Mark Easson

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Injury updates and starting goalies for Black Friday

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Phoenix Coyotes center Matthew Lombardi has been out since the 2nd game of the season with a concussion, still doesn't know when he'll able to return. Regarding physical activity Lombardi said, "I haven't been able…

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Canucks Rick Rypien granted leave of absence

Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Rick Rypien of the Vancouver Canucks has been granted a leave of absence by the NHL. Rypien has been a healthy scratch recently, after coming back from a 6 game suspension for attacking a…

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Isles could face a bigger problem … Moves in Oils future? Anderson, Foote leaves game … Leafs injury update

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Things are not well on the Island and they potentially could get worse, LeBrun ... "My biggest concern if I were an Islanders fan is what John Tavares and his powerful agent Pat Brisson (Crosby, Toews,…

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More on Brad Richards … Leino’s contract may have to wait … Savard passes Neuro test

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Everyone knows by now that Richards is a UFA at seasons end, the team is without owners, the Stars would to sign him, he wouldn't mind staying, and he might be traded at…

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Green back at practice … Miller and Connolly out tomorrow … Wild claim O’Sullivan … Canes looking for Vet?

Katie Carrera via twitter: Mike Green was back at practice today, left in the 3rd period last night. Michal Neuvirth and Tyler Sloan were not at practice. John Buccigross via twitter: Ryan Miller and Tim Connolly will be out the…

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Neuvirth, Green and Sloan injured for Caps … Sabres injury notes … Video of Stajan getting hammered by Staal, Legal or not?

Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Michal Neuvirth is day-to-day with a lower body injury after tweaking something yesterday morning. Semyon Varlamov was recalled but didn't get his skates until the second period, the Capitals were given permission to switch…

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Savard to take Neuro test tomorrow … B. Richards Audio … 3 players to waivers … Colin Campbell interview (video)

Joe Haggerty via twitter: Marc Savard will be traveling to Pittsburgh to take his neuro-psych test tomorrow to determine if he can get clearance for contact at practice. Globe and Mail Audio: Brad Richards is asked about rumors involving him…

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Pat Burns tribute video from Montreal plus audio from former players

Fan 590 Audio: "Barry Melrose joined Andrew Krystal in the Morning to share his memories of his old adversary Pat Burns." Fan 590 Audio: Dave Andreychuk "reflects on the life and times playing for legendary coach Pat Burns." Fan 590…

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Starting goalies for tonight and other roster movers

Joe Haggerty via twitter: Looks like Tuuka Rask will start for the Boston Bruins against Mike Smith and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Corey Masisak via twitter: Michal Neuvirth will start for the Washington Capitals, Braden Holtby will get a game…

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Iginla at ease … Wild wanted Yzerman last year … Burke scouted Hawks-Ducks … Ducks sticking with 8 Dmen

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Jarome Iginla's said his mind is at ease after he was told he won't be traded this year. Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leopold had hoped to convince Steve…

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Ailing Penguins … Gagne nursing new injury … Ducks-Flyers make small trade

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby left practice early yesterday with an injury, same went for Chris Kunitz. Evgeni Malkin didn't practice. "They are all dealing with some aches, pains and soreness," Penguins coach Dan Byslma said, but…

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Lots of Rumors in today NHL Rumor Roundup … Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove and NHL Sources Say videos

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers are reportedly interested in Dallas Stars centers Brad Richards and Mike Ribeiro if they become available. Ribeiro has a cap of $5 million for the next…

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