Panthers looking for an explanation … Backes at $5 million? MRI for Armstrong … Spezza playing Saturday?
Ian Mendes via twitter: Florida Panthers coach Peter DeBoer said that Dale Tallon will seek to get further explanation on the Colton Orr's goal from last night. (video of goal at bottom of this entry with Kypreos, Watters and Millard…
NHL Trade talks beginning … Leafs get offer … Could the Flyers trade Carter? Bruins up for trading Leafs pick? Yandle not going anywhere?
David Pagnotta via twitter: Teams like the Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Senators, Bruins, Ducks and Kings are starting to make trade calls but nothing is imminent. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Noted for the 10,000 time, Brian Burke won't ask Tomas Kaberle…
Injury notes on Sheldon Souray, Craig Anderson, Dan Sexton and Jordan Staal
Updated 10:15 am Vance of BanginPager: Jason Pominville failed his neuro test yesterday, will re-take today. Adam L. Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times: The Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell could be returning to the lineup Saturday, but Monday against the…
Souray hurts hand in AHL scrap … Bruins interested in Yandle, others … New Jersey Devils notes … plus lots of other updates
Ryan Rishaug via twitter: Sheldon Souray will be out for 2 weeks after hurting his hand in a fight. Video at bottom of post, about 40 seconds in.. Adrian Dater via twitter: Dater thinks the Colorado Avalanche could be a…
Dustin’s Brown hit on Antti Miettinen a check to the head?
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown was kicked out of last night's game for a hit that was deemed to be a check to the head. The hit is expected to be reviewed by…
Doughty to IR … Bruins-Maple Leafs rumors … Canadiens interested in Bieksa? Sabres to get 3 back by weekend?
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Los Angeles Kings have placed defenseman Drew Doughty on the IR retroactive to October 21st, and have recalled Jake Muzzin from the AHL. The Kings won't be rushing Doughty back. It looks like…
Kovalchuk missed a team meeting? More injury and practice updates
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Indications are pointing to Ilya Kovalchuk missing a team meeting on Saturday. I personally don't get why they would try to keep that such a secret, they had to figure it would come out eventually (if…
Will facts come out in Kovalchuk benching today? Plenty of players not at practice today … New #1 line in Toronto?
Greg Brady via twitter: From a Devils insider, Kovalchuk's benching had nothing to do with his on-ice play. Brady speculates that it might come out today what the real reason was, theory is the he skipped or was late for…
A way for Wade Redden to return to the NHL next season, but would he?
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: According to Brooks, there is a way that would see Wade Redden possibly return to the NHL next season, though it's unlikely to be with the Rangers. Redden will still be owed $16.5 million…
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.…