Mark Easson

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Mueller out with concussion … Goalie injuries in Philly and Minny … Don’t count on Souray being put on waivers today

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have lost Peter Mueller with his 2nd concussion in the last 6 months, and 3rd serious concussion in his career. He's out indefinitely. Jim Matheson via twitter: Sheldon Souray can be…

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A Metallica – Hockey Connection

I was listening to radio the other day when a Metallica song came on. Now I never associate Metallica and hockey together, expect for one song, 'Hero of the Day'. The connection? Arguably the greatest youtube tribute video, Wendel Clark…

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Devils can’t find a trade partner … Boynton suspended … Schenn to crack Kings? C. Wilson a top 6 in Nashville

Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The New Jersey Devils continue to look for trading partners, but haven't been able to find any takes just yet. It's looking like they are going to have to bury money in the minors. Tim Sassone…

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Potential Stars owner backs out … Injury updates on Crosby, Franzen and Stajan … Teams losing money … and more

Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: Sources told Pierre LeBrun yesterday that Calgary Oil man Bill Gallacher has pulled out of buying the Dallas Stars. In the past few months, it was rumored that he was close to a deal with…

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Marc Savard not out for season … Could return soon?

Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: (from yesterday) A Boston Bruins team source said that Marc Savard COULD miss the entire season with post-concussion syndrome. "It's not a good situation," the source said. "It's complex. Not sure how this will play…

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A matter of time for Souray deal … Contract talks progressing for Chara-Bergeron … Stajan and Rypien injured

Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: Duhatschek thinks it's just a matter of time before Sheldon Souray is traded by the Edmonton Oilers, with the Columbus Blue Jackets making perfect sense as a trade partner. The Jackets need a…

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Tuesday NHL Rumors and signings from Twitter

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Tom Poti has signed a contract extension with the Washington Capitals, 2 year and $5.75 million ($2.875 million cap hit). He'll get $3 million next year and $2.75 million in 2012-13. Corey Masisak via twitter: Poti…

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Drury out 4 weeks … A worthwhile risk for Jackets? Ilya to the right side … Lupul get clearance to skate

Jesse Spector of the NY Daily News: Chris Drury broke his left index finger blocking a shot yesterday and will be out 4 weeks. After starting camp centering Marian Gaborik and Alex Frolov, Derek Stepan skated between Evgeny Grachev and…

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A Sheldon Souray – Mike Commodore trade in the works?

Mike Commodore via twitter: "Trade rumors are flying around today" (today is really Sunday). Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Dispatch has learned that Edmonton Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray is on the Columbus Blue Jackets radar. The team wants…

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Kuba out 5-6 weeks … Little-Peverley switching positions … Weber-Suter split up? Hodgson back Wednesday?

Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Filip Kuba will miss 5-6 weeks after breaking his leg on the first day of training camp. His leg won't require surgery. Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Through 2 days of training camp,…

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Sunday morning rumors

Dan Bickley of the Arizona Republic: Matt Hulsizer put $25 million in escrow on Friday to show that he has the capital to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes. There is plenty of negotiations that have to take place with the NHL…

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Saturday morning NHL rumors and notes

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: To start training camp, the Sharks have split up Joe Thornton and Dany Heatley. Thornton is centering Ryan Clowe and Devin Setoguchi, while Joe Pavelski is centering Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau.…

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