Mark Easson

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Sorry for the down-time today

I  apologize for all the down time today ... Things out of our control. Lost 2 posts from this morning, but they can be found on our facebook page if you want to catch up. Once again, sorry for the…

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Massive Rumor update

Mark Spector via twitter: The Oilers really like Griffin Reinhart. Word now is they may trade down, don't want the pressure of being the #1 pick. Originally heard Reinhart was their 2nd choice, could he become their first choice? Tim…

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Nash’s agent to meet Howson today … Same teams in on Nash and Ryan … Sabres need size … Martin wants to stay

Darren Dreger via twitter: Rick Nash's agent, Joe Resnick will meet with Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson this afternoon. You have to think that he'll be encouraging a trade. Darren Dreger via twitter: The same teams are in on both…

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50-50 Murray goes #1, CBJ could trade #2 if he does … 5 teams for Luongo … Informal talks for Parise-Devils at draft … Stars want in on top players available

Julie Stewart-Binks via twitter: Talked with some scouts this morning and they think there is a 50% chance that the Ryan Murray gets drafted 1st overall. Mark Spector via twitter: 9 out of 10 scouts say Nail Yakupov should be…

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Wild continue trade talk and with their free agents … Parise keeping quiet … Bowman says ‘Hawks only getting minor tweaks

Darren Dreger via twitter: "Final player interviews, meetings with the agents for unsigned players (Pavelec) or trade targets (Nash) expected to take place today." Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: As of last night, Wild GM Fletcher had nothing big on…

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JVR willing to go to Blue Jackets? Leafs can only improve through trade … Jagr may interest Wings … Pavelec’s KHL offer

Aaron Portzline via twitter: "Have it on good authority Flyers James van Riemsdyk would be more than willing to come to #CBJ if such a trade came to pass." Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: The only way to improve…

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Prust may be headed to free agency … Flyers better served to go for Ryan than Nash? Teams looking to make deals now

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brandon Prust would like to re-sign with the Rangers, and they would like to re-sign him, but there is a gap that may see him test the free agent market. The sides are still…

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McKenzie’s take on Staal … Parenteau to free agency … Doughty in trouble … Burke on draft and goalies … Sabres dangling picks … Rutherford video

Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie's take on the Jordan Staal situation: "PIT doesn't want to trade him, wants to sign him and may make him a long-term (7 to 10 yrs maybe?) offer." ... "At that point, it would be…

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Blues looking at Dmen … Suter and Preds communicating, but will test market … Nash trade could wait for Parise … Panthers and Luongo

Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues still need to address their defense, and will do so through trade or free agency. They are looking for someone to play with Alex Pietrangelo. They may not be able to afford Matt…

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Friedman’s thoughts … Bruins trade unlikely this weekend … Miller to Philly tweet is silly … Ducks-Sabres did talk Miller

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Matt Niskanen declined his qualifying offer. The Hurricanes would like Jordan Staal, but there is no guarantee that Pittsburgh is dealing him yet. They may make a play on Rick Nash. The Blue Jackets may be…

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Twitter NHL rumors and notes: Maple Leafs draft, Bouwmeester, Nash, Sharks, Blackhawks, Garrison, Devils, Souray and Blues

Chris Johnston via twitter: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke said he's willing to trade up or down a couple picks. Dan Rosen via twitter: Burke added the thinks they may have to address their needs through trade, and all looks…

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Roberto Luongo is the top goalie on the trade market and “There are lots of teams interested”

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Teams looking for a goalie upgrade are getting smaller by the day, likely only the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets, unless Ondrej Pavelec leaves the Jets for the KHL. The Blue Jackets likely aren't…

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