- Jason Gregor via twitter: Oilers Shawn Horcoff broke his knuckle and is out long-term.
- Mike Harrington via twitter: Sabres Ville Leino’s hip is not improving and coach Lindy Ruff is worried that he may not play at all unless another treatment can help.
“This latest treatment option we hope will work,” Ruff said. “Surgery is always the the end of the line. You go to a surgeon, he’s going to recommend surgery. That’s just the way it goes.”
- Arthur Staple via twitter: Islanders Radek Martinek had an MRI yesterday for an abdominal injury. Likely to go on IR to make room for Bailey.
- James Mirtle via twitter: Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle said that Carl Gunnarsson had an MRI on his hip. No muscular damage, but needs rest and treatment.
- Helene St. James via twitter: Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith is out 3 to 4 weeks with a sprained shoulder.
- Sarah McLellan via twitter: Coyotes Matthew Lombardi skated yesterday morning for the first time since his injury.