Colorado acquires Canadiens defenseman O’Byrne
TSN: The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Ryan O'Byrne from the Montreal Canadiens for prospect Michael Bournival. O'Byrne has only appeared in 3 games for the Canadiens this season. Bournival plays for the Shawinigan Cataractes in the QMJHL. Eric Duhatscek via…
Savard to practice, still 6-8 weeks away … Jarome continues to struggle in Calgary … Leighton returns to practice … plus more
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Marc Savard will begin practicing in the next 2-3 days with the Bruins. ''He's doing much, much better,'' said Chiarelli. ''He has been symptom-free for a while now, increasing his skating...all in all,…
Wednesday afternoon NHL lineup and injury notes
Jonas Siegel of AM640: The Maple Leafs had a players only meeting this morning, everyone spoke during the meeting. "What they found was a lacking enthusiasm and a work ethic in need of some spark." Well no #$@%, anyone who…
Lou needs to do something with the Devils … Kings lineup moves … Miller in as backup … Will Chara be 2nd tallest one day?
Scott Burnside of ESPN: Lou Lamoriello is going to have to shake things up after the Devils terrible start. "I take full responsibility," Lamoriello told ESPN.com. "I put those people on the ice. Certainly we're not happy with where we…
Kane on the Left Wing? Can Flyers sign both Carter and Leino? Giggy not happy with Leafs … Ron Wilson Audio
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Chicago Blackhawks continue to tweak their lines. At practice yesterday Patrick Kane was on the left side (usually RWer), with David Bolland at center and Marian Hossa on the right side. This line…
Bruins, Predators injury updates … PPP look at Leafs coaching situation … DGB has GM meeting agenda … Bloge Salming video
James Murphy of ESPN Boston: Both Marc Savard and Marco Sturm are ready to make final push to return to the Bruins lineup according to Peter Chiarelli. Chiarelli wouldn't say that Savard is close, "but he's getting there." Chiarelli estimates…
‘Coaches Challenge’ shevled … Some starting goalies and lineup notes for Leafs, Senators, Canucks and Capitals
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Dale Tallon's 'coaches challenge' has been shelved at the GM meetings. James Mirtle via twitter: JS Giguere will start tonight. Korbinian Holzer remains in the lineup, Christian Hansen and Carl Gunnarson are out. Erik Erlendsson via…
Stamkos and Weber to talk extensions with their respective clubs … Carter and Leino contracts next for Flyers? Mitchell out 4-6 weeks … More injury updates
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Steven Stamkos's agent, Don Meehan, is expected to meet with Lightning GM Steve Yzerman today to discuss contract extension. The Nashville Predators continue to talk with Don Meehan about a contract extension for Shea Weber. Former…
Monday afternoon injury and roster updates
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: X-rays on Willie Mitchell's upper-body injury showed no breaks or fractures, an MRI is being done today. The LA Kings also need to decide this week if they'll be sending Kyle Clifford (9 games)…
Ron Wilson’s job is “Safe” … Krejci out with concussion … Schneider trade bait eventually
Paul Hunter of the Toronto Star: Brian Burke has said Ron Wilson's job as the Toronto Maple Leafs coach is "safe". While he's not in panic mode, there's no question he'd like to increase the teams talent level. “I’m told…
Flyers-Giroux close to extension … Unrest in Calgary … Devils and Sharks looking for a Dman … Doan out week-to-week … NHIC Hotstove video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Philadelphia Flyers are close to signing winger Claude Giroux to a contract extension. There is unrest in Calgary, Jarome Iginla trade rumors, coach and management issues, assistant GM Jay Feaster could take over…
Spezza on the PK? Another Dman out for Blues … Bouchard doesn’t get clearance
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Jason Spezza will find himself on the penalty killing unit. Spezza basically hasn't killed penalties since his AHL/OHL days. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues have lost another defenseman. Barret Jackman…