George Richards: Panthers say that Ed Jovanovski has not been taken off the IR.
Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma on defenseman Kris Letang: “There’s not a timetable on Kris’ return at this point.”
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Hearing that Penguins James Neal’s upper-body injury is of the four to six week type. So, he could be out for a couple more weeks, if not more. He’s been out for two weeks already. Matt D’Agostini is not eligible to come off the LTIR until next week.
Missy Zielinski: Lightning’s Martin St. Louis didn’t skate yesterday.
Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Nikolai Kulemin still has a walking boot on. Looks like it will be awhile before he’s back.
Jonas Siegel: Leafs James van Riemsdyk didn’t skate yesterday. Mark Masters: Randy Carlyle said that JVR is out with back spasms.
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Tim Gleason said that next Thursday may be the “safest bet” for his return.
Gary Lawless: Jets coach Claude Noel said that Evander Kane, Brian Little and Jim Slater are all day-to-day. Kane could be able to go tonight.
Ian Mendes: Sharks GM Doug Wilson said that Dan Boyle will need a few more days before a full evaluation on his injuries are known.
Rob Parent: Flyers Kimmo Timonen left last night’s game with a lower-body injury.
Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle said that James Reimer will be able to practice today. Reimer had a “headache” after the hit. (left after 32 seconds after a collision with a teammate. Missed time two years ago with a concussion)
John Lu: Canadiens Max Pacioretty has a left hamstring strain and will be out three weeks. The Canadiens won’t make any AHL call ups to fill the roster spot.
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Anton Khudobin might be able to return after next week.
Chip Alexander: It’s unlikely that Hurricanes Elias Lindholm will play against the Islanders. They might wait until they play the Wild next week.
Helene St. James: Red Wings Ken Holland said that Niklas Kronwall has a “mild concussion.”