- Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote will announce his retirement tomorrow at an 11:00 press conference. He could still play this weekend.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Canucks forward Raffi Torres is suspended for 2 regular season and 2 playoff games for his hit on Jordan Eberle.
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Babcock confirms with LeBrun that Henrik Zetterberg will be out the last 2 regular season games, and will be re-evaluated before playoffs start.
- Tom Reed via twitter: Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash won’t play in the last 2 games because of a lingering back issue.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils forward Zach Parise has been shut down from practicing for the year.
- Rich Chere via twitter: Mark Fraser will be a RFA but wonders if he fits into the Devils plans, “For the 1st time in my career it’s in my mind.” Fraser fell out of favor added, “Hopefully the way the season went won’t hurt my future.”
- Hockeycentral panel talk about the uncertain future of the Calgary Flames.