Morning Hits: Concussion lawsuit, Schneider, Ericsson, Dudley, Klesla, Recalls and Flip Hit
Chris Johnston of SportsNet: The concussion lawsuit has went from the first 10 plaintiffs to up to over 200 now, with the number likely to continue to grow. The lawsuit alleges that the NHL failed to do enough to protect…
Injury Notes: Jovanovski, Laich, Larsson, Martin, Lupul, Malone and Stastny
George Richards of the Miami Herald: Panthers Ed Jovanovski (major hip surgery) continues to workout with the team, but the process is slow. "I'm still in the frame of mind that I'm getting stronger, more comfortable in making that next step,''…
Morning Rumors II: Coyotes, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Flames, Red Wings and Olympic Rosters
Sarah McLellan: The Coyotes are at their salary limit. If Rostislav Klesla is claimed off waivers, the freed up salary could help them make a trade. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Hurricanes Tim Gleason and Tuomo Ruutu are being discussed with other…
Morning Rumors: Pacioretty, Kane, Erat, Canes, Leafs, Hiller, Del Zotto, Sens, Expansion and Kulikov
TSN: Bob McKenzie: The Canadiens are "absolutely not" shopping Max Pacioretty, but teams may be calling about him. They are listening to offers on him, but not saying he's available. The Evander Kane and Jets situation is the same as Pacioretty…
Morning Hits: NHL TV Deals $6.9 million, Waivers, DiPietro, Shattenkirk and Starting Goalies
Greg Wyshynski: The NHL has TV deals in Canada and U.S. totaling $6.9 billion. The NBA has a $7.9 million TV in the U.S. that will be up in a few years. Darren Dreger: The Coyotes put Rostislav Klesla and…
Injury Notes: Duchene, Semin, Lupul, Rinne, Gleason, Glass, Bennett, Parise, Neuvirth, Kobasew and Giordano
Adrian Dater via Sulia: Avs Matt Duchene won't play tonight, but there is a good chance he can return from his oblique injury on Friday against the Wild. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said that Alex Semin (concussion) could…
Morning Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Islanders, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Maple Leafs
The Fourth Period: Sources saying that Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin wants to make a "big splash" and acquire a "top-tier" player. The Canadiens currently have $1.74 million in cap space, allowing them to take on just over $3 million without…
Morning Hits: Rogers Acquires Exclusive Rights, 10 Sue NHL, Varlamov, Hossa, Beem and Phaneuf
SportsNet: Rogers has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights to every NHL game in Canada for $5.2 billion for 12 years, starting next season. The deal—the largest of its kind in NHL history—also includes the NHL Centre Ice and NHL Game…
Injury Notes: Kostka, Bickell, Reaves, Horton, Gilroy, Nikitin and Lupul
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks defenseman Mike Kostka skated yesterday but remains on the IR. Bryan Bickell will still be out for a couple weeks with a left knee injury. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Ryan Reaves had surgery yesterday…
Capitals Martin Erat Requests A Trade Again
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals forward Martin Erat wants out Washington. “I want to be traded. We’ll see how it goes,” Erat said following Monday’s practice in Arlington. “Since day one, I didn’t get the chance here. I got…
Afternoon Hits: Bozak, Bryzgalov, Stamkos, Neurvirth, Merril, McQaid, Harding, Datsyuk and Duchene
Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak will return to the lineup tonight, centering Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk. Chris Wescott: The Oilers would like to have Ilya Bryzgalov start in either Nashville or Columbus. David Alter: James Reimer will…
VIDEO: Hurricanes Kevin Westgarth To Have Disciplinary Hearing
Nick Kypreos: Hurricanes Kevin Westgarth will have a hearing tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM for his hit on Senators Mark Borowieki. Do you think Westgarth SHOULD get suspended? Do you think he WILL get suspended? How many games?