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Off-season questions for Flyers and Capitals … Pronger may have a herniated disc … Glendale wants a year extension

Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Though there is not confirmation yet, it's believed that Chris Pronger has a herniated disc that lead to the back and leg problems. Surgery could be a possibility. Tim Panaccio of CSNPilly: "Unless the Flyers get…

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Bob likely to start, Pronger doubtful … Capitals injuries and off-season notes … Tarasenko could join Blues next year

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: It looks like Sergei Bobrovsky will get the start tonight. He hasn't started since Game 2 of the Buffalo series. Chris Pronger is doubtful for tonight, but hasn't been ruled out by GM Paul…

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Salo in for Canucks … Off-season Blackhawks questions … Arnott and Sturm likely not back for Capitals … Thrasher sale update

Damien Cox via twitter: Predators forward Colin Wilson will be in the lineup for injured Steve Sullivan. Sami Salo is in for the Canucks, Andrew Alberts is likely out. Keith Ballard a scratch. Dan Murphy via twitter: Salo in, Alberts…

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Bryzgalov heading back to Russia? Markov and Canadiens to talk … Plenty of options for Boudreau if fired … 4 ‘Canes UFAs

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: A credible Russian media source is saying that SKA of the KHL has started negotiationg with Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. SKA was the team that signed Evgeni Nabokov last season. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Tretiak says…

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Richards being patient … Lydman has surgery, Sutton struggled … Sabres could use a veteran D … Quick playoff notes

Mark Stepneski of the ESPN Dallas: Brad Richards is being patient with his decision to hit the free agent market on July 1st. “Right now there is no deadline in sight because July 1 is so far away,” Richards said.…

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Pronger has back, hamstring injury? Video of Adam McQuaid crashing into boards … Penguins off-season … Lou wants Hitch? Stars sale getting closer

Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Chris Pronger missed last night's game with an 'undisclosed injury', sources say he hurt his back at the end of Round 1 against the Sabres or before the start of Round 2. He may also have…

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Winger for Malkin? Crosby to be ready for camp … Less money for Doughty … A deal for Crawford at the Draft … Will Umberger want to return?

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins have 3 areas to address this off-season. 1. Hire a power play coach. 2. Find a winger for Evgeni Malkin. 3. Upgrade secondary skill. The Penguins have 17 players under contract for…

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Carlson, Gagne and Kubina hurt last night … Flyers roster notes … Dallas Stars sale progressing

Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals rookie defenseman John Carlson collided with Nate Thompson late in the 2nd period. He lasted about 36 seconds on 2 very short shifts in the 3rd before leaving for good. He'll be listed…

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Crosby confirms setback … Markov wants 3 years … Canadiens off-season notes … Knuble and Wideman update

Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins center Sidney Crosby confirms that he suffered a setback last week, and that he suffered a concussion at the Winter Classic. Crosby also believes that the Victor Hedman hit gave him his 2nd concussion in…

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Zetterberg and Franzen to return … Possible new Ducks for next season … Miller had concussion … Leighton, Nodl and Carter are day-to-day

Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: With Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen returning from injuries, 2 players will have to be scratched. Mike Modano will likely be a healthy scratch. Kris Draper could be another possibility. Jiri Hudler has played…

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Kariya to play a part in Selanne’s decision … Off-season notes on the Blackhawks, Kings and Canadiens

JP Hoornstra of the InsideSocal: Paul Kariya could play a part in Teemu Selanne's plan to play another season or not. Selanne has said he wants to know if Kariya would come back to Anaheim if he decides to play…

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Coyotes staying, Thrashers moving to Winnipeg? Carter close to returning … Gillis fined … Kings Murray wants Handzus and Ponikarovsky back

Darren Dreger via twitter: "Ongoing negotiations to keep the NHL in Glendale. Atlanta is quickly becoming a real option for Wpg next season." Will DePaoli via twitter: If the 'Thrashers' go to the Western Conference, there is chatter that the…

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