- Renaud Lavoie: The Flyers put Jason Akeson on waivers.
- Kristen Odland: Flames Devin Setoguchi clears waivers and is AHL bound.
- Nashville Predators: Derek Roy returned to the lineup yesterday.
- Andrew Gross of the The Record: Rangers Ryan McDonagh was paired with Dan Girardi yesterday and it looks like he could return to the lineup. He’s been out since Nov. 1st with a separated left shoulder.
- George Richards: Panthers David Bolland (groin) should return to the lineup next week. They won’t send him to the AHL on a conditioning assignment.
- Amy Mortiz of the Buffalo News: Sabres Cody Hodgson missed practice yesterday for some personal reasons.Tyler Myers also missed practice. Ted Nolan on Myers:
“Today’s a good day to get some medical treatment and cross our fingers he’s ready for tomorrow,” he said. “We’re banking. We’re hoping. Right now it’s probably 50-50.”
Cody McCormick was wearing a no-contact jersey as he works his way back from a concussion. Josh Gorges practiced. He’s missed the past five games with a knee injury.
- George Richards: Roberto Luongo’s arm injury is “not serious” and that he is day-to-day.
- George Richards: The Panthers put Scottie Upshall on the IR to clear a spot for Dan Ellis.
- Jsason Botchford: Canucks Zack Kassian is out two to three weeks with a finger injury.
- Rob Mixer: Blues Jackets Ryan Johansen is expected to play today. Missed practice yesterday.
- Eric Stephens: Ducks Francois Beauchemin didn’t practice yesterday and likely won’t play tonight.
- Ken Warren: Senators Mark Borowiecki suffered a lower-body injury against the Blues and didn’t skate yesterday.
- Edmonton Oilers: Matt Hendricks left last night’s game with a leg injury.
- Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul gets put on the put on the spot when asked if he has a girlfriend.