Radulov and Blues sale update … Free agency approach changing? Injury notes: Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Lecavalier, Bogosian and Versteeg
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile is "cautiously optimistic" that Alexander Radulov could return to the team soon. “The table is set, everything has been discussed, all the hurdles have been cleared,” Poile said via phone from…
Tyler Myers gets a 3 game suspension
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers gets a 3 game suspension for his hit from behind on Montreal Canadiens forward Scott Gomez. The hit was in clear violation of rule 41.1 - Boarding.
Afternoon notes on: Crosby to return, Radulov, Avery, Letang, NHL rules, Bergeron, Parenteau, lines and starting goalies
Pens Inside Scoop via twitter: Penguins Sidney Crosby will return on Thursday against the Rangers. Slava Malamud via twitter: Reports out of Russia are that Alexander Radulov is leaning towards returning to the NHL, but the KHL leaders are doing…
Sabres Tyler Myers has disciplinary hearing for hit on Gomez
Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers will have a disciplinary hearing for his hit on Canadiens forward Scott Gomez. Do you think Myers will get suspended? How many games?
Scouts watching Flyers … Cap going up for now … No waivers for Radulov approved … Ante upped for Jokinen … Wings out
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: 43 Blue Jackets fans took advantage of the Jackets "free switch" from Jeff Carter jersey name plate to Jack Johnson. Many scouts will be watching the Flyers as they have pending UFAs Matt Carle, Nicklas Grossman…
Ducks un-signed top prospect Justin Schultz’s season is over … Now it’s decision time
McKenzie and Stephens on the Anaheim Ducks un-signed college defenseman Justin Schultz. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Ducks top prospect Justin Schultz's season ended yesterday at the University of Wisconsin. He's said to be considering all options including: "1. Returning…
Injury notes for Sabres, Canadiens, Flyers, Sharks, Blues and Stars … Video of hybrid icing rule that GMs are discussing
Mike Harrington via twitter: Tomas Vanek and Patrick Kaleta are back in. Matt Ellis has a knee injury, not sure if season ending. Andrej Sekera has pneumonia and it's getting worse. Dave Stubbs via twitter: Canadiens David Desharnais is a…
Top 25 2012 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted
Not everyone will agee with it, but here is our Top 25 NHL free agent list for 2012 unrestricted free agents. In creating this list we took into account a players age, position, and likelihood of re-signing with current team.…
Leafs offseason could involve big trades … No talks yet with Karlsson … Rangers not thrilled with Howson … Radulov to meet with KHL officials … No Leafs for Parise
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Since there aren't any big name free agents that fit Brian Burke desires, a top forward and goalie, he may have to look at making a trade for one, maybe Rick Nash or Ryan…
Crosby not returning today … Toews hopes for Tuesday … Souray 50-50 for Tuesday … Thorburn out 3 weeks … Brodie out with UBI
Pittsburgh Penguins via twitter: Sidney Crosby won't play today. He doesn't have symptoms or had any setbacks. Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Crosby on his return, "Hopefully, it's soon." When asked if Thursday against the Rangers was possible, "That's…
Morning notes on Radulov, Howard, Morrow, injured Blues and Green’s 3 game suspension
Update: Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Chesnokov is checking a report that Radulov is set to join the Predators in the next couple days. He's cautious with the outlet as it's coming from an outside agent who has players on the…
Afternoon notes involving: Toews, Hjalmarsson, Radulov, Vanek, Ruutu, Brown, Morrow, Desharnais, Leafs lines and starting goalies
Chris Kuc via twitter: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews: "No one else can tell me how I feel. It's up to me to be honest with myself and be smart about it." There is no timetable for Toews return. Niklas Hjalmarsson will…