Conspiracy in Colorado? Stewart back next week? Couture injured … 8 D in Phoenix, may not trade anyone
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Peter Budaj will get his 2nd straight start over Craig Anderson. Dater thinks "this is clearly a slap in Anderson’s face," as he's done nothing to warrant a 2nd game (allowed 4 goals on…
Flyers looking for a winger … Roster moves from Leafs coming … Regehr could be trade target … LA needs scoring … Why Leafs didn’t get Wolski
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers lost out on Jamie Langenbrunner after offering the Devils 2 draft picks (I think the deal more to do with Langenbrunner wanting to go Dallas than what was the better offer).…
Yzerman won’t trade top draft picks … Canucks Dman update … Salary dump in Ottawa … Semin out 2 games
Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times: As the trade deadline approaches, don't expect Lightning GM Steve Yzerman to include any 1st to 3rd round 2011 or 2012 draft picks to in bring some additional help. Yzerman added "I don't want…
No progress on Stamkos talks … Frolov done for the season … Commodore to AHL … Armstrong questionable for tonight
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: There has been no progress since the end of November on contract extension talks with Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning. GM Steve Yzerman has said they had sent Stamkos's side an initial…
Bruins could be fit for Phillips … Kings re-sign Johnson, Doughty update … Injury notes on Semin, Backstrom, DiPietro and more
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Senators decide to trade Chris Phillips, the Bruins could be a good landing spot for him. Rich Hammond of LAKingsInsider: The LA Kings have locked up defenseman Jack Johnson to a 7…
Pronger skating … Backstrom groin problem? Stuart’s jaw broken, Kostopoulos to be suspended (video)? Horcoff 2 weeks away?
Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Chris Pronger skated yesterday by himself for the 2nd time since fracturing his foot. He could be back in the Flyers lineup around the All-Star game later this month. Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Niklas Backstrom's…
Nieuwendyk has permission, but hasn’t spoken to Richards … More on Langenbrunner and Gorges … Arnott next? Starting goalies and waiver clears
Dan Rosen via twitter: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said he has permission to talk to Brad Richards about a contract extension. Steve Zipay via twitter: According to Brad Richards agent, they haven't spoken to the Stars about a new contract.…
Crosby has mild concussion … Gorges done for season … Injured Stars … Timonen ailing
Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Sidney Crosby will be out the Penguins lineup for at least a week with a mild concussion. Crosby was 'stunned' from a David Steckel accidental hit during the Winter Classic, and was also…
No truth to Savard-Regehr twitter rumor … Cortisone shot for Ovie … Eberle has appendectomy … Starting goalies … Commodore on waivers.
Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Source told Murphy no truth to the Marc Savard for Robyn Regehr twitter trade rumor. Brian McNally via twitter: Alex Ovechkin had a cortisone shot after Tuesday's game, Capitals not saying where. Matt Hendricks also had…
Injury notes for Leclaire, Oshie, Eager, Brown, Mitchell and Smith
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Pascal Leclaire practiced yesterday, limiting to 25 minutes of lower-body work, could be the backup on Friday. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Blues forward T.J. Oshie is taking part in practice but not "battle…
3 groups of Flames that could be traded… Getzlaf out 4-6 weeks … Karlsson only safe Senator … Commodore asks for trade … plus more
Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Sportak lists 3 groups of Calgary Flames that could be traded 1. The UFA's: Curtis Glencross, Brendan Morrison, Anton Babchuk, Steve Staios, Adam Pardy and Alex Tanguay. 2. Not playing up to Snuff: Niklas…
Richards to remain a Star for now … Senators hotseats … Eberle out 10 days … Osgood to retire? Turris, Moreau injured
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: "Barring a total collapse, don't expect Stars to trade Brad Richards." Heika guesses the Stars will hold onto Richards, and if they can't re-sign him by the start of free agency, they could…