Mark Easson

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Bruins could be fit for Phillips … Kings re-sign Johnson, Doughty update … Injury notes on Semin, Backstrom, DiPietro and more

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Senators decide to trade Chris Phillips, the Bruins could be a good landing spot for him. Rich Hammond of LAKingsInsider: The LA Kings have locked up defenseman Jack Johnson to a 7…

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Pronger skating … Backstrom groin problem? Stuart’s jaw broken, Kostopoulos to be suspended (video)? Horcoff 2 weeks away?

Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Chris Pronger skated yesterday by himself for the 2nd time since fracturing his foot. He could be back in the Flyers lineup around the All-Star game later this month. Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Niklas Backstrom's…

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Nieuwendyk has permission, but hasn’t spoken to Richards … More on Langenbrunner and Gorges … Arnott next? Starting goalies and waiver clears

Dan Rosen via twitter: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said he has permission to talk to Brad Richards about a contract extension. Steve Zipay via twitter: According to Brad Richards agent, they haven't spoken to the Stars about a new contract.…

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Brodeur won’t be traded … More on Langenbrunner … Kane out for Thrashers

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: LeBrun asked Lou if he'd trade Martin Brodeur, who emphatically said "No". Rich Chere via twitter: The Langebrunner trade was made yesterday morning, but had to wait for appropriate approvals due to the sale of the…

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Jamie Langenbrunner traded by Devils to Dallas Stars

10:42 AM: Elliotte Friedman via twitter: If the Stars win 1st round matchup or re-sign Langenbrunner before July 1st, Devils will get a 2nd round pick. Tom Gulitti via twitter: If the Stars re-sign Langenbrunner after July 1st, "Devils get…

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Blackhawks-Maple Leafs trade fell through … Jackets aren’t close to deal … 9 teams scouted Leafs-Blues game

John Talarico of Chicago Now: According to someone in the Chicago Blackhawks organization, the 'Hawks and Toronto Maple Leafs were working on a deal that would have seen Jack Skille end up on the Leafs, but it fell through last…

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Crosby has mild concussion … Gorges done for season … Injured Stars … Timonen ailing

Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Sidney Crosby will be out the Penguins lineup for at least a week with a mild concussion. Crosby was 'stunned' from a David Steckel accidental hit during the Winter Classic, and was also…

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No truth to Savard-Regehr twitter rumor … Cortisone shot for Ovie … Eberle has appendectomy … Starting goalies … Commodore on waivers.

Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Source told Murphy no truth to the Marc Savard for Robyn Regehr twitter trade rumor. Brian McNally via twitter: Alex Ovechkin had a cortisone shot after Tuesday's game, Capitals not saying where. Matt Hendricks also had…

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Steven Stamkos falls on Penalty Shot

I can't imagine how embarrassed Steven Stamkos was after falling down on a penalty shot last night against the Penguins.

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Langenbrunner on the move soon? New lines in LA … Beauchemin-Setoguchi rumor a fabrication … Tarasenko N.A. bound next year … Clouston day-to-day

Mark Everson of the NY Post: Lou Lamoriello may be getting closer to asking Jamie Langenbrunner if he'd waive his no-trade clause. It may be soon rather than later, with Langenbrunner the Devil most teams are targeting. The LA Kings…

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Injury notes for Leclaire, Oshie, Eager, Brown, Mitchell and Smith

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Pascal Leclaire practiced yesterday, limiting to 25 minutes of lower-body work, could be the backup on Friday. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Blues forward T.J. Oshie is taking part in practice but not "battle…

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3 groups of Flames that could be traded… Getzlaf out 4-6 weeks … Karlsson only safe Senator … Commodore asks for trade … plus more

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Sportak lists 3 groups of Calgary Flames that could be traded 1. The UFA's: Curtis Glencross, Brendan Morrison, Anton Babchuk, Steve Staios, Adam Pardy and Alex Tanguay. 2. Not playing up to Snuff: Niklas…

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