Afternoon Hits: Bertuzzi, Timonen, Scott, Schneider, Rielly, Maatta, Waivers and HBO 24/7
Michael Drapack of CBC: Steve Moore's civil suit against Todd Bertuzzi is expected to start on Sept. 8th 2014 and last about three months. Moore filed the suit in 2006, and is looking for $38 million. The case was to…
Injury Notes: Rinne, Johnson, Jackman, Morrow, Lupul, McLaren, Helm, Lecavalier and Hartnell
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators goalie Pekka Rinne will be out at least four weeks after a "hip scope." Magnus Hellberg has been recalled. Josh Cooper via twitter: Predators GM Poile said that Rinne has a spontaneous bacterial infection in…
VIDEO: Sabres John Scott Lays Out Loui Eriksson, Suspension Coming
Buffalo Sabres John Scott received match penalty for charging Boston Bruins winger Loui Eriksson. Scott will have a hearing for the hit. Scott does not have a history of supplementary discipline. How many games do you think Scott SHOULD get?…
Morning Rumors: Kulikov, Tootoo, Leafs, Kings, Alfredsson, Flames, Gardiner and Jets
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "I spoke to Dale Tallon this week & I'd be comfortable saying the Leafs have interest in Kulikov. So do 20 other teams" Hope Smoke: Dreger on TSN Radio: "the market is open in Florida…
Morning Hits: Monahan, Rielly, Schneider, Lundqvist, Teenages and Newbury
Aaron Vickers: Flames GM Jay Feaster announces that Sean Monahan will stay in Calgary for the season. Sunaya Sapurji: The Flames will decide closer to the World Junior Championship if he'll be allowed to go or not. Canada's camp will start…
Injury Notes: Brodin, Fisher, Letang, Salvador, Thomas, Kostka, Lundqvist and Doan
Minnesota Wild: Wild's defenseman Jonas Brodin has a broken cheekbone and is out indefinitely. No timetable.Jim Diamond: Carrie Underwood reports that Mike Fisher has a "foot fracture thing."William DePaoli: Penguins Kris Letang looking like he's back on Friday and paired…
Injury Notes: Hagelin, Kulemin, Burns, Kronwall, Elias, Hartnell, Lecavalier and Fasth
Andrew Gross: Rangers Carl Hagelin can come off the IR on Oct. 29th. He skated as an extra forward today. Kevin McGran: Maple Leafs Nikolai Kulemin skated today for the first time since injuring his ankle. James Mirtle: Coach Randy Carlyle…
Afternoon Hits: Green, Rome, Maatta, Leivo and Tinordi
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals defenseman Mike Green was benched after the 10:35 minute mark of the third period last night. Bob McKenzie: The Stars put Aaron Rome on waivers. Sam Kasan on Penguins.nhl.com: Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta has…
Lines and Goalies: Hurricanes, Canadiens, Stars, Wild, Wings, Senators and Blackhawks
Michael Smith: Hurricanes lines: Tlusty-E. Staal-Semin, Gerbe-J. Staal-Dvorak, Skinner-Nash-Ruutu, Bowman-Lindholm/Sutter-Westgarth. Dwyer out. John Lu: Canadiens lines: Bournival - Plekanec - Gionta; Moen - Desharnais - Bourque; Galchenyuk - Eller - Gallagher; Blunden - White - Holland. Mark Stepneski: Stars lines: Benn-Seguin-Peverley; Whitney-Eakin-Chiasson; Roussel-Horcoff-Nichushkin;MacDermid-Fiddler-Goligoski…
NHL Rookie Watch: Tom Wilson – Washington Capitals
TOM WILSON Scouting Reports Date of birth: 03/29/1994 Height: 6' 4" Weight: 210 Position: RW Acquired: Drafted in the 1st round, 16th overall in 2012 by Washington Corey Pronman Hockey Prospectus - @coreypronman Year in Review: Wilson continued off his success in…
Morning rumors with video: Panthers, Oilers, Kaleta, Eller, Phaneuf, Noel and Gardiner
Harvey Fialkov: "Kulikov to Leafs trade rumors eminated from Toronto Sun. So early for these rumors. Panthers are easy target b/c of good young players." ... "Tallon said Ottawa Sun report about dealing veterans was absolute hearsay as is today's…
Morning Hits: Monahan, Street, Heatley, Gagne and Scouting Flames-Coyotes
Craig Custance: If the Flames keep Sean Monahan up, it will be strictly based on his development. They are not concerned about burning a year. Randy Sportak: The Flames sent Ben Street to the AHL. Monahan's decision will come today.…