Oilers notes and Press Conference video of Tambellini firing, MacTavish hiring
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks that head coach Ralph Krueger's job is safe. There have been four coaching changes in the last six years. The Oilers could look to trade Ales Hemsky and his $5 million salary,…
Morning Hits: Bishop, Laganiere, Soderberg, Franzen, Laviolette and the Maloofs
Renaud Lavoie: The Lightning have signed goalie Ben Bishop to a two-year contract extension. Capgeek.com: Bishop will make $2.2 million next year and $2.4 the following year, a $2.3 million salary cap hit. L.A. Lariviere: The Canadiens were to talk…
Injury Notes: Bergeron, Marchand, Neal, Malkin and Gunnarsson
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Bruins Patrice Bergeron was ready to return the lineup last night, but the game was obviously postponed. He'll skate today and likely make his return on Wednesday against the Sabres. “Just making sure…
Roster Notes and Goalies: Marchand, Ward, Lupul, Canes, Rangers, Sharks, Coyotes, Price, Rinne, Niemi and Luongo
From twitter unless otherwise noted Boston Bruins: Bruins Brad Marchand skated this morning. Stephen Whyno: Capitals Joel Ward skated before practice. He has missed the last three games with a bruised left knee. James Mirtle: Randy Carlyle will decide this…
Rumors and Signings: Bryzgalov, GMs and Coaches on the hot seat, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Avalanche, College FA’s
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers executives are still undecided on whether to buyout Ilya Bryzgalov's contract or not. The Flyers already have $65.6 million committed to 19 players next season, with Bryzgalov carrying a $5.67 million cap hit…
Injury Notes: Hornqvist, Oshie, Anisimov, Lupul, Pyatt, Enstrom, Sharp, Hishon, Varlamov and Hejduk
From twitter unless otherwise noted Jim Diamond: Predators Patrick Hornqvist is out for the next couple games with an upper-body injury. Lou Korac: Blue TJ Oshie is getting close to returning to the lineup, could happen later this week during…
Morning Hits: Garrioch roundup, top UFAs, Soderberg and Clarkson
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch lists some buyout candidates: 1. Ilya Bryzgalov (PHI) - $23 million spread out over 14 years. 2. Roberto Luongo (VAN) - $27 million and on the Canucks payroll until 2031. 3. Brad Richards (NYR)…
Injury Notes: Kovalchuk, Tanguay, Hemsky, Malkin, Oshie and Bergeron
Tom Gulitti: Ilya Kovalchuk said yesterday that he needs "a few more days" for his shoulder to gain more strength. He doesn't think he'll travel with the team on Sunday to Toronto on Monday night. Chris Nichols: Flames winger Alex…
NHL Videos: Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove and Coach’s Corner
Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove: Don Cherry's Coach's Corner: Don Cherry and Ron MacLean: The two discuss that back referees are making calls on infractions that are right in front of the other referee. Should they be making that call?
Injury Notes: Myers, Lupul, Grabovski, Erat, Briere, Bergeron, Crosby, Letang and Martin
From twitter unless otherwise noted Bill Hoppe: Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers broke his leg Thursday night and is out for the season. Paul Hendrick: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul isn't cleared for contact yet. He might be ready to go next…
Quick Hits: Soderberg, Forsberg, buyouts, and Olympics
Dominic Tiano: "Spoke with an NHL exec last night regarding Carl Soderberg: He feels "Bruins did everything by the book in signing the player" ... added "it appears at first glance that the Player's release from his team is in order" The…
Roster Notes: Kovalchuk, Bolland, Hedberg, Capitals, Blackhawks, Wild, Bobrovsky, Mason and Howard
From twitter Ian Mendes: Devils coach Peter DeBoer confirms that Ilya Kovalchuk won't play tonight against the Senators. Said he's still day-to-day. Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Dave Bolland won't play tonight, but said he'll travel with the team for Sunday's game…