Mark Easson

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Possibly Blackhawks targets … Nothing Pens as of yesterday afternoon … Leafs that could be traded … Habs looking at future

Adam Jahns via twitter: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman should be one of the busiest GMs today. A source said that Bowman has talked with the Capitals and Lightning recently. The 'Hawks are looking for a defenseman, possibly Roman Hamrlik (WAS)…

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State of the Phoenix Coyotes: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Jordan Gluck of dylanswisdom.com, and can be found at @dylanswisdom When looking at the Coyotes at the start of the season, I and probably most of you think the same thing. Which players are going to be in…

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Flyers looking for a goalie? Wings would like a forward … Burke won’t fire Wilson … Leafs one team interested in Roy … Bruins looking for top 9, and Dman

The Fourth Period: A source is saying the Flyers are actively looking for a number 1 goalie. The source is saying they could package Sergei Bobrovsky and possibly James van Riemsdyk for the right goaltender. The Flyers could be looking…

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Rick Nash Trade Rumors

I'll continue to add Rick Nash trade rumors to this post, bumping old ones to a jump page when it gets to long. Here are links to 2 previous entries HC Rick Nash Trade Tracker Videos and Rumors, and Blue…

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Afternoon rumors involving: Grabovski, Senators, Hurricanes, Bruins, Oduya, Harding, Steen and Ducks

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Mikhail Grabovski's agent: "We understand their position and I believe that they understand our position, we are more than fair." ... "Mikhail wants to play for the Leafs for many years & win the Stanley Cup…

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Leafs and Panthers interested in Stastny … Burke quotes … Lightning called about Bishop … Would take more than Raymond for Ott

The Fouth Period: Several teams have inquired about Avalanche center Paul Stastny, with the Maple Leafs and Panthers showing the most interest.  Greg Sherman and Brian Burke have spoken frequently, and the Avalanche have scouted the Leafs several times this…

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Report that Plekanec will waive NTC, his agent denies … Nabokov getting interest … Lightning will have to wait for Schneider

Dave Stubbs of Hockey Inside/Out: Tomas Plekanec's agent let it be known earlier this month that Plekanec would be willing to waive his no trade clause. Frustrations from a losing season and a parade of different wingers may have lead…

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Blues trade Ben Bishop to Ottawa

The St. Louis Blues have traded goalie Ben Bishop to the Ottawa Senators for a 2013 2nd round pick. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Senators signed him to a 1 year, 1-way contract. Darren Pang via twitter: Blues GM Doug…

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Sens closing in on Bishop … Paulsson could end up in Boston … ‘Hawks looking at D … Turris to have hearing

Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Sources saying the Senators are closing in on a deal for Blues Ben Bishop. Andy Strickland via twitter: Both sides appear OK with the Senators speaking with Bishop before the trade, possibly a 1 year extension.…

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Morning rumors involving: Maple Leafs, Wild, Sabres, Islanders, Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Stars, Red Wings and Predators

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Maple Leafs, Penguins and Senators are checking out the goalie market.The Pens and Sens are looking for depth, and have shown interest in Josh Harding. The Wild are looking for a top pick…

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Morning rumors involving: Ott, Mason, Boyes, Avalanche, Blackhawks, Stars, Sabres, Selanne, and Bernier

Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Maple Leafs, Flyers and Canucks have heavy interest in Steve Ott. The Flyers are reluctant to move James van Riemsdyk. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Avalanche Milan Hejduk and Paul Stastny aren't going anywhere.…

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Leaf notes on Grabovski, goalies, Armstrong, Gustavsson … Ott a hot commodity … Isles-Nabokov still talking … ‘Canes trying to re-sign Allen

Eric Francis via twitter: Source told Francis this morning that the Maple Leafs could be sellers if they don't play well tonight. Eric Francis via twitter: The Leafs have been offered a 1st round pick for Mikhail Grabovski. Spector's Hockey…

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