- Don Brennan via twitter: Senators goalie Craig Anderson practiced this morning. Coach Paul MacLean said “as of now” he doesn’t see Anderson playing this weekend.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: Blue defenseman Kris Russel should be in, Wade Redden to sit. Lou Korac via twitter: Alex Steen has been ruled out for tonight’s game.
- John Vogl via twitter: Panthers coach Kevin Deneen said that defenseman Filip Kuba is expected to return against the Sabres. Forward Scottie Upshall is questionable.
- Roger Millions via twitter: Flames Roman Cervenka is out tonight.
- Terrell Williams of Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have activated Tim Gleason and Tim Brent from the IR. They assigned Ryan Murphy to the OHL, Jeremy Welsh and Michael Jordan to the AHL.