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…
Morning Hits: Smith, Howard, Goalie trade market, Forsberg and Briere
David Pagnotta: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said that serious contract negotiations with Mike Smith won't happen until their ownership situation is settled. Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings and Jimmy Howard have basically agreed on a six-year…
Injury Notes: Bolland, Marchard, Lupul and Pitkanen
From twitter unless otherwise noted Tracey Myers: Blackhawks Dave Bolland is feeling better but is out tonight. Kevin Paul Dupont: The Bruins confirm that winger Brad Marchand has a 'mild concussion' from Anton Volchenkov's elbow on Wednesday. Dave Feschuk of…
Video: Anton Volchenkov suspended 4 games
The NHL has suspended Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov for four games for his elbow to Bruins forward Brad Marchand.
Roster notes and Goalie: Briere, Capitals, Michalek, Hedman, Hurricanes, Holtby, Bryzgalov and Quick
Tim Panaccio: Flyers Daniel Briere is practicing with a regular jersey on, indicating that he's likely in tonight. Stephen Whyno: Martin Erat, Joel Ward and Brooks Laich are out tonight for the Capitals. Ian Mendes: It doesn't look like Milan…
Video: Phone hearing for Anton Volchenkov
Nick Kypreos: Devils defenseman Anton Volchecnkov will have a phone hearing this morning for his elbow to the head of Bruins Brad Marchand. 10:45 phone call according to Tom Gulitti. How many games to do you think he should get?
Olympic and Free Agent Notes: Soderberg, Budaj, Howard, Kadri and Rask
From twitter unless otherwise noted Pierre LeBrun: The NHL, NHLPA, IOC and IIHF will meet on Friday to continue their discussions on participating in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. An agreement is not expected yet. Darren Dreger: Carl Soderberg could be…
Injury Notes: Kovalchuk, Staal, Karlsson, Bergeron, Enstrom, Hemsky, Grossman, Briere, Michalek and Marchand
From twitter unless otherwise noted Rich Chere: Devils Ilya Kovalchuk on playing Friday: "I don't know. I'm going to decide with the doctors and coaches, but I don't think so." Katie Strang: Rangers Marc Staal said that his peripheral vision is…
Lines and Starting Goalies: Devils, Canadiens, Bruins, Sharks, Canucks and Flames
From twitter Tom Gulitti: Devils lines: Elias-Zajac-Sullivan; Ponikarovsky-Loktionov-Clarkson; Zubrus-Henrique-D'Agostini; Carter-Gionta-Bernier. Defensive pairings: Salvador-Volchenkov; Greene-Fayne; Tallinder-Zidlicky. Goalie: Brodeur. John Lu: Canadiens lines: Bourque - Plekanec - Gionta Pacioretty - Desharnais - Gallagher Galchenyuk - Eller - Ryder Moen - Halpern - Prust. Defensive pairings: Gorges…
Free Agent Notes: Capitals – Ribeiro, Devils – Elias, Clarkson and Zubrus, Leafs – Bozak
From twitter unless otherwise noted Renaud Lavoie: Capitals Mike Ribeiro doesn't expect to sign a contract extension before the end of the season. He does expect talks to start up again after the playoffs. Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Lou…
Quick Hits: Bryzgalov, Bozak and Grabovski, Filppula, Blue Jackets, Soderberg and Rinne
From twitter unless otherwise noted Randy Miller of the Courier-Post: Flyers Ilya Bryzgalov is a candidate to be bought out after the season with the salary cap dropping to $64.3 million. Bryzgalov's thoughts: “To be honest, I don’t care,” he…