Mark Easson

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Radulov and A. Kostitsyn Suspended by Predators … Kovalchuk out for Game 2 … Devils and Flyers lines

Predators on NHL.com: The Predators have suspended Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for Game 3 for violating team rules. “The Nashville Predators have a few simple rules centered around doing the right things,” Poile said. “We have always operated with…

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Pietrangelo hopeful for Thursday, Halak out series … Could Ovie get traded? Canes looking to spend … Be “reasonable” Karlsson … Cheaper better for Leafs

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock is hopeful that defenseman Alex Pietrangelo can return on Thursday, but right now he's listed as day-to-day. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Hitchcock also said that Jaroslav Halak won't return for the balance…

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Pens should keep their “Big Three” … Dubinsky, Boyle updated … Seguin has detached tendon … Bruins offseason decisions

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Rossi thinks the Penguins cannot abandon their "Big Three" formula of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal because there aren't many prospects worthy of playing with them or replacing one of them…

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Sunday notes on Pietrangelo, Staal, Oilers, Lightning, Senators, Cleary, Coyotes, Leafs and Canucks

Dan O'Neill of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo left in the 2nd period after being hit face first into the boards by Dwight King. He'll be evaluated over tonight and an update should be given today. Rich…

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Boyle and Dubinsky questionable … Chiarelli talks Bruins, Thomas … Could Stars look at Boyes? Oilers blueline

Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Rangers forward Brian Boyle took part in a full-contract skate yesterday and is questionable for today. It was his first day back on the ice after suffering a concussion in Game 5. Brandon Dubinsky…

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Grossman not cleared yet … 2 or 3 weeks for Habs GM? Alfie to take some time … Could Bruins trade Thomas? Seguin needs surgery

Dan Rosen via twitter: Flyers Nicklas Grossman said he hasn't been cleared yet. Hopes to play on Sunday. Stu Hackel of Hockey Inisde/Out: Renaud Lavoie wrote that it's possible that the Canadiens could have a new GM in place in…

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More on Luongo Rumors … Grossman could be ready for round 2 … Gill could return … Tarasenko decision soon

Gord McIntyre of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Mike Gillis said on Team 1040 that he hasn't been given a list of teams that Roberto Luongo is willing to waive his no trade clause. “We’ve met, but we’ve decided we’ll…

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Canucks need to lock up Schneider before dealing Luongo … More on Luongo … Theodore starts … Norris finalists

Darren Dreger via twitte: Canucks Cory Schneider is 1 year away from being an unrestricted free agent and could easily demand 4 years and $4 million per season. Andy Strickland via twitter: The Canucks need to lock up Schneider before…

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Random NHL Facts

#RandomNHLfact posted by @NHLHistoryGirl today. Jen is an excellent twitter follow for NHL random facts and history tidbits. December 15, 2010, Nicklas Lidstrom recorded his 1st career hat trick, at 40 years of age, making him oldest player to do…

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Luongo to submit list … Thomas could hit market as well … Stars may look at Nash … Could Hawks gauge interest in Keith or Sharp?

James Duthie via twitter: Sources are saying that Roberto Luongo will submit a short list of teams the he would waive his no-trade clause to go to next week. The Maple Leafs will be on it. Nick Kypreos via twitter:…

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Afternoon notes on Luongo, Schneider, Hodgson, Filppula, Kane, Jagr, Petrov, Vezina finalists, Konopka and Boyle

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Despite having 10 years left on his deal, it doesn't mean the Canucks won't be able to trade Roberto Luongo. Jeff Carter had 11 years and was dealt. The biggest factors holding a deal back may…

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Could Canucks move Kesler? Sharks injuries … Did Hodgson want out? Blackhawks notes … Luongo issues for Leafs … Pens blueline

Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: MacIntyre wonders if the Canucks would consider trading Ryan Kesler. Kesler antics bother some, he didn't have a great season, and his no-trade clause starts before next season. The Canucks may look at improving…

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