Randy Sportak: Flames defenseman Mark Giordano will be considered an injury replacement for Team Canada.
Hope Smoke: Pierre LeBrun said that Team Canada debated till the last minute between Logan Couture and Rick Nash. Couture’s injury didn’t play a part in the decision.
Chip Alexander: Re-scheduling with Hurricanes-Sabres will be difficult because of the Olympic year, but it will be done according to Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford.
Adrian Dater: The Avalanche sign Nate Guenin to a two year extension.
Tom Gulitti: The Capitals put Alex Urbom on waivers. They claimed him off waivers on Oct. 3rd from the Devils.
Darren Dreger: Gilbert Brule has cleared waivers and his contract will be terminated.
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said that Elias Lindholm is in Raleigh and could play on Thursday against Toronto.