Sens still trying to make a deal, tight against the cap … Boychuk out a month … Kovalchuk plays, scores only goal … plus more
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray hasn't been able to find a trade partner yet in his attempt to shake up his team. They are tight against the salary cap, which could be marking it harder…
Ilya Kovalchuk a healthy scratch … Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove video … Ducks talking to Senators and Sabres
Tom Gulitti via twitter: The decision to scratch Ilya Kovalchuk from the New Jersey Devils lineup was made mid-day, and it was John MacLean's decision and not managements. MacLean later added, “I’m not discussing it. It was my decision. I…
Senators notes … Pominville to have baseline test next week … Burrows to practice next week
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators were without Jason Spezza last night, he's listed as day-to-day with a groin injury. He is questionable for tonight's game against the Canadiens. He originally hurt his groin before training camp.…
Alexander Radulov burning more bridges in Nashville?
Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo! Sports: On Thursday, Alexander Radulov signed a contract extension with the Salavat Yulaef of the KHL. Initially it was reported that it was 3 year deal, but apparently it's a 2 year extension, he's under contract…
Foote out with concussion … Ersberg on waivers, then to KHL … Some starting goalies tonight
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote is listed day-to-day for now, as he suffered a concussion last night. He'll definitely be out tomorrow night, more will be known tomorrow. Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Vinny Lecavalier…
Vancouver Canucks Rick Rypien suspended 6 games
TSN: Vancouver Canucks forward Rick Rypien was suspended for 6 games without pay for grabbing a fan on Tuesday. The Canucks were also fined $25,000 as per League policy. Rypien had his disciplinary hearing this morning in New York. The…
More on Brad Richards … Radulov signing KHL extension? NHL attendance
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Heika answers questions from readers. Asked if signing Brad Richards to a contract extension could help entice a new owner. Heika thinks it's possible and that they have already considered it, but it…
Stars looking for revenue sharing money? Does Winnipeg have the Corporate support? Doughty out a week … Greiss to Sweden
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning Star: The Dallas Stars are looking for future revenue sharing money. The Hockey News reported earlier this week that they've already received $8 million, but other reports are that they are in process of…
Sens shopping Spezza and Dmen? Lecavalier a game time decision … Bailey out tonight … Snow Angel Video
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Sources have told Strickland that Senators GM Murray is shopping Jason Spezza. He's also unhappy with his blueline, and if he could move 1 or 2, he'd do so. Ian Mendes via twitter: Senators lines…
Problems in Ottawa? Senators looking to make a move
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Things aren't going well in Ottawa so far this season. Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray thinks that Alexei Kovalev may be skating slower this year, possibly due to his off-season knee surgery, though Kovalev…
Drew Doughty may have concussion? Gretzky not going to KHL … Canucks keeping all Dmen? Lupul skating
Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider: LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty suffered an upper-body injury in the 1st period of last night's game. He played almost 7 minutes in the 1st period, was on the last in the final minute,…
Rypien suspended indefinitely, hearing Friday … Green still out … Richards off top PP unit … Burke and Lamoriello audio
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Canucks Rick Rypien has been suspended by the NHL, pending a hearing. Pierre LeBrun, hearing is 'in-person', which is required under the CBA to suspend a player for 5 games or more, but doesn't necessarily mean…