Tim Panaccio: Sounds more promising for Flyers Kimmo Timonen than it did a couple weeks ago. If he’s able to return, GM Ron Hextall would have to clear some cap space. Sam Carchidi: Hextall said he’ll have more info on Timonen in the next day or two.
Edmonton Oilers: Oilers coach Nelson on Taylor Hall’s lower leg injury: “He’s still day-to-day. It’s a bone bruise.” His status for tonight is not known.
Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Mike Johnston doesn’t know if Evgeni Malkin will be on the ice this weekend. If he is, he could travel with the team to Western Canada next week.
Dave Isaac: Flyers GM Ron Hextall thinks that Shayne Gostisbehere could be back playing by the end of February.
Tim Panaccio: Hextall said that Scott Laughton skated yesterday on his own and is making some progress.
Tim Panaccio: Flyers Nicklas Grossmann said he needs more time with his right shoulder movement. It was a soft-tissue injury and not a dislocation.
Ansar Khan: Red Wings Jonas Gustavsson is getting close to returning. When he’s ready he’ll go to the AHL for a game or two on a conditioning assignment.
Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Joe Vitale is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is questionable for tomorrow.
Scott Mitchell: Flames Curtis Glencross (lower-body) practiced yesterday, but was ruled out by head coach Bob Hartley for their game against the Wild.
Mike Heika: Stars Erik Cole and Brett Ritchie practiced yesterday and will be game time decision tonight.
Ken Wiebe: Jets head coach said there is nothing to be concerned with regards to Dustin Byfuglien and Jacob Trouba. Both will play against the Flyers.
Rob Mixer: The Blue Jackets put Jeremy Morin on the IR with an upper-body injury.
