- Dan Rosen via twitter: The Dallas Stars have announced that Jere Lehtinen has officially retired from the NHL.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins coach Bylsma said that Jordan Staal is still weeks away.
- Dan Rosen via twitter: Evgeny Malkin is out of the Penguins lineup tonight. Mike Comrie is out another week. Staal is making progress but not close.
- Jimmy Murphy via twitter: “Sturm trade unlikely unless team trading for him has definite return date. But still unlikely.”
- Tim Sassone via twitter: Andrew Raycroft will start for the Stars tonight. Kari Lehtonen has tightness in his leg.
- Alec Brownscombe via twitter: Brian Burke’s self imposed Christmas trade freeze kicks in tomorrow at midnight.
- Jonas Siegel via twitter: Jonas Gustavsson will start for the Maple Leafs tonight.
- Jonas Siegel via twitter: Dion Phaneuf could return tomorrow versus the Flyers according to coach Ron Wilson.
- The Globe and Mail Audio: James Mirtle posts audio from Dion Phaneuf today.
- The Globe and Mail Audio: Mirtle posts audio from Ron Wilson today.
- Fan 960 Audio: Matt Stajan talks with Rob as the Flames get set for a two game road trip.