Injury notes and lines: Crosby, Staal, Clowe, Bozak, Pominville, Demers, Ward, Phillips, Rangers and Leafs
Bob McKenzie: The Penguins likely won't know until tomorrow afternoon if Sidney Crosby will be medically cleared to play on Wednesday. Steve Zipay: Rangers Marc Staal practiced today in a regular jersey. Derek Dorsett was in a non-contract jersey. Andrew…
Morning Hits: Briere, Smith, Bryzgalov, Elias, Iginla, Laviolette, Byfuglien, Whitney and the Hurricanes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Flyers buyout Daniel Briere, he could end up in Montreal.Coyotes Mike Smith is looking for $6 million a year and has refused to sign a deal with the Coyotes. Smith could be an…
Quick Hits: Avalanche, Stars, Red Wings and Schneider
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche have fired coach Joe Sacco after missing the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. "The organization believes a change of leadership behind the bench is needed going forward," Greg Sherman, Avs…
Morning Hits: Nill, Nieuwendyk, Malone, Flames, Neuvirth, Ducks, Luongo, Jets and Sabres
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sources saying that Red Wings assistant GM Jim Nill will replace GM Joe Nieuwendyk in Dallas. Andy Strickland: Confirms reports that Nill will replace Nieuwendyk. Erik Erlendsson: Erlendsson doesn't see the Lightning buying out Ryan Malone…
NHL Videos: HNIC Hotstove and Coach’s Corner
Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove: Don Cherry's Coach's Corner:
Injury Notes: Schneider, Oshie, Stamkos and Bozak
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: Indications are that Canucks Cory Schneider will be ready to go for Game 1. Lou Korac: Blues Hitchcock said that TJ Oshie could have played yesterday, but a few extra days off will help.…
Brian Burke files a defamation suit against Internet commentators
Matt Kieltyka of Metro News Vancouver: Brian Burke files a defamation suit against 18 Internet commentators for saying that Burke had a sexual relationship with a female sports reporter from Sportsnet, Hazel Mae, and that he fathered her child. “The…
Morning Hits: Hecht, Miller, Babcock, Stars, Atkinson, Nichushkin, Skinner and Clarkson
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres Jochen Hecht retired from the NHL last night. "It’s best for everybody to start a new life. It’s been a lot of fun. I’ve got some great memories. I lived here and loved this…
Injury Notes: Oshie, Spezza, Schneider, Havlat, Bieksa and Pominville
Andy Strickland: Blues TJ Oshie said that he should be good to go when the playoffs begin on Tuesday or Wednesday. Added that he won't push his ankle if it's less than 100%. Ian Mendes: Senators Jason Spezza has started…
Roster and Goalie Notes: Callahan, Clowe, Bolland, Emery, Pominville, Forsberg and starting goalies
Andrew Gross: Rangers Ryan Callahan may have hurt his hand blocking a shot last night and is not at practice today. Derek Dorsett is in a non-contact jersey. Jim Cerny: Ryane Clowe is not practicing today. Kris Newbury is practicing. Collene…
Morning Hits: Stars offseason, Miller lists townhouse, Oilers could make several moves this offseason and Forsberg to AHL
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (from a chat) Heika thinks the Stars could look at a right handed center in the draft or on the right wing. Elias Lindholm will likely be gone by the time they pick.…
Injury Notes: Crosby, Ward, Clowe and Mitchell
Dave Molinari and Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby has been cleared for contact and is expected to practice with the team today. He's been out since March 30th after fracturing his jaw. He's expected to meet with…