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Leighton clears re-entry, to start on Saturday … Torres hearing at noon tomorrow … Some starting goalies

John Shannon via twitter: Raffi Torres has noon hearing tomorrow via phone for his hit on Jordan Eberle. Eric Stephens via twitter: Antero Niittymaki will make his first start for the Sharks tonight since Jan. 13th. Curtis Zupke via twitter:…

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Video of Torres head hit on Eberle … Should he be suspended?

Vancouver Canucks forward Raffi Torres lays a big hit on Edmonton Oilers rookie Jordan Eberle. Torres appears to hit Eberle in the head. Do you think Torres should be suspended?

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Green could play tonight … Big year for Tanguay … Commodore could be bought out … Clowe might play tonight

Scott Fisher of the Calgary Sun: Alex Tanguay has recorded 65 points for the Flames after signing a 1 year, $1.7 million deal in the off-season. He may have priced himself out of Calgary, but he might be interested in…

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Callahan breaks ankle … Flyers put Leighton on re-entry waivers … Sharp to skate in next day or 2 … Starting goalies

New York Rangers via twitter: Rangers forward Ryan Callahan broke is ankle, Torts added "long term injury...out indefinitely." Tortorella added that Matt Gilroy will dress as a RW on Thursday, "gives us some flexibility with having a 7th D in…

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Perry was almost traded to Oilers … Injury notes on Spacek, Lecavalier, Clowe, Green, Hamhuis, Miller, Havlat and 3 Senators

Randy Youngman of the OC Register: In 2003-04, the Anaheim Ducks almost traded Corey Perry to the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks were prepared to send Perry and a 2004 1st round pick to the Oilers for center Mike Comrie. Comrie…

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Briere, Betts to sit out tomorrow … Sacco should stay, Avs should offer Bryzgalov a deal … Stastny done for year … What to do with Voracek and Brassard

Marcus Hayes of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers forward Danny Briere will likely sit out tomorrows game with lower body soreness. Blair Betts will be out too. Chris Pronger suffered a setback last week, will be back skating this week.…

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Some RFA’s to keep an eye on … No Bryzgalov for Leafs … Capitals D update … Datysuk expects to play today

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch thinks there are 3 restricted free agents to keep an eye on. Steven Stamkos: He probably would like one of those large 12 year, $120 million contracts, but the Lightning more interested in…

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Sunday morning videos: NHL Sources Say, Coaches Corner, and HNIC Hotstove

Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove link: NHL Sources Say:The HC Panel discusses the Ducks goaltending heading into the playoffs, and some bad sportsmanship from the Blackhawks. Don Cherry's Coaches Corner:

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Saturday morning free agent notes

Chris Stevenson of the Ottawa Sun: Stevenson thinks with the Devils payroll situation, Zach Parise could get an offer sheet. Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Andrew Ladd and the Atlanta Thrashers continue to talk contract. Both sides are "on…

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Wideman has hematoma … Pronger out till playoffs … Sid practices … Flames off-season options

Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals defenseman Dennis Wideman is out indefinitely with a leg hematoma. Wideman was hit in the leg by Tuomo Ruutu on Tuesday, muscle damage appears limited. Blood was drained from his leg to alleviate…

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Wilson back with Leafs next year … Wideman out week-to-week … Starting goalies for tonight

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: "General manager Brian Burke confirmed as much Wednesday, saying Wilson has “done a marvellous job” and would remain behind the bench for 2011-12." “I said back in the fall, we would not consider…

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2,000 Saves in a Single Season

On March 29th, 2011, Cam Ward recorded 38 saves in a game. Save #34 in that game put him at 2,000 saves for the season, joining 11 other NHL goalies to hit 2,000 saves in a single season. Roberto Luongo,…

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