Bettman to meet with Edmonton’s Owner and Mayor … Smid and Whitney status unknown … Iginla ready … Greiss will start for Sharks
John MacKinnon of the Edmonton Journal: Gary Bettman has invited Oilers owner Daryl Katz and Edmonton's Mayor Stephen Mandel to New York from some constructive dialogue on the arena project. “I invited them in because I’m concerned that the framework…
Afternoon notes on Smid, Nystrom, Cumiskey, Callahan, Vokoun, Campoli, Senators, Red Wings and Blues
Edmonton Oilers via twitter: Oilers defenseman Ladislav Smid has been cleared for contact. Ben Eager is skating but is still wearing a no-contact jersey. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Smid wants to play in Sunday's season opener, but the…
Friday morning notes on Boogaard, Turris, Doan, Fisher, Havlat, Connolly, Campoli, Erixon, Hanzal and Kesler
Abby Simons of the Star-Tribune: A judge has thrown the charge of felony third-degree sale of a controlled substance against Derek Boogaard's brother Aaron. Aaron didn't buy the painkillers for Derek, he was only holding onto them. He's still being charged…
Twitter notes involving the Maple Leafs and Gagner, Sabres, Jets, Rangers, Wild, Kings and Panthers
Damien Cox via twitter: Persistant chatter that the Maple Leafs are interested in Sam Gagner of the Oilers. A defenseman would head to Edmonton. Luke DeCock via twitter: DeCock wonders that if Gagner his available, would he fit in Carolina,…
Avery could return to Rangers … Alfie could retire after season … Havlat’s status uncertain … Habs claim Betts … Hulsizer closing in on Blues
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said that Sean Avery could be back with the Rangers at some point. "Of course we could recall him if he’s in Hartford and earns that," Sather said. "You never…
Could Rangers be interested in Leafs Dmen? Iginla practicing … Halvat needing clearence … Orpik may not be ready … Saad makes ‘Hawks … Schenn’s contract notes
Ron Wilson via twitter: Wilson says: "Steckel immediately improves our PK. Size is a huge bonus. Faceoffs are going to help bigtime in all areas. Can also help on the wing!" Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Maple Leafs are still…
Maple Leafs acquire David Steckel from the Devils
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded a 2012 4th round pick to the New Jersey Devils for David Steckel. Steckel is famous for the hit he put on Sidney Crosby that gave him his first concussion. I would think that…
Avery to waivers … Backlund out 6 weeks … Schenn heading to AHL … Connolly practices … Canucks claim Weise … Today’s waivers
Larry Brooks via twitter: The Rangers will be waiving Sean Avery. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Rangers called around to gauge interest in Avery prior to waivers. Their farm team may be an option along with Europe. Pierre LeBrun via…
RNH makes the Oilers … Pens cut roster, put Crosby and 4 others on IR … Roster notes for the Blackhawks, Isles, Preds, Sharks and Leafs
Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will start the season with the Oilers. RNH was skating with Ales Hemskyand Taylor Hall. “Ryan will start the season with us,” said Renney. “We all understand the parameters there that he…
Malone and Edler won’t be suspended for their hits over the weekend
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Lightning forward Ryan Malone won't be suspended for his head hit on Canadiens defenseman Chris Campoli. Canucks defenseman Alex Edler won't be suspended for his hit on Taylor Hall. NHL sees it as "examples of head…
Twitter notes involving the Devils, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Panthers, Jets and Hurricanes
Tom Gulitti via twitter: Reportedly on waivers for the NJ Devils: Corrente, Harrold, Leach, Sestito, Fraser, Zharkov, Veilleux. Tracey Myers via twitter: Blackhawks assign Jimmy Hayes, Marcus Kruger, Peter LeBlanc, Brandon Pirri, and Dylan Olsen to Rockford of the AHL.…
Monday morning notes on the Maple Leafs, Flyers, Jets, Coyotes, Canadiens, Devils, Isles, Oilers and Kings
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs sent goalie Ben Scrivens to the AHL yesterday, with more cuts expected today. Matt Frattin will likely skate with Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin in Thursday's opener, that's if Grabovski is…