Mark Easson

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Bradley has some words about Semin … Doughty – Kings haven’t talked in weeks … Nylander gets Flyers PTO … Yashin has KHL offer … Redden “unaffordable”

ESPN: Former Capital, and current Florida Panthers forward Matt Bradley had some words to say about Alexander Semin and lack of playoff success in Washington on an Ottawa radio station. "I don't mind saying Alexander Semin's name, because he's one…

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Rypien didn’t have alcohol/drug issues … Alfie skates … Nothing new on Yashin … Hiller hopes to be ready for camp … Jackets and Flames notes

Jason Botchford via twitter: Canucks GM Mike Gillis said that when he was with the Canucks, Rick Rypien's issues were never alcohol or drug related and that he was even reluctant to take anything prescribed. Rob Brodie of OttawaSenators.com: Daniel…

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R.I.P Rick Rypien … No decision on Sid … College deadline passes … Hunter to Ducks rumor

Vancouver Sun: Former Canuck and current Jet, Rick Rypien (27) was found dead in Alberta yesterday. The RCMP were called to a home around 12:30 pm yesterday, where RCMP determined it to be  a“non-suspicious sudden death.” Statement from the Cancucks:…

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Shero on Crosby … Flyers goalie and team captaincy situation … Hunter, Kostitsyn, Zyuzin and Frolov notes

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune: From Rossi's conversation with Penguins GM Ray Shero: -- On reoccurrence of concussion symptoms during Crosby’s offseason training: “I’ve been in touch with Sid’s doctors… (and) Sid this weekend. He’s progressed well this summer.…

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Nothing new on Marchand, Schenn contract talks … Some want out of Winnipeg … top 2012 free agents … Sens have 9 Dman for 7 spots

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: There hasn't been much movement on RFA Brad Marchand's contract talks with the Bruins. Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli and Marchand's agent wouldn't comment on the situation. Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press:…

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Lombardi to be at Leafs training camp … Kostitsyn not happy with Canadiens coach Martin … Shirokov may return one day … Stars sale progressing

Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke won't rush Matthew Lombardi back. "It’s too soon to tell," Burke told Sun Media. “As we always do with head injuries, we’ll err on the side of caution.” Lombardi…

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Drew Doughty update … Filatov gets a promise from Senators … Isles not interested in Komisark … The Gretzky trade that didn’t happen

Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider: There have been no new discussions between Drew Doughty and the LA Kings. The Kings have an offer on the table for Doughty, but this could drag on until late August/early September. Hammond points…

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Sabres should get Myers deal done early … Bogosian free agent notes … R&D Camp rule tweaks … Plan B for no Selanne

Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: Tyler Myers isn't going to get Shea Weber money ($7.5 million, 1 year deal), but he could get around $6 million a year. Gleason thinks it would be a good idea to get a…

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Pronger hopes to be ready for start of season … Murray talks Selanne rehab … Zherdev says he’ll return … Comrie has setback

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Chris Pronger held a conference call with reporters yesterday as he continues to rehab his back and right hand. "the goal is to be ready for Game 1 of the regular season. I'm starting…

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Could Doughty holdout? Turco having trouble finding a gig … Pittsburgh to host 2012 Draft? Isles may find new home in LI

Adam Gretz of CBS Sports: Drew Doughty and the LA Kings still don't have contract done, and nothing seems close. From Jim Alexander of the P-E: (Jack Ferreira is the Kings special assistant to he GM) And this is part…

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Sharks trade for Sheppard … Pronger likely to miss start of training camp … Savard unlikely to retire

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: The Sharks have sent a 2013 3rd round pick to the Wild for forward James Sheppard. Sheppard was a 1st round pick of the Wild in 2006, scoring 11 goals and 38…

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Maple Leafs notes on Schenn and Lombardi … Selanne to wait until September … Campoli getting interest from 6 teams

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox thinks that Luke Schenn will get a multi-year deal worth around $10 million. A deal similar to the one Erik Johnson got (2 years at $2.6 million) could be a perfect deal for…

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