Injury Notes: Price, Rinne, Timonen, Bolland, Hertl and Marchenko
Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Carey Price will miss the next two games after re-injuring himself during the Olympics. They have recalled Dustin Tokarski. L.A. Lariviere: Mike Babcock said that he was unaware of Price's lower-body injury during the Olympics. Jim Diamond:…
Injury Notes: Tavares, Martin, Bennett, Kindl, Weiss, Franzen and Gaborik
Stephen Lorenzo: Islanders John Tavares said it's a partial MCL tear and that he won't need surgery. Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that Paul Martin will be out four to sixweeks with a broken hand. Pittsburgh Penguins: Beau…
Injury Notes: Lightning, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Wild, Canucks, Leafs and Panthers
Damian Cristodero: Lightning's Steven Stamkos said his x-rays looked really good but added "we're playing it smart." Erik Erlendsson: Stamkos has not been cleared to play on their upcoming road trip. They are now targeting a March 6th return against the Sabres.…
Morning Hits: Couture, Neilsen, Johansson, Kostka, Avs Starters, Toews, Yzerman and Backstrom
Kevin Kurz: Sharks Logan Couture: "I’m ready to go. … feels good as it’s felt in three months.” Brian Compton: The Islanders put center Frans Nielsen on the IR retroactive to February 8th. Katie Carrera: The Capitals have confirmed that Marcus…
Injury Notes: Predators, Blue Jackets, Stars, Canucks and Sabres
Josh Cooper: Predators Pekka Rinne is hoping that an AHL conditioning stint isn't too far away. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin is out two to three weeks with an ankle injury. Mark Stepneski of Stars.NHL: Stars Stephane Robidas is…
Injury Notes: Zetterberg, Martin, Zuccarello, Staal, Filppula and Stamkos
Ansar Khan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg had surgery yesterday to remove part of his disc in his back. He could be out eight weeks, but they are not sure. Elliotte Friedman: Penguins Paul Martin has a hand injury. Rob Rossi…
Injury Notes: Islanders, Wild, Avs, Penguins, Devils, Red Wings, Blues and Predators
Arthur Staple: An MRI reveals that John Tavares has a torn MCL and a meniscus. He will be ready for training camp. Chad Graff: No change in Wild's Josh Harding's status. Each passing day makes a return less likely. Michael…
Morning Notes: Olympic Fallout, Kuznetsov, Partying Austrian’s and the 2018 Olympics
John Shannon: Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Pavel Datsyuk and Alex Semin didn't return to the US on the NHL/NHLPA charter plane as originally planned. Sounding like they will remain in Russia for the closing ceremonies. Craig Custance: An agent suggested…
Injury Notes: Isles, Lightning, Wings, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Capitals, Wild, Leafs, Habs, Preds, Jets, Coyotes, Pens and Ducks
Arthur Staple: John Tavares has a knee injury and is done for the Olympics. Initial news on Tavares is not good, could be multiple ligament damage. Damian Cristodero: Lightning's Steven Stamkos' timetable is still open ended. The goal for him…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Flyers, Predators, Red Wings, Flames, Panthers, Canada, Sweden and Russia
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: (mailbag) Panaccio would not include Samuel Morin in a Shea Weber trade. He would give up a couple first round picks and/or Scott Laugton and more for Weber. Panaccio thinks the Flyers may only make one…
Morning Rumors: Predators, Blues, Blackhawks, Top 5 Defenseman and Barkov Injury
Flutuo Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Predators are only four points out of eighth spot. Pending UFA David Legwand has a no-movement clause and could be a good addition for the Blues or Blackhawks if the Predators look to…
Olympic Hockey Notes: Selanne, Team Canada Scratches, Lehtonen Start, Datsyuk Ailing and Zetterberg Done
Stephen Whyno: Finland's coach on Teemu Selanne's injury: "small upper body injury. Not serious." Greg Wyshynski: Finnish coach does expect him to play. Bob McKenzie: P.K. Subban and Matt Duchene will be in the lineup for Canada. Chris Johnston: Patrick Sharp…