Mark Easson

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NHL Rumors II: Iginla, Kiprusoff, Briere, Caron, Stastny and Yandle

Bob McKenzie: The Flames preferred the deal with the Bruins, but needed Jarome Iginla's approval. He obviously, chose the Penguins. Eric Francis: Feaster told Iginla that an extension would be shorter and for less money if he stayed in Calgary.…

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NHL Rumors I: Bruins and Oilers talking Whitney and more?

David Staples: Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe tweeted: “Whitney to Bruins from EDM? Johnny Boychuk is an EDM homeboy. Andrew Ference another local…. Cost of a second-pairing defenseman? See Doug Murray (PIT). Pair of R2 picks….Whitney a PP force…

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NHL still wants to keep the Coyotes in Glendale, but looking at relocation

Darren Dreger: The NHL is still trying to keep the Coyotes in Glendale. A relocation decision could take place before the playoffs though. Quebec City, Seattle and Kansas City are the possible relocation sites. Quebec City may be the best…

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Jarome Iginla traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Calgary Flames have traded right winger Jarome Iginla to the Pittsburgh Penguins for left winger Kenneth Agostino, center/right winger Ben Hanowski and a 2013 1st round pick. Iginla was originally drafted by the Dallas Stars in 1995, 11th overall.…

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Delete …. Jarome Iginla traded to the Boston Bruins

Aaron Ward: (12:05 AM) "Iginla traded to Bruins." The Calgary Flames have traded Jarome Iginla to the Boston Bruins for a 2013 conditional 1st round draft pick, defenseman Matt Bartkowski and center Alexander Khokhlachev. Bob McKenzie: Unconfirmed: the first-round pick…

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Bruins and Flames getting close on Jarome Iginla trade?

From twitter unless noted otherwise 10:53 PM Joe Haggerty: "No announcement for tonight re: Jarome Iginla and the Bruins. Would imagine there's still some things in Calgary that need taking care of." 10:48 PM Renaud Lavoie: "Confirmation that their is…

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LeBrun’s Rumblings: Clowe, Jokinen, Visnovsky, Hemsky, Smid and Ribeiro

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Ryane Clowe has a full no-trade clause, so the Sharks will have to run any deal by him. Having a solid playoff performance somewhere could help Clowe as he'll be a UFA. The Canadiens are interested,…

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NHL Rumors III: Subban, Whitney, Hemsky, Khabibulin, Sullivan, Kessel and Iginla

From twitter unless noted otherwise Joe McDonald of ESPN: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli this morning on 98.5 The Sports Hub's, “I can tell you this: I’m not trading Malcolm Subban,” Chiarelli said. “He’s young. He’s a very good goalie prospect…

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Quick Hits: Jokinen, Daugavins, Merrill, Allen, Anderson, Vanek, Stafford, Letang and MacDonald

From twitter unless noted otherwise Pierre LeBrun: Hurricanes Jussi Jokinen cleared waivers. LeBrun thinks there is a chance that someone trades for Jokinen if the Hurricanes eat a bit of his contract. Pierre LeBrun: The Bruins claim Kaspers Daugavin's from the Senators.…

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NHL Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers, Sharks, Bruins, Coyotes, Devils and Islanders

John Shannon: Penguins GM Ray Shero said he may not be done trading: "Depth on the 4th line..or a winger for the 2nd line,you never know." Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers were linked to the Sharks Dan…

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NHL Rumors I: Kiprusoff, Sharks, Blues and Coyotes

Nick Kypreos: Sources are saying that Flames Miikka Kiprusoff has told team management that if his rights are traded, he won't report due to family reason. Greg Brady: Mike Keenan says there was a mutual understanding between the Flames and…

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Video: Where will Jarome Iginla end up?

Tim Sassone: Jarome Iginla on trade rumors: "it'll all work itself out in the next 5-6 days." Jimmy Murphy: An NHL source on the asking price for Iginla: "Calgary is going to screw this up for themselves bad if they…

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