Injury Notes: Thomas, Doan, Islanders, Devils, Couture and McElhinney
George Richards: Panthers Tim Thomas left practice yesterday. Florida Panthers: The Panthers recalled Jacob Markstrom. Dieter Kurtenbach of the Sun Sentinel: Thomas will likely miss tonight's games with Scott Clemmensen getting the start if he can't go. Jerry Brown of NHL.com: Coyotes…
Afternoon Hits: Flames, Sabres, Senators, Rangers, Kings, Lightning, Blue Jackets and Ducks
Calgary Flames: The Flames have relieved GM Jay Feaster and assistant GM John Weisbrod of their duties. Josh Rimer: Hearing the Sabres are speeding up their GM search process now. Brent Wallace: The Senators have recalled Codi Ceci. Bruce Garrioch:…
Morning Rumors: Panthers, Predators, Leafs, Habs, Hurricanes, Canucks, Jets, Sabres, Oilers, Ducks, Pens and Islanders
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Avalanche and Panthers did have serious talks about Dmitry Kulikov, and may do so again. Panthers Tim Thomas could be a trade deadline target. He has a no-movement clause in his contract. Predators GM David…
Morning Hits: Rising Salary Cap, McIlrath, Mrazek and Drouin
Craig Custance of ESPN: Impact of the rising cap. "It's going to loosen up talks for the higher-end players," one agent said. "It's going to expand opportunities for players to start signing contracts now. Most GMs I've spoken with have…
Injury Notes: Callahan, Staal, Howard, Bryzgalov, Silfverberg, Beauchemin, Hejda, Monahan and Paille
Katie Strang of ESPN: Rangers Ryan Callahan will be out four to six weeks with a Grade 2 MCL sprain. Callahan had offseason shoulder surgery, broke his thumb in October and now this. Defenseman Marc Staal is out indefinitely with…
VIDEO: Cowen Suspended For Two Games For Check On Girgensons
The NHL has suspended Senators defenseman Jared Cowen for two games for an illegal check to the head of Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons.
Afternoon Hits: Futa, Thornton and Neal, Forsberg, Dumba, Rielly, Devils Injuries, Lupul and Duchene
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The Sabres have asked permission to speak with Kings Director of Amateur Scouting, Mike Futa, as they continue their search for a new GM. Jimmy Murphy: Bruins Shawn Thornton will get more games than…
VIDEO: Senators Jared Cowen To Have Hearing For Hit on Zemgus Girgensons
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jared Cowen will have a hearing with the NHL for his hit on Buffalo Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons. The hit came in the third period last night and no penalty was called on the play.
VIDEO: Lightning’s Richard Panik To Have Hearing For Hit On Karl Alzner
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Richard Panik will have a hearing for his hit on Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner. How many games do you think he SHOULD get? How many games WILL he get?
VIDEO: Calgary Flames Tribute to Jarome Iginla – Dec. 10th 2013
Jarome Iginla returned to Calgary last night for the first time since being traded. The Flames honored their former captain.
Morning Rumors: Subban, Sabres, Rangers, Kane, Canucks, Stastny, Expansion, Jets and Scouting Avs-Coyotes
Insider Trading TSN: LeBrun: The rising salary cap could help P.K. Subban. He may have to decide if he should sign an eight year deal, with the cap potentially being $100 when that deal is done or to sign a…
Morning Hits: Lupul, Datsyuk, Johnson, Etem, Zolnierczyk, Haula and Zucker
Darren Dreger: Some teams could receive $20 million in TV rights, $20 million in revenue sharing and $5 million if escrow is factored in. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul said he's ready to play tonight. He's been out for…