Mark Easson

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Brodeur out 2 weeks … Savard Skating with team … Selanne and Miller out with sore groins

Toronto Sun: Martin Brodeur may be out the New Jersey Devils lineup for 2 weeks. After re-aggravating his bruised elbow on Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, doctors have told him to rest if for 10 days. An MRI was done…

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Beauchemin trade bait? Fits for coach Bob Hartley … Quincey cleared but sits … Ryan to center?

Globe and Mail: Brian Burke's daughter writes a letter to the Globe in response to Bruce Dowbiggin's column early in the week. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey has been cleared to play after missing weeks…

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Pat Burns passes away after a long battle with cancer

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Burns. TSN: Pat Burns passed at the age of 58 in Sherbrooke, Quebec today. Burns had been battling colon and liver cancer in 2004 and 2005. I was…

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Brodeur leaves game after 2nd … 6-10 teams calling Bergeron … Coyotes looking for a goalie? Audio on Kings and Ducks

Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Marc-Andre Bergeron could get clearance to return after off-season knee surgery as early as next Tuesday. Bergeron has been contacted by 6-10 teams, no formal offers have been presented. The Sharks continue to look for…

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Ritola suspended 2 games … Oilers looking for a Dman … Kings looking for a LWer … Sutter on waivers

Jeff Marek via twitter: Mattias Ritola was suspended for 2 games for his hit on Matt Moulson. TFP staff - The Fourth Period: The Edmonton Oilers are looking for a physical, shutdown defenseman. The Oilers are getting some interest in…

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3 plays that might be looked at by the NHL for disciplinary action (videos)

Olli Jokinen cross checks Wojtek Wolski at about the 50 second mark. Jokinen should get a game suspension, maybe 2, for this in my opinion. He has a conference call at 11:30 according to Darren Dreger. Video from a Greg…

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Flames-Canes trade was in works for awhile … Ryder to minors? Guerin to Pens? Caps won’t trade a goalie … Bruins having trouble with trades

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Flames-Hurricanes trade had been in the works for weeks, before Brett Sutter's arrest. Bob McKenzie reports that the Flames had to call the Hurricanes to see if they would still be interested in Sutter after…

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Injury updates on Quincey, Anderson, Bergeron, Giguere, Souray and audio from Phaneuf

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Kyle Quincey should be returning from his concussion soon, which would give the Avalanche 8 defenseman. Jonas Holos has been scratched the last 2 games despite playing well. Craig Anderson is also getting closer…

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Flames send White and Sutter to Carolina for Babchuk and Kostopoulos

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: The Calgary Flames have sent defenseman Ian White and forward Brett Sutter to the Carolina Hurricanes for defenseman Anton Babchuk and forward Tom Kostopoulos. Brett is the son of GM Darryl Sutter, has gain…

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Flames say they haven’t talked to anyone about Iginla … Drury 2-3 weeks away … Tonight’s starting goalies

Vicki Hall via twitter: The Calgary Flames say they haven't talked to anyone about trading Jarome Iginla. Larry Brooks via twitter: Chris Drury has begun skating on his own and is likely 2-3 weeks away from returning from the 2nd…

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20 game mark key for Lou … Wang ordered Gordon firing … Canadiens could add a star player … Stars face troubles in trying to re-sign Richards

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Lou Lamoriello will evaluate the New Jersey Devils after the 20 games mark, they've played 18 games so far. Firing MacLean is an option, or MacLean and assistant coach Larry Robinson switching roles. Some of…

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Injury notes on Phaneuf, Giguere, Markov, Nash, and Smid

Dave Hilson of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson talking about Dion Phaneuf, “He’s walking now, with a slight limp, it’s barely even noticeable,” Wilson said. “Hopefully, within the next week, he’ll be able to get back on…

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