Mark Easson

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Wisniewski takes puck in face … Some guy named Kaberle, Leafs goalie issues … What the Blues could do … Kings in lead for Hemsky

Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens defenseman James Wisniewski took a Taylor Hall shot just beneath his eye last night. He left a pool of blood on the ice and was taken to hospital. It's unclear at the moment…

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Ducks acquire Jarkko Ruutu from the Senators for a pick

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired Jarkko Ruutu from the Ottawa Senators for a 2011 6th round pick. Ruutu will give the Ducks 3rd or 4th line some nice sandpaper for their playoff drive. It doesn't seem like much of a…

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Kaberle to Bruins close, B’s looking at secondary deal … Rangers interested in Kuba … ‘Hawks close on minor deal … Habs interested in Klesla and Huselius

Darren Dreger of TSN: "It's unlikely the deal gets done today, but sources say it's close and say the deal doesn't hinge on Kaberle signing an extension with the Bruins." The Bruins are working on another deal to create some…

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Brassard to IR … Leino puts contract talks on hold for Versteeg … Bieksa out with broken foot … Klesla close

Columbus Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets have placed Derick Brassard on IR, and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. Tom Reed via twitter: The first MRI didn't reveal a break, will have a second one this afternoon. Andy Strickland of…

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Habs looking for top 6 and a Dman … Senators that are/might be available … White may be dealt soon … Flyers shopping Zherdev

David Pagnotta via twitter: The Canadiens are still looking for a top 6 forward, and adding Paul Mara doesn't prevent them from adding another defenseman. Mara was a depth move with a cap hit of $210,000 for them. Still looking…

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Ducks trade Paul Mara to the Canadiens

Dave Stubbs of Habs Inside/Out: The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Paul Mara from the Anaheim Ducks for a 2012 5th round pick. The pick the Ducks received previously belonged to them, they sent it to Montreal in the Maxim…

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Audio from Kaberle, Burke, Byfuglien and Cherry calling Lemieux a phony and hypocrite

Tomas Kaberle Audio from AM 640: “We don’t want to distract the team or anything like that,” said Kaberle. “If I’m no needed on this team then we can talk about it. Obviously we’ve still got 12 days to go…

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Kings – Oilers talking Hemsky … White could be traded by ‘Canes soon … Pens playing waiting game … Phillips wants to stay in Ottawa

Dennis Bernstein via twitter: No definitive offer from LA Kings for Ales Hemsky, but talk is increasing. Possibly a Simmonds and Teubert package or Simmonds and top defenseman prospect/1st round pick. Bob McKenzie and Chip Alexander via twitter: Ian White…

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Bogosian not happy in Atlanta … Bruins looking at 9 Dmen … Kovalev days in OTT could be numbered … Arnott undecided about waiving no trade

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Though he hasn't officially asked for a trade, it's been noted that Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian isn't happy in Atlanta and may like a change of scenery by next year. James Mirtle of the Globe and…

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Bruins acquire Chris Kelly from the Senators

The Boston Bruins have acquired Chris Kelly from the Ottawa Senators for a 2011 2nd round pick. Kelly carries a $2.125 million cap hit, and is under contract until the end of next season. He has a $2 million salary…

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Leafs-Bruins just discussing … Asking price for Weiss is big … Canucks lose another defenseman … Duchene day-to-day

Darren Dreger via twitter: Sources are saying not to expect anything between the Maple Leafs and Bruins regarding Tomas Kaberle tonight. Another source is saying they are just having discussions at this point. Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Burke said that…

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Kaberle gives Leafs permission to talk to only the Bruins

Sportsnet.ca: Tomas Kaberle has given the Toronto Maple Leafs permission to talk only to the Boston Bruins about a possible trade. While this may be good news to some Leafs fans, it may not be as good for Brian Burke.…

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