Mark Easson

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More rumors involving: Flyers, Sharks, Leafs, Blackhawks, Capitals, Blues, Sens, Pens, Oilers, and Canadiens

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Flyers are getting calls on James van Riemsdyk. The Sharks are believed to have made an offer, but the Flyers aren't willing to move him so far. The Sharks may have thrown Antti Niemi's name…

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Leafs have firm offers … Not much cooking for Wings … Custance list of trades he’d like to see

Darren Dreger via twitter: Maple Leafs have a couple firm offers on a number of players. They are getting interest in their 2nd line but nothing is imminent. Ansar Khan of MLive: The Wings are looking to add a decent-sized…

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Twitter quick hits involving: Sharks, Predators, Nash, Nabokov, Leafs, Canucks, Gaustad

Bruce Garrioch via twitter: One league executive thinks there could be 20-25 trades. Sharks are still in on Nash. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: One veteran executive predicts a couple "goofy" trades. A strange year, many teams still in it. Bruce…

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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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