Mark Easson

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Morning NHL rumors involving: Kings, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Senators, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Schneider and Stars

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Rumblings continue with the Kings possibly moving Jack Johnson if they can up their offense with a first-line forward. Jonathan Bernier's name is out there as well. Any deal for Nash would likely included both Johnson…

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Free Agent and injury notes involving: Ruutu, Bruins, Benn, Nugent-Hopkins, Potter and Zetterberg … Scouting the Flyers-Sabres

Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said a decision involving Tuomo Ruutu's contract extension is now expected to come early next week. The "parameters" of extension are set. "Now we have to see where it goes. We don't…

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Dominic Moore traded to the San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have traded for Dominic Moore and a 7th round . The Tampa Bay Lightning will recieve a 2012 2nd round pick, which was previously acquired from the Minnesota Wild. Corey Masisak via twitter: Dominic Moore has…

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The Philadelphia Flyers trade for Nicklas Grossman, draft picks head to Dallas

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded for Dallas Stars defenseman Nicklas Grossman. The Flyers send a 2012 2nd round pick, and a 2013 3rd round pick. Mark Stepneski of ESPN: The 2012 2nd round pick orginally belonged to LA Kings, and…

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Oilers and Ducks make a small trade

The Edmonton Oilers have traded for defenseman Bryan Rodney from the Anaheim Ducks for center Ryan O'Marra. Rodney carries a $525,000 salary cap hit and is a UFA at the end of the season. O'Marra was a 1st round pick…

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Afternoon trade rumors involving Kubina, Zidlicky, Carter, Kane, Miller, Knuble and the Kings

Damian Cristodero via twitter: Lightning defenseman Pavel Kubina has been asked to provide a list of teams he'd accept a trade too. Kubina has a limited no trade clause. GM Steve Yzerman wouldn't say if a trade is imminent, but…

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Injury notes on Green, Howard, Backstrom, Peverley … Stars lines and starting goalies

Tarik El-Bashir via twitter: Capitals GM George McPhee said that defenseman Mike Green will travel with the team and could play this weekend. Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that Jimmy Howard will start…

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State of the Montreal Canadiens: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Grant Webster With the off season re-signing of top defenseman Andrei Markov and the addition of right winger Erik Cole to add size and grit up front, Montreal was anticipating a better year than last.  Young players Max…

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Friedman talks Nash and deadline … What the Wings are looking for … Leafs should take run at Nash … Miller for Kane? Giggy injured

Fan 590 Audio: Elliotte Friedman on Prime Time Sports talking about Rick Nash rumors and the trade deadline. Fan 590 Audio: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk on Hockey Central @ Noon discussing the recent Stars struggles and the trade deadline. Ted…

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Confirmed: Leafs on Nash’s list … Oils getting calls on Gagner … Hawks looking for a goalie … Parenteau tables talks … Steen skates

Damien Cox via twitter: Confirms that Rick Nash put the Maple Leafs on his willing-to-accept-trade-to-list. Daren Millard via twitter: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said on HC@noon that he's spoken with Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson in the last 24 hours.…

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State of the Toronto Maple Leafs: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Brian Huddle of LeafsProspects and can be found on twitter at @BrianHuddle. Holding onto 8th place by one single point over Washington as I sit down and type words onto the screen, the Leafs look to a playoff…

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HC Rick Nash Trade Tracker Video … Plus other Rick Nash trade rumors

John Shannon on where Nash could land: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Canucks, and Kings. Lawton lists: Rangers, Kings, Red Wings and Flyers. Both say they need to get a young starting goalie back. Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Sure the…

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