Morning Hits: Giordano, Couture/Nash, Guenin, Urbom, Brule, Lindholm, Pearson, Dumba and Brodeur
Randy Sportak: Flames defenseman Mark Giordano will be considered an injury replacement for Team Canada. Hope Smoke: Pierre LeBrun said that Team Canada debated till the last minute between Logan Couture and Rick Nash. Couture's injury didn't play a part…
Injury Notes: Canadiens, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Senators, Devils, Red Wings, Ducks and Flyers
Elliotte Friedman: Canadiens Alex Galchenyuk will be out six weeks with a broken hand. Chicago Blackhawks: Nikolai Khabibulin had rotator cuff surgery and is out for four to five months. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avs Ryan O'Reilly might…
2014 Sochi Olympics – Group A Rosters: Russia, Slovakia, United States and Slovenia
Group A Russia Goaltenders: Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) Semyon Varlamov, Colorado Avalanche (NHL) Alexander Yeryomenko, Dynamo Moskva (KHL) Defencemen: Anton Belov, Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Alexei Emelin, Montreal Canadiens (NHL) Andrei Markov, Montreal Canadiens (NHL) Evgeny Medvedev, Ak Bars…
2014 Sochi Olympics – Group B Rosters: Finland, Canada, Norway and Austria
Group B Finland Goalkeepers: Kari Lehtonen, Dallas Stars (NHL) Antti Niemi, San Jose Sharks (NHL) Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins (NHL) Defencemen: Lasse Kukkonen, Kärpät Oulu (FIN) Juuso Hietanen, Torpedo Nizhni Novgorod (RUS) Sami Lepistö, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg (RUS) Olli Määttä, Pittsburgh…
2014 Sochi Olympics – Group C Rosters: Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland and Latvia
Group C Czech Republic Goalkeepers: Jakub Kovar, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg (RUS) Ondrej Pavelec, Winnipeg Jets (NHL) Alexander Salak, SKA St. Petersburg (RUS) Defencemen: Michal Barinka, Vitkovice Ostrava (CZE) Radko Gudas, Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) Tomas Kaberle, Rytiri Kladno (CZE) Lukas Krajicek,…
Morning Rumors: Byfuglien, Penguins, Girardi, Oilers, Barrie, Kings, Kadri and Sabres
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Lawless thinks the Jets need to trade Dustin Byfuglien and get the most they can for him, whether it be at the deadline or in the summer. He would be a fit for…
Morning Hits: Wilson, Dumba, Eriksson, Brodeur and Elliott
Mike Chambers: The Avalanche send defenseman Ryan Wilson to the AHL on a 14-day conditioning stint. Michael Russo: The Wild haven't officially sent Matt Dumba back to Portland of the WHL just yet, but it's sounding like it's close. He hasn't…
Injury Notes: Wild, Canucks, Wings, Sharks, Avs, Habs, Flames, Lightning, Isles, Jackets and Flyers
Michael Russo: Wild's Mikko Koivu had ankle surgery and will be out for at least a month. Elliott Pap: James Duthie on TSN said that Roberto Luongo had an MRI on his ankle and that "early indications are not serious." Dan…
Tyler Myers Suspended For Three Games For Hit on Dainius Zubrus
Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers is suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head of Devils forward Dainius Zubrus. There no injury on the play, and Myers has been suspended once before. Do you agree the three games?
Afternoon Notes: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Devils, Wild, Avalanche, Capitals, Senators and Rangers
Elliotte Friedman: The Rangers have put goalie Martin Biron on waivers with the purpose of terminating his contract. David Alter: Maple Leafs Jerry D'Amigo took David Clarkson's spot on their 3rd line. Clarkson briefly tested out his injured foot. Chris Johnston:…
Morning Rumors: Rangers, Bruins, Penguins, Leafs, Caps, Islanders and Coyotes Offered Flyers Yandle for JVR
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks wonders if the Rangers should use Dan Girardi as a trade chip. Thus, how much more value as a trade chip, rather than as a first-pair defenseman, might Girardi bring to a Ranger organization…
Morning Hits: Myers Gets Hearing, Brule, Palushaj and Lander
Tom Gulitti: Sabres Tyler Myers will have a hearing today for his hit to the head on Devils Dainius Zubrus. Darren Dreger: Coyotes Gilbert Brule will have his contract terminated after clearing unconditional waivers. Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes recall Aaron…