Mark Easson

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Brian Campbell 2 weeks away? Lebda in, Gunnarsson out … Nieuwendyk in tough spot … Matt Green 7-10 days away?

Colaiacovo with Johnson, Pietrangelo w/ Jackman, Brewer w/ Polak">Andy Stickland via twitter: Was told that Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell is about 2 weeks away from returning to the line up. James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Despite being…

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Rumor round-up from LeBrun and Garrioch … HNIC Hotstove video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ray Emery hasn't retired from the NHL, and is hoping to get back in the new year. “He’s working really hard. He wants to get back and he’s committed,” said agent J.P. Barry. Marc…

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Thornton’s new deal … Ballard to miss 3 games? Commodore has ‘chip fracture’ in hand … Bourque returning soon?

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: The San Jose Sharks have locked up Joe Thornton for 3 more years for $21 million. It's a $200,000 pay cut. Being only a 3 year deal, and not a longer term…

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Phoenix Coyotes one step closer to being sold to Matthew Hulsizer

Arizona Republic: Chicago businessman, Matthew Hulsizer has reached an agreement in principle with the City of Glendale on a lease for the Jobing.com arena. The next step will be for Hulsizer to purchase the club from the NHL. Hulsizer is…

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Rangers lose Gaborik and Drury … Ballard leaves Canucks game … Souray makes AHL debut … Someone wearing #66

Jesse Spector NY Daily News: The New York Rangers lost Marian Gaborik last night for 2-3 weeks with a separated shoulder after taking a hit from Colby Armstrong. Chris Drury was also injured last night in his first game back…

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Foligno fined max … Green out with upper-body injury … Souray suits up for Bears tonight … Franzen has concussion?

Chris Botta via twitter: Nick Foligno was fined the max amount, $2,500 for his blind-side hit on Patrick Dwyer. Colin Campbell added that this was Foligno's first offense. Katie Carrera via twitter: Mike Green will not play in the next…

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Stumbling block for Coyotes sale … Leclaire injured … Fraser out 4-6 weeks … Lydman game time decision

David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: Chicago businessman Matthew Hulsizer has an agreement in principle with the City of Glendale which could give him $100 million from parking, taxes and property levies to help cover losses, on a multi-year…

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Z. Michalek out 2-4 weeks … Lydman cleared to play … Berglund on the block? Avs-Devs talks done?

Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will be out 2-4 weeks. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Toni Lydman has been cleared, but not sure when he'll play his first game for the Anaheim Ducks. Andy Strickland of True Hockey:…

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Rolston to LTIR … Varlamov to return this weekend … Orpik, Bogosian day-to-day

Tom Gulitti of the Bergeron Record: The New Jersey Devils caught some salary relief at the expense of Brian Rolston. Rolston will be out 4-6 weeks with a sports hernia that will require surgery, he's been placed on LTIR. His…

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Savard to undergo physical exertion test soon … Staal and Tavares skate … Rafalski out 3-4 weeks

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE.com: Marc Savard will undergo a physical exertion test in the next few days. He's been doing low-intensity workouts, and has been making slow, steady progress. If/when he passes the test, it would be at least 4-6…

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Leafs have added cap space after Jeff Finger is placed on waivers

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: The Toronto Maple Leafs cap number after Jeff Finger was waived now sits at $4,079,500, but can change due to injuries, recalls etc. Cox thinks this now means that the Leafs will look to…

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Warrant for Graham James … Sutton out 6-8 weeks … Sharks juggle lines … League may have to plug Devil loophole

CP in the Globe and Mail: A Canada wide warrant will issued today for Graham James, a convicted sex offender. Winnipeg police are expected to lay new charges against James. Theo Fleury, and other have come forward wishing to press…

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