Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Sens, Islanders, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos is getting closer to returning to the Lightning lineup, possibly as early as this weekend. Stamkos said yesterday was his "best day yet." Stamkos…
Western Conference Injuries: Wild, Blackhawks, Sharks and Coyotes
On the Minnesota Wild ... Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press: Forward Zach Parise took a high stick on Tuesday, he has is vision and coach Bruce Boudreau said it's an upper-body injury. “His eye looks pretty black and blue,”…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: A lot of the Florida Panthers young core are locked up to long-term deals. General manager/coach Tom Rowe said that though they may not be playing for NHL jobs down…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Pens, Leafs, Habs, Wings, Panthers, Devils and Islanders
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Eddie Lack: "I'll keep doing test and rehab today to get back as soon as possible. Great to see the guys this morning thanks to everyone who stayed on the ice yesterday and @DetroitRedWings players…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Wild, Sharks, Jets and Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Getzlaf is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He took part in their warm-ups, but wasn't able to go. On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Zach Parise's eye is "really swollen"…
NHL Rumors: Tuukka Rask and the Boston Bruins
On the Boston Bruins and Tuukka Rask ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Wondering if the Bruins are not trusting goaltender Tuukka Rask in big games as they once did. Rask has looked a little mentally rattled of late, especially after…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Duchene, Varlamov and Bednar
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman was on the NHL Network on Friday and was talking about the Colorado Avalanche, and he wonders if Matt Duchene will tell the Avs to trade him. “I…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars forward Patrick Sharp is done for the season as he'll have hip surgery today. The 35-year old is a pending unrestricted free agent. Sharp was asked about what…
NHL Injuries: Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: It's looking like the Maple Leafs won't be losing goaltender Frederik Andersen to a long-term injury. He was pulled on Saturday night, but was on the ice yesterday before practice,…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Sharks, Lightning and Hurricanes
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ian Mendes of TSN: Senators forward Clarke MacArthur is still hoping to return this season. “I’m always holding out for this year. I could care less about next year,” MacArthur said. “I’m only training like…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Wild and Avalanche
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: The Sabres are looking at 24-year old KHL defenseman Viktor Antipin. On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti: Think the Devils are better off not trading Cory Schneider this offseason as it…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Arizona Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: The Senators signed prospect Colin White to an amateur tryout. Dean Brown: If the Senators sign White to an entry-level contract, he would be eligible to play in the playoffs. Bruce Garrioch: Thinking…