Morning Hits: Dubinsky, Rielly, Miele, Giguere and Winchester to have hearing
Larry Brooks: Blue Jackets Brandon Dubinsky: "My relationship with Torts fell apart last yr I was there. I felt his relationship with other players could have been same thing." Dubinsky said he wasn't surprised that John Tortorella was fired. Marian…
Injury Notes: Elias, Downie, Schultz, Dupuis, Wilson, Clutterbuck and Ehrhoff
Tom Gulitti: The Devils put Patrik Elias on the IR and activate Peter Harrold. Sam Carchidi via Sulia: Flyers Steve Downie (concussion) is a possibility for Saturday night. Jim Matheson: Oilers Justin Schultz (groin) didn't practice yesterday and Matheson is…
Injury Notes: Hall to return … Skinner out a couple weeks … Glencross out six weeks
Lonnie Herman of NHL.com: Oilers Taylor Hall will return to the lineup tonight against the Lightning. He'll be wearing a knee brace for the remainder of the season. "When they told me I'd be out four weeks you always think…
Afternoon Hits: Giroux, Tootoo, Ness, Forsberg, Letourneau-Leblond, Thomas and Anderson
Frank Seravalli: Flyers Claude Giroux said that teammates don't believe that they are a good team. Darren Dreger: Red Wings Jordin Tootoo and Panthers Steve Pinizzotto have cleared waivers. Ansar Khan: Tootoo will remain in Detroit until they have to…
Lines and Goalies: Flames, Leafs, Oilers, Lightning, Rangers, Devils, Panthers and Flyers
Roger Millions: Flames lines: Cammalleri Colborne Galiardi - jackman Monahan Hudler - Bouma Stajan D. Jones - Reinhart Backlund McGrattan David Alter: Maple Leafs lines: Lupul-JVR-Kessel Raymond-Kadri-Clarkson Bodie-McClement-Kulemin McLaren-Smithson-Orr Ashton. Defensive pairings: Gunnarsson-Phaneuf Fraser-Ranger Gardiner-Franson Rielly-Liles Bob Stauffer: Oilers lines:…
Images and Video of Helmet Man
Photo of goof who stole helmet of #NHLJets' Adam Pardy during game vs. #Blackhawks. Taken by the great @NuccioDiNuzzo pic.twitter.com/WtDMmqHPPY — Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) November 7, 2013 Chicago fans most responsible in the NHL. Safety first! #PardyHelmet #Jets #TSN pic.twitter.com/0mfk28I1nH…
Morning Rumors: Subban, Team Needs, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Predators, Oilers and Yakupov
Chris Nichols: Louis Jean said that P.K. Subban and the Canadiens will begin contract extension talks within the next two weeks. Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "the critical question that needs to be asked: is Therein giving PK tough love…
Roster Notes: Terry, Lindholm, Smith, Smithson, Newbury and McGinn
Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes recall Chris Terry and assign Elias Lindholm to the AHL. Corey Pronman: The Maple Leafs send Trevor Smith to the AHL. Chris Nichols: The Leafs sign Jerred Smithson. Smithson had been on a PTO. David Strehle:…
Injury Notes: Holland, Ward, Skinner, Downie, Greene, Vrbata and Wilson
Rich Chere: If the Devils activate Peter Holland, GM Lou Lamoriello said that Patrick Elias or Jon Merrill will go to the IR. Michael Smith: Hurricanes Cam Ward did some off ice work yesterday. Chip Alexander: Ward is a little ahead…
Afternoon Hits: Tootoo, Anders, Moore, Fraser, Ericsson, Omark, Reinhart and some line combos
Renaud Lavoie: The Red Wings put Jordin Tootoo on waivers. The Panthers put Steven Pinizzotto on waivers. Helene St. James: If Tootoo goes unclaimed and is sent to the AHL, the Wings will get $925,000 in cap relief. Bruce Garrioch:…
Afternoon Rumors: Maple Leafs, Downie, Goaltenders and Draft Lottery
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Most likely that the Leafs will look to get something done with a team in the West. There is that relationship in Anaheim" James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: The Maple Leafs could look at the…
Martin Brodeur Rumors: Won’t ask for trade, but would consider
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Martin Brodeur said he could consider waive his no-trade clause to go to a contender. "I hope it will never happen, but if there is a situation that could be really fun for me and really…