Videos: Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove, Coaches Corner and NHL Sources Say
Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove Link: Panel discusses GM meetings. (If someone from CBC reads this ... please offer an 'embed' option) NHL Sources Say: Capitals goalie situation, Quebec City, Phoenix Coyotes, Craig Anderson contract talks, David Bolland concussion, category…
Sunday morning rumors and notes
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Coyotes know they need to re-sign Ilya Bryzgalov, but how much can they afford. He currently is making $4.25 million, and they may not be able to go higher than $5.25 million per…
Roy could be return this year … Sens want to re-sign Anderson … Canucks UFA Dmen … Lou hoping for Parise return
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres center, Derek Roy, out since Dec. 23rd with a torn quad, could return this season. Though he may not be ready until mid-May, if the Sabres made it deep into round 2 or…
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?
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…