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Videos of Lecavalier’s slash on Suban and Hornqvist elbows Seguin

There will be no investigation by the NHL on Vincent Lecavalier's slash on PK Suban. At about the 45 second mark, Patric Hornqvist elbows Tyler Seguin and will be reviewed by the league. Suspendable or not?

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Crosby skates 3 of last 4 days … Datsyuk and Rafalski injured … Thrashers and Blues on the Block

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: After a day off, Sidney Crosby was back on the ice yesterday. It was the 3rd time in the last 4 days that he's skated. "I don't want symptoms, and I don't want to…

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Pacioretty ‘contact skating’ in 3-5 weeks … Marchand gets 2 games … Eriksson, Burish out tonight … DeBoer’s could be out in Florida … Starting goalies

Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens medical staff is saying that Max Pacioretty is expected back 'contact skating' in 3 to 5 weeks. He's on complete rest until March, then rehab begins. On March 8th, he suffered a…

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Injury notes on Hiller, Parise, Eriksson, Anderson, Drury and Osgood

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller, out since the all-star break with symptoms of dizziness, has been feeling better and is taking limited shots from teammates. “I kind of want to definitely push but I guess…

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NHL Prospect notes on Kuznetsov, Markstrom, McIlrath and Bourque

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Capitals prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov said to SovSport about coming to NHL next year, "Because I am not ready. Everyone including me, the coaches, the ownership understand that I need to grow up to the NHL level,…

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Video link to Heatley hit … Afternoon injury updates … Preds-Weber talks on hold till off-season

TSN: Link to video of SJ-Dallas game. Dany Heatley to have hearing regarding his head shot today. Douglas Murray also delived a questionable hit to Loui Eriksson. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Stars coach Marc Crawford via text about Erickson, "He's…

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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?

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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