. If Cory Schneider gets the start over Roberto Luongo, it "would be tangible evidence suggesting we may have seen the end of the Luongo…

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Afternoon notes on Alfredsson, Hanzal, Smith, Wolski, Gill, Backstrom, Asham, Moore, Leighton and Shaw’s 3 game suspension video

Ian Mendes via twitter: Senators Daniel Alfredsson had a setback yesterday afternoon. He'll be evaluated tomorrow. Chris Kuc via twitter: Coyotes Martin Hanzal and Mike Smith will be game time decisions. Lauri Korpikoski will be out. Terry Koshan via twitter:…

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