Afternoon notes on Alfredsson, Hanzal, Smith, Wolski, Gill, Backstrom, Asham, Moore, Leighton and Shaw’s 3 game suspension video
Ian Mendes via twitter: Senators Daniel Alfredsson had a setback yesterday afternoon. He'll be evaluated tomorrow. Chris Kuc via twitter: Coyotes Martin Hanzal and Mike Smith will be game time decisions. Lauri Korpikoski will be out. Terry Koshan via twitter:…
Neal gets 2 hearings, Asham 1 … Shanahan changed mind on Weber … Alfie concussed but might play … Gil skates … Still no Neurvirth/Vokoun
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Penguins James Neal will have 2 separate disciplinary hearings tomorrow. Aaron Asham will have an in-person hearing at 11 am. Dan Rosen via twitter: Neal's hearings are for his hit on Sean Couturier and his charging…
Yakupov wants to be an Oiler … Elliott to start … Sharks may add size … Allaire may retire … Suspension videos for Hagelin and Carkner
Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun: Likely 1st overall draft pick Nail Yakupov said: “I definitely want to go to Edmonton and play for the Oilers, for sure,” “I’ve played in Canada, in Sarnia, for the last two years. I…
Morning notes on: Hall, Oilers draft, Iginla, Leafs, Islanders, Halak, Niskanen, Richardson, Murray, Sedin
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Oilers should consider moving Taylor Hall to center if/when they draft winger Nail Yakupov. Matheson added: "Realistically, the Oilers won’t trade the No. 1 pick unless they get a top…
Afternoon notes on: Radulov, Sedin, Gill, Krejci, Kubina, Rome, Ebbett, Preds and Wings lines, Halak starts
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Predators Alexander Radulov's Russian agent: "Radulov will most likely spend the next season in Russia." Brad Zeimer of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks forward Daniel Sedin won't be in the lineup tonight. Craig Custance via twitter: Predators…
Flames cut ties with Sutter, Lowery … Stars interested in Parise and a Dman … Some Ducks won’t be back … Brodeur wants to play next year …Bitz gets 2 games
Vicki Hall of hte Calgary Herald: The Calgary Flames have mutually parted ways with head coach Brent Sutter yesterday. Assistant coach Dave Lowry will not have his contract renewed. Sutter,“After discussions with Jay since the season ended, it was in…
Weber fined … Helm out … Neil returns … Pens lines … Elliott skates … Leafs and goalies … Morrow’s future … Bitz has hearing
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators Shea Weber was fined $2,500 for hitting Henrik Zetterberg's head into the glass. Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings forward Darren Helm had surgery to repair lacerated tendons in his right forearm…
Morning notes: Flames, Draft lottery, Bourdon, Toews, Omark, Coyotes sale, Sacco, Ruff and Regier … Weber slams Zetterberg’s head video
Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: Flames GM Jay Feaster said they were interested in signing some of the top college free agents, but it didn't pan out. The Flames lose $13 million off their books if they don't bring…
Afternoon notes on: Blue Jackets, Sedin, Flyers, Horton, Toews, Rask, Neuvirth and Blues lines
Dan Tencer via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said that though he'd rather be drafting #1, drafting at #2 may have more options. Easier to move the #2, can't trade the #1. Helene Elliott via twitter: Canucks forward Daniel…
Elliott day-to-day … Zibanejad to AHL … Rangers-Kreider talking … Brian Burke press conference
Sean Gentille of the Sporting News: Blues goalie Brian Elliott is now day-to-day with an upper-body injury suffered in practice. He should be available for Game 1. It increases the odds of Jaroslav Halak starting. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators…
Injury notes on: Briere, Sedin, Carter, Toews, Helm, Stamkos, Ehrhoff and Reimer … Capitals and Blues goalie situation
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers Daniel Briere returned to practiced yesterday and was on a line with Brayden Schenn and Jake Voracek. Briere is still listed as "out indefinitely." David Ebner of the Globe and Mail: Canucks…
Horton a “long shot” … 5 things Habs GM must do … Hurricanes to look at top UFAs … Time to break up Flames? Jets free agents
Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said it's a "long shot" that forward Nathan Horton will be able to return for the playoffs. "If he were to be cleared at some point, he would need at least…