Afternoon notes involving the Coyotes future, Gagner, Brassard, Maple Leafs, Devils, Kuba, Schenn, Stars injures, Karlsson, Oilers and Bryzgalov
Nick Ctsonika via twitter: Bill Daley said they continue to talk with 2 prospective buyers for the Phoenix Coyotes. As long as it's progressing, they'll continue to work towards keeping the team there. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The NHL says…
Stars trade Barch and pick to Florida for Hauswirth and pick
Dallas Stars via twitter: The Dallas Stars have traded winger Krys Barch and a 2012 6th round pick to the Florida Panthers for Jake Hauswirth and a 2012 5th round pick.
Fistric gets a 3 game suspension for his hit on Niederreiter
Dallas Stars defenseman Mark Fistric received a 3 games suspension for his hit on Islanders Nino Niederreiter. Violation: Rule 42.1 Charging - "A minor or major penalty shall be imposed on a player who skates or jumps into, or chargers…
Brodeur isn’t thinking retirement. PHX moving to Quebec City next year? Blue Jackets reject ‘Canes trade offer … Injury notes for your fantasy hockey teams
Bob Mitchell of the Toronto Star: Thoughts of retirement haven't crept into Martin Brodeur's mind yet. “I haven’t given any thought to that,” Brodeur said. “There might be a time when I have to ask that question but I’m not…
NHL Attendance for each team after 10 home games
We bring you our first installment in tracking NHL home attendance for the 2011-12 season. The below chart tracks each teams home attendance after 10 games. 13 teams are running at or above 100% capacity. 18 teams have a capacity…
Quick afternoon hits: waivers, Suter, Oilers lines … Montoya, Brodeur and Elliott will start tonight
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Jets claim Ben Maxwell on waivers from the Ducks. Patrick O'Sullivan (Coyotes) clears waivers. Todd Cordell via twitter: Predators defenseman Ryan Suter's agent Neil Seehy told Cordell that "Ryan likes it very much in Nashville"…
NHL suspends Tootoo for 2 games
The NHL has suspended Predators forward Jordin Tootoo for 2 games for running over Sabres goalie Ryan Miller.
Tradability of some Capitals … Gillis responds to Luongo rumors … Injury notes on Markov, MacDonald, Kubina, Martinez, Richards, Higgins and Morrow
Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance looks at the tradability of some Capitals if they can't turn it around. Alex Ovechkin: Anything is possible, but he is the face the franchise. He has a cap hit of $9.5 million until 2020-21.…
NHL realignment for the 2012-13 season
The NHL Board of Governors have reached a decision on realignment for next season. Each team will at least have a home-and-home with every other team. Darren Millard via twitter: In the 7 team conference, teams play each other 6…
Fantasy hockey news, injury updates, starting goalies, and waivers
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Ducks put Ben Maxwell on waivers. The Coyotes put Patrick O'Sullivan on waivers. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Predators forward Jordan Tootoo will have a hearing at 5 PM EST for hit running over of Ryan…
Realignment will be a hot topic at the Board of Governors meetings. What do you think?
The Board of Governors will be discussing a 4 Conference realignment option this week. This proposal would also include 2 rounds of intra-conference playoffs, with re-seeding for the final four (conference semi-finals). Travel (regular season and playoffs) will definitely be…
Blackhawks could use a 2nd line center … Bruins have plenty of cap space … Board of Governors meetings … Stastny injured
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blackhawks have moved Patrick Kane back to wing, which likely means they are back in the market for a 2nd line center. David Bolland is best suited for the 3rd line role and…