- Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: “After being examined by the Bruins medical staff, Marc has been diagnosed with a moderate concussion,” said GM Peter Chiarelli in a statement posted at the team’s media site this evening. “There is no timetable for his return and there will be no further updates at this time.”
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Trade rumors that Jarome Iginla could be heading to the NY Rangers are “utter nonsense.” David Pagnotta via twitter: Hadn’t heard the Iginla-Rangers rumors, and people he asked are balking at it.
- Andy Stickland via twitter: Local St. Louis talk of Erik Johnson being traded is “nonsense.”
- David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: San Jose Sharks forward Ryane Clowe should be back in the lineup Wednesday after missing 4 games. Antero Niittymaki can come off the IR on Thursday, though they don’t play again until after the all-star break.
- Brent Wallace via twitter: Mike Fisher has a limited no trade clause, he provides a list of teams he doesn’t want to go to.
- Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby has missed 9 games with a concussion so far, he’s making progress, but is still experiencing symptoms and won’t be attending the all-star game.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: The LA Kings are desperate for scoring and could look to deal for a big time right winger. They would likely have to include Wayne Simmonds or not re-sign Justin Willians.
- Sidney Crosby speaks about his concussion.