Dan Rosen: The Blues have activated Alex Steen from the IR and he’ll be in the lineup tomorrow.
Terry Koshan: The Maple Leafs put Frazer McLaren on the IR. The Leafs also put David Clarkson on the IR. Paul Hendrick: Clarkson is out a week after having a bursa procedure on his elbow.
David Alter: Maple Leafs Dave Bolland skated for just under 30 minutes before practice.
Arthur Staple: Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic (upper-body) returned to Long Island for further evaluation.