Morning Rumors and Notes: Thornton, Oilers, Weber, Preds, Phaneuf, Steen, Parise, Ericsson and Fedorov
Some notes from the last couple days. NHL: (click the link to read the 12 page document) Gary Bettman upholds Shawn Thornton's 15 game suspension. The National Hockey League Players’ Association (the “NHLPA” or the “Union”), on behalf of Boston Player Shawn…
Injury Notes: Franzen, Brunner, Parise, Dupuis, Upshall, Ericsson, Gudbranson, Hertl, Brown and Salo
Bill Roose: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Johan Franzen won't play until after Saturday. Hopeful that Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm can play on Saturday. Rich Chere: Devils Lou Lamoriello on Damien Brunner: “He felt much better the 2nd…
Afternoon Hits: Weiss, Sabres Recalls, Harrison, Brewer, Lines and Starting Goalies
Detroit Red Wings: Red Wings Stephen Weiss had surgery on his sports hernia. Expected back after the Olympic break. Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres have recalled defensman Mark Pysyk and forward Johan Larsson. Rob Mixer: Hurricanes defenseman Jay Harrison is out…
Injury Notes involving 15 teams
Farhan Lalji: Canucks Roberto Luongo left last night's game. Ben Kuzma: Coach John Tortorella said that Luongo has a lower-body injury and is day-to-day. Kuzma thinks it wouldn't be a stretch to say that it is a groin strain. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues…
Injury Notes: Gaborik, Brunner, Polak, Visnovsky, Orr Glencross, Hertl, Downie, Gorges, Weiss and Gonchar
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Marian Gaborik broke his collarbone four shifts into his return. Todd Cordell: Devils Damien Brunner is out at least four weeks with a lower-body injury. Lou Korac: The Blues put Roman Polak on the IR with…
Injury Notes: Hertl, Backes, Bernier, Horton, Gaborik, Leopold, Clowe, Brunner, Rinne and Doan
Kevin Kurz: Sharks Tomas Hertl's recovery "may be longer" than a month according to Bob McKenzie. Lou Korac: Blues David Backes is traveling with the team. Chances are slim that he plays on Saturday, but Monday is not out of…
Injury Notes: Zetterberg, Howard, Weiss, Bozak, Eriksson,Tanguay, Zibanejad, Bernier and Hertl
Ansar Khan: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Henrik Zetterberg will be ready for their game on December 29th. They are hoping that Jimmy Howard is ready to return either on December 30th or January 1st. George Sipple: Red…
Afternoon Hits: Schenn, Lecavalier, Tootoo, Hedman, Staal, Fiddler, Clowe, Backes and more
Mark Stepneski: Stars Max Fortunus cleared waivers and will remain with the team for now. Tim Panaccio: Flyers Brayden Schenn will play tonight. Vincent Lecavalier said he had his best day on the ice and hopes to be back quicker…
Injury Notes: Malkin, Edler, Harding, Schenn, Lecavalier, Smith, Abdelkader, Clowe and the Blue Jackets
Mike Halford: Penguins Evgeni Malkin will miss their next two games. Brad Ziemer: Canucks coach John Tortorella on Alex Edler: "He’s still a ways away. I can’t even say day to day. It’s after the (Xmas) break and who knows where…
Injury Notes: Boll, Fiddler, Franzen, Getzlaf and Schenn … Video of nasty hits taken by Getzlaf and Schenn
Stephen Whyno: Blue Jackets Jared Boll will be out three to four months after surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle. Dallas Stars: The Stars have put Vernon Fiddler on the IR and recall Cameron Gaunce. Helene St.…
Afternoon Hits: Wild, Capitals, Lightning, Leafs, Blue Jackets, Flames, Canadiens, Sabres, Wings and Jets
Michael Russo: Wild's Josh Harding left practice after taking a high shot from Erik Haula. Adam Vingan: The Capitals recall Casey Wellman from the AHL. Katie Carrera: Mikhail Grabovski didn't join the team this morning, out for tonight. Katie Carrera:…
Injury Notes: Penguins, Bruins, Avalanche, Devils, Blue Jackets, Kings, Red Wings, Blues and the Stars
Pens Inside Scoop: The Penguins put Kris Letang on the IR. Joe Haggerty: Source saying Jarome Iginla has been cleared to play tonight against the Flames. Colorado Avalanche: Patrick Roy said that Alex Tanguay (knee/hip) could start skating next week.…