Injury Notes: Pronger, Spezza, Rome, Calvert, Staal, Penguins and Maple Leafs
Dave Isaac: Chris Pronger is coaching his kids team and hasn't "regressed in 3 or 4 months." Bruce Garrioch: Senators Jason Spezza didn't practice yesterday morning. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Spezza pulled a muscle last week in Boston. The…
Kings Trade Daniel Carcillo To The Rangers
The Los Angeles Kings have traded winger Daniel Carcillo to the New York Rangers for a 7th round pick. The 28-year old Carcillo was drafted 73rd overall in the 3rd round of the 2003 draft by the Penguins. He carries…
Morning Rumors: Leafs, Canadiens, Devils, Avs, Rangers, Ducks, Senators and Top Trade Targets
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox thinks the Maple Leafs are done trading until the deadline unless there are more injuries. Despite the trade rumors, Cox doesn't think Nazem Kadri is any more available now than he was at…
Morning Hits: Lupul, Hockey Canadan, Waivers, Quick, Backstrom and Elliott
Josh Rimer: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul was fined $10,000 for his cross check on Red Wings Patrick Eaves. John Shannon: Hockey Canada will announce the Olympic team next Tuesday at 11 am ET. Renaud Lavoie: On waivers yesterday: Adam Cracknell…
Injury Notes: Blues, Wings, Avs, Devils, Bruins, Wild, Sens, Coyotes, Panthers, Flyers, Oilers and Rangers
Lou Korac: Blues defenseman Jordan Leopold is awaiting medical clearance. If he gets it, he could come off the IR today. Chuck Pleiness: Red Wings Patrick Eaves said he suffered a dislocated jaw from Joffrey Lupul's cross-check. He didn't suffer…
Derek MacKenzie Suspended For Three Games For Boardin Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Blue Jackets Derek MacKenzie has been suspended by the NHL for three games for boarding Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson. OEL was injured on the play and MacKenzie has not been suspended or fined in the past. Was this suspension TOO MUCH,…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Ryan, Avalanche, Stars, Penguins, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Michael Russo: The Sabres claim Zenon Konopka off waivers from the Wild. Kevin Allen: Team USA GM David Poile said that Brian Burke had Bobby Ryan on his final ballot. Michael Russo: "Poile says criticism is part of what goes on…
Blue Jackets Derek MacKenzie To Have Hearing For Hit on Ekman-Larsson
Blue Jackets Derek MacKenzie will have a hearing with the NHL for his hit on Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Ekman-Larsson left the game and didn't return. Do you think MacKenzie SHOULD get suspended? Do you think he WILL get suspended? How…
Trade Rumors: Rentals, Canadiens, Kings and Capitals
Katie Strang of ESPN: Rental candidates at the trade deadline: Thomas Vanek, Mike Cammalleri, Matt Moulson, Ryan Miller and maybe Ryan Callahan. Strang thinks that Jaromir Jagr and possibly Martin Brodeur (citing Rich Chere) could be added to that list.…
Free Agent Rumors: Rangers and Flyers
Katie Strang: The Rangers have had contract discussions with Dan Girardi. As of early this week, there had been no talks with Anton Stralman. The Rangers have not spoken with Ryan Callahan recently. That could change when he returns from…
Quick Hits: Coyotes, Flyers, Bruins, Blues and Maple Leafs
Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Keith Yandle has been told to be ready if there is an injury to any of the USA defenseman. David Strehle: The Flyers have lost 106 games due to injury this season, but only 29 have been for non-LTIR.…
Injury Notes: Canadiens, Blues, Ducks, Senators, Sabres, Flyers, Coyotes and Avalanche
Dave Stubbs: Canadiens George Parros is seeing a concussion specialist at the University of Michigan. Lou Korac: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said that Jordan Leopold should be ready by this weekend. Eric Stephens: Ducks Bruce Boudreau said there is no…