Injury Notes: Rinne, Comeau, Gudas, Burrows, Fasth, Eriksson and Kane
Nashville Predators: Pekka Rinne has been cleared to start weight-bearing exercises. There is still no timetable on his return. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Blake Comeau has a sprained left MCL and will be out four to six weeks. Erik Erlendsson:…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Panthers, Rangers, Oilers, Pens, Jets, Lightning, Leafs, Bruins and Scouting PHX-MIN
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres Pat LaFontaine is hoping that Ryan Miller wants to stay long-term in Buffalo. “The most important thing is to listen to what Ryan Miller wants to do,” LaFontaine said. “Obviously you’d love to keep…
Quick Hits: Sabres, Redden, Couture, Tennyson and Erat
Pierre LeBrun: Before hiring Tim Murray as their new GM, the Sabres interviewed 10 people in total. Bruce Garrioch: Talk is that Murray's deal is for five years. John Vogl: Sabres GM Tim Murray: "Good drafting allows you trade well, and then…
Injury Notes: Rinne, Tangauy, O’Reilly, Rinaldo, Edler, Burrows, Bolland, Comeau and Bishop
Nick Cole: The Predators are hopeful to have an update on Pekka Rinne today. Adrian Dater via Sulia: Avs Alex Tanguay practiced yesterday in a non-contact jersey. He'll push it hard next week and it's possible he could return soon.…
Late Morning Rumors: Kadri, Gardiner, Gagner, Skinner, Briere, Kane and some Goaltenders
The Fourth Period: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis is still looking for a top-six forward. It is thought that he could be willing to trade Nazem Kadri and Jake Gardiner if they get the right offer. The Rangers, Devils, Flyers…
Morning Rumors: Caps, Isles, Oilers, Bruins, Jets, Sabres, Leafs, Spartak and Dmen Trade Possibilities
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Gormley wonders if it's time for the Capitals to make a trade. They've lost seven of nine, and have Michael Neuvirth and Martin Erat looking for a change of scenery. The Islanders could be looking for…
Morning Hits: Ducks, Urbom, Smith, OEL and Schneider
Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks are the fifth team in the last 40 seasons to recorded at least a point in each of their first 20+ home games. Todd Cordell: The Devils claim Alex Urbom off waivers from the Capitals. Tom Gulitti:…
Injury Notes: Canes, Wings, Blues, Flyers, Blue Jackets, Devils, Lightning, Leafs, Canucks, Avs and Sharks
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Eric Staal will be out a couple more games. Cam Ward could skate today. Michael Smith: Hurricanes Jiri Tlusty (appendectomy) and Riley Nash (lower-body) practiced yesterday. Both players are still on the IR. Helene St. James: Red…
Morning Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Sharks, Rangers, Avs, Kings, Sabres, Habs, Flames, Scouting Kings-Wild
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Oilers Sam Gagner's no-trade clause hasn't kicked in yet. GM Craig MacTavish promised to honour it this season. Both sides may now believe it's time for a change. There has been no contract talks between the…
Morning Hits: Giordano, Couture/Nash, Guenin, Urbom, Brule, Lindholm, Pearson, Dumba and Brodeur
Randy Sportak: Flames defenseman Mark Giordano will be considered an injury replacement for Team Canada. Hope Smoke: Pierre LeBrun said that Team Canada debated till the last minute between Logan Couture and Rick Nash. Couture's injury didn't play a part…
Injury Notes: Canadiens, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Senators, Devils, Red Wings, Ducks and Flyers
Elliotte Friedman: Canadiens Alex Galchenyuk will be out six weeks with a broken hand. Chicago Blackhawks: Nikolai Khabibulin had rotator cuff surgery and is out for four to five months. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avs Ryan O'Reilly might…
2014 Sochi Olympics – Group A Rosters: Russia, Slovakia, United States and Slovenia
Group A Russia Goaltenders: Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) Semyon Varlamov, Colorado Avalanche (NHL) Alexander Yeryomenko, Dynamo Moskva (KHL) Defencemen: Anton Belov, Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Alexei Emelin, Montreal Canadiens (NHL) Andrei Markov, Montreal Canadiens (NHL) Evgeny Medvedev, Ak Bars…