Should Brad Marchand get suspended for his hit on RJ Umberger? If so, for how long?
Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand hits Columbus Blue Jacket R.J. Umberger in the back of the head. The NHL will definetely be looking at it today. Do you think he'll get suspended? How long?
Backstrom still day-to-day … DiPietro back soon … Possible Avs goalie targets … Halpren and Plekanec injured
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is still day-to-day with a fractured thumb. He was on the ice taking shots yesterday, testing it out, no timetable is set. Semyon Varlamov, out with knee issues, is ready…
Injury notes for Oilers, Capitals and Avalanche … Nazem Kadri recalled by Maple Leafs
Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers forward Ales Hemsky will have surgery on his shoulder, labrum tear, and is done for the year. Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers forward Shawn Horcoff is out at least 7-10 days with a small crack…
Bettman’s 5 step plan … Lemieux sends Bettman letter outlining team fines for suspensions … Gardiner and Hishon sign entry level deals
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Gary Bettman outlines the NHL's 5 step plan. 1. "Brendan Shanahan working with NHLPA to expedite equipment modifications." 2. "Revised concussion protocol. If player is suspected to have had one, must be removed from the bench…
Crosby skates … Pronger out 3-4 weeks, surgery tomorrow … New concussion protocol
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Sidney Crosby has been symptom free for a couple days and skated today. He's still day-to-day. Standard rehab protocol usually calls for 2 to 3 weeks before playing after being out 2 1/2 months. Will DePaoli…
NHL Attendance for each team after 30 home games
Here's our 3rd installment of home attendance for NHL teams, after 30 home dates. The Islanders have crawled just past the 10,000 mark, and the Coyotes past the 11,000 mark. RK TEAM30 Games 10-11 AVG % Capacity20 Games 10-11 AVG…
Crosby’s father refutes retirement pressure report … Green back late this month and other Capitals notes … Paul Stastny clears air about is dad’s comments
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: GM meetings today are all about head shots and concussions. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun talked to Sidney Crosby's father on Friday and there was no truth to Bob McCown's reports that Crosby's family was trying…
Pronger’s injury … Free agent Weber … Cox thinks Leafs should go after Bryzgalov … NHL Sources Say Video
Tim Panaccio of CSNPHilly: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says that Chris Pronger is still day-to-day with his hand injury, and has been wearing a removable cast. He has now missed 3 games due to the injury, but expects to play…
Crosby’s family wants him to retire hockey says McCown, Kypreos responds … Stastny has back injury … Perron done for year?
Adrian Dater via twitter: Paul Stastny suffered a back injury last night, his status for tonight is not known yet, but it's not looking good. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Sources are saying that Blues forward David Perron will not…
Injury notes on Gagner, Steen, Jackman, Brassard, Sullivan … Kubina gets 3 games for elbow with video
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Sam Gagner is done for the year after a tendon was severed in his hand after being inadvertently by teammate Ryan Jones. “You hop over the boards 50 times a game and this…
D options for Blue Jackets … Parise update … Bolland leaves game … Air Canada not happy with head shots
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: By trading Rostislav Klesla (3 years remaining), and bringing in Scottie Upshaw (UFA) and Sami Lepisto (RFA), the Blue Jackets gained some financial flexibility for next season, even though the salaries for this year…
Video of Zdeno Chara’s hit on Max Pacioretty. What are your thoughts?
Scary hit by Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara on Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty. Darren Dreger via twitter: Chara has a phone hearing with the League today at noon. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: "Severe concussion for Max Pacioretty. Neck injury. Possible fracture…