Weber fined … Helm out … Neil returns … Pens lines … Elliott skates … Leafs and goalies … Morrow’s future … Bitz has hearing
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators Shea Weber was fined $2,500 for hitting Henrik Zetterberg's head into the glass. Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings forward Darren Helm had surgery to repair lacerated tendons in his right forearm…
Morning notes: Flames, Draft lottery, Bourdon, Toews, Omark, Coyotes sale, Sacco, Ruff and Regier … Weber slams Zetterberg’s head video
Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: Flames GM Jay Feaster said they were interested in signing some of the top college free agents, but it didn't pan out. The Flames lose $13 million off their books if they don't bring…
Afternoon notes on: Blue Jackets, Sedin, Flyers, Horton, Toews, Rask, Neuvirth and Blues lines
Dan Tencer via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said that though he'd rather be drafting #1, drafting at #2 may have more options. Easier to move the #2, can't trade the #1. Helene Elliott via twitter: Canucks forward Daniel…
Elliott day-to-day … Zibanejad to AHL … Rangers-Kreider talking … Brian Burke press conference
Sean Gentille of the Sporting News: Blues goalie Brian Elliott is now day-to-day with an upper-body injury suffered in practice. He should be available for Game 1. It increases the odds of Jaroslav Halak starting. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators…
Iginla situation … Canes looking at Parise? Jets opening to trading 1st round pick … Price waits for contract … Plus lots more
Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Jarome Iginla said he'd prefer to stay in Calgary but admitted that he wouldn't be interested in staying around for an Edmonton-like rebuild. He still believes the Flames are "close." James Mirtle of the…
Injury notes on: Briere, Sedin, Carter, Toews, Helm, Stamkos, Ehrhoff and Reimer … Capitals and Blues goalie situation
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers Daniel Briere returned to practiced yesterday and was on a line with Brayden Schenn and Jake Voracek. Briere is still listed as "out indefinitely." David Ebner of the Globe and Mail: Canucks…
2011-12 NHL Attendence for each team: Final numbers
Here are the final home attendance numbers for the 2011-12 season. The Winter Classic attendance is included in Philadlephia's numbers, hence the high "% Capacity" number. 15 teams had 100% capacity or more. 20 teams had over 96% capacity. The…
Horton a “long shot” … 5 things Habs GM must do … Hurricanes to look at top UFAs … Time to break up Flames? Jets free agents
Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said it's a "long shot" that forward Nathan Horton will be able to return for the playoffs. "If he were to be cleared at some point, he would need at least…
Morning notes on: Iginla, Stastny, Schultz, Koivu, Bouchard, Latendresse, Canadiens, Neil and Selanne
Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: The Flames will have to look Jarome Iginla's future with the team this offseason. Francis brings up the question, "Is Iginla more valuable here or as trade bait as this team tries to reshape…
Morning notes on: Kiprusoff, Grossman, Neil, Stars, Nash, DiPietro, Crabb, Flyers, Grabovski and Starting goalies
Vicki Hall of the Calgary Herald: Flames Miikka Kiprusoff's no-movement clause is set to expire this offseason. Questions will be brought up this offseason if the Flames should trade him or not. “Hockey is a business,” Kiprusoff said. “Those things…
Stars could make FA splash … Nash hurt … Henrik OK … Carter may be good for playoffs … Flames UFAs … Schneider says Luongo … What was Clowe thinking?
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars may make a push for Zach Parise and/or Ryan Suter. They will have to evaluate Sheldon Souray and Radek Dvorak. Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch: Rick Nash may have played…
Afternoon notes on: Boychuk, Grossman, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Senators and bunch of starting goaltenders
Fluto Shinzawa via twitter: Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk is day-to-day with a mild knee sprain. Tim Panaccio via twitter: Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossman is wearing 2 knee braces and remains optimistic for the playoffs. Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins Sullivan,…