Ted Kulfan: Gordie Howe’s family updating his condition: “The Howe family is pleased to report that over the past week. Mr. Hockey has been recovering at a remarkable rate, including his speech, and his ability to walk with the assistance of a walker. Much work lies ahead, and we would like to thank friends and fans worldwide for their prayers and incredible outpouring of support. Our father has been truly moved by the countless phone calls, letters, emails, posts, and the Red Wings “Get Well” gesture during the October 31 game. Mr. Hockey and the entire Howe family cannot thank you all enough.”
Chad Graff: Wild’s Zach Parise has an upper-body injury. Coach Mike Yeo doesn’t know if it’s serious or not.
Lance Pugmire: Ducks John Gibson will be out for six weeks with a groin injury.
Adrian Dater: Avs Brad Stuart is out with a leg injury.
Tom Gulitti: Blues Paul Stastny (shoulder) is skating and is “within days” of returning according to coach Ken Hitchcock.
John Boruk: Flyers Michael Raffl blocked a shot. The Flyers are saying it’s a lower-body injury.
Shawn Mitchell: Blue Jackets Boone Jenner is wearing a brace under the glove on his left hand.
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks Patrick Sharp was injured on a hit by Canadiens Alexei Emelin. He’ll be “out for a bit.”Where Patrick Sharp was injured.
