Morning Hits: Markstrom, Jurco, McKenna and Peluso suspension video
Corey Pronman: Panthers Jacob Markstrom's AHL contract next year goes from $200,000 to $1.4 million. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Tomas Jurco made his NHL debut on a line with Pavel Datsyuk and Daniel Alfredsson. Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Mike…
Injury Notes: Parros, Franzen, Thomas, Gaborik, Gudbranson, Lecavalier, Halischuk and others
Michael Farber: Canadiens George Parros told Farber that he is symptom free of a concussion. Arpon Basu: George Parros has a concussion. Ansar Khan: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Johan Franzen is out Tuesday. Franson is on concussion protocol.…
Morning Rumors: Scrivens, Callahan, Girardi, Clarkson, Oilers, Holland, Gardiner and the Hotstove
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks "it's all but certain" that he Kings trade Ben Scrivens once Jonathan Quick comes back. Larry Brooks of the NY Post: If the Rangers are unable to re-sign Ryan Callahan and/or Dan…
Morning Hits: Thornton, Clarkson, Porter, Peluso and Engelland
Josh Yohe: Bruins Shawn Thornton: "I will be consulting with the Bruins, my representation and the NHLPA about my next steps." Cap Geek: Maple Leafs David Clarkson has forfeited $397,280 in salary this season due to suspensions. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues have…
Injury Notes: Stamkos, Weiss, Bolland, Doan, Letang, Abedelkader and Iginla
Bob McKenzie: X-rays/healing of bone will ultimately decide when Steven Stamkos can return. He's hoping to start practicing the last week of January and playing in the first week of February. Helene St. James: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said…
VIDEOS: Clarkson Suspended Two Games …. Thornton Suspended 15 Games
The NHL has suspended Maple Leafs winger David Clarkson for two games for an illegal check to the head of Blues Vladimir Sobotka. The NHL has suspended Bruins forward Shawn Thornton for 15 games for a match penalty for fighting Penguins…
Morning Rumors: Predators, Sharks, Leafs, Niewendyk and Sabres
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile still thinks he has the team to make a push and is "exercising patience." “If we could improve the team by trade, I would be happy to do that. On the flip…
Morning Hits: Thornton, Clarkson, Gudbranson, Mayers, Haula, Drouin and the KHL
Joe Haggery: Bruins Shawn Thornton's suspension decision will almost certainly be today. Nick Kypreos: Maple Leafs David Clarkson will have a hearing at 9 am this morning. George Richards: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he would call Brendan Shanahan to…
Injury Notes: Wisniewski, Bryzgalov, Fehr and Kane
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets James Wisniewski will likely be out another week according to coach Todd Richards. Pierre LeBrun: Oilers coach Dallas Easkins said that Ilya Bryzgalov is getting "close" and needs to clear one more hurdle. He is day-to-day…
Afternoon Hits: Emelin, Schenn, Howard, Thomas, Penguins, Poulin and Devils
David Strehle: The NHL reviewed Canadiens Alexei Emelin's elbowing major on Flyers Steve Downie and "no disciplinary hearing scheduled at this time". Anthony SanFilippo: Flyers Brayden Schenn was fined $2,230.77 for his cross-check on Blackhawks Kris Versteeg. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings…
Morning Rumors: Jets, Kane, Flyers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Scouting the Habs-Flyers
The Fourth Period: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff continues to get calls on Evander Kane, but won't move unless he gets an offer he can't refuse. The Canadiens talked to the Jets about Kane in the summer and during the season.…
Morning Hits: Feaster, Flames, Baertschi, Lightning, Neuvirth and the Blues on Rising Cap
Darren Dreger: Early word is the former Flames GM Jay Feaster could sense something was wrong. Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "Nieuwendyk is the front runner if it's a job he's interested in. Joe did make some mistakes in Dallas" ... "The question…