Rumors: Kings, Penguins and Coyotes
On the Kings ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Kings director of hockey operations, Mike Futa, was on Sportsnet's Hockey Central at Noon yesterday. He was talking about Anze Kopitar, and how the Kings are determined to keep him with the…
Injuries: Wings, Islanders, Coyotes, Blues, Senators and More
On the Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji of DetroitRedWings.com: Defenseman Mike Green is close to returning from his upper-body injury that he suffered on October 23rd. "It was just good to be out there with the guys in a structured…
Video: Senators Mark Stone Suspended For Two Games
The NHL has suspended Ottawa Senators forward Mark Stone for two games for an illegal check to the head of Landon Ferraro. There was no injury on the play and Stone doesn't have a history of discipline.
Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins and Bruins
On the Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: McGran looking at which Maple Leafs could stay around for their rebuild. Morgan Rielly - better than 90 percent. Jake Gardiner, Dion Phaneuf, James van Riemsdyk and Scott Harrington…
Injuries: Habs, Hawks, Stars, Kings, Lightning, Jets and Canes
On the Canadiens ... Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Carey Price's injury is "nothing major" according to coach Michel Therrien. He's receiving treatment and he'll "take a week off." On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune:…
Video: Mark Stone To Have Hearing For Hit On Ferraro
NHL Player Safety: Senators forward Mark Stone will have a hearing today for his illegal check to the head of Red Wings Landon Ferraro. How many games SHOULD he get? How many games WILL he get?
Rumors II: Wild, Predators, Kings and Lightning
On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: (mailbag) On if Jared Spurgeon could be traded before the deadline - Spurgeon will be a restricted free agent this offseason. If they are unable to re-sign hikm, it would…
Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Hurricanes, Leafs and Predators
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Bruce Boudreau got a vote of confidence from GM Bob Murray, but a finger is being pointed at Murray in some circles. Some around the league are wondering if Murray will…
Rumors II: Blues, Red Wings, Panthers, and Rangers
On the Blues ... Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues brought in Dainius Zubrus and Martin Havlat on 10-day tryouts this week. The Blues are without Paul Stastny, Jaden Schwartz and Patrik Berglund and are needing some…
Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Lightning, Jets, and Sabres
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks GM Bob Murray on Bruce Boudreau and the teams 1-7-2 start. “I really don’t like commenting on rumors, but I will say this, we were one game away from the Final just five…
Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Blues, Wild, Devils and More
On the Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Tyler Johnson was given yesterday off for "body maintenance." Coach Jon Cooper said that Johnson availability for tonight is "on the fence" and a call up could be coming. Erik Erlendsson: Jonathan Drouin and…
Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Roster Notes ... Alain Poupart: Panthers Jaromir Jagr indicated that he won't play tonight. Coach Gerard Gallant wouldn't rule him out and called him "very questionable." Arpon Basu: Alex Semin will be a healthy scratch for the Canadiens again. Leafs…