Injury Notes: Blues, Wings, Avs, Devils, Bruins, Wild, Sens, Coyotes, Panthers, Flyers, Oilers and Rangers
Lou Korac: Blues defenseman Jordan Leopold is awaiting medical clearance. If he gets it, he could come off the IR today. Chuck Pleiness: Red Wings Patrick Eaves said he suffered a dislocated jaw from Joffrey Lupul's cross-check. He didn't suffer…
Derek MacKenzie Suspended For Three Games For Boardin Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Blue Jackets Derek MacKenzie has been suspended by the NHL for three games for boarding Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson. OEL was injured on the play and MacKenzie has not been suspended or fined in the past. Was this suspension TOO MUCH,…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Ryan, Avalanche, Stars, Penguins, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Michael Russo: The Sabres claim Zenon Konopka off waivers from the Wild. Kevin Allen: Team USA GM David Poile said that Brian Burke had Bobby Ryan on his final ballot. Michael Russo: "Poile says criticism is part of what goes on…
Blue Jackets Derek MacKenzie To Have Hearing For Hit on Ekman-Larsson
Blue Jackets Derek MacKenzie will have a hearing with the NHL for his hit on Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Ekman-Larsson left the game and didn't return. Do you think MacKenzie SHOULD get suspended? Do you think he WILL get suspended? How…
Trade Rumors: Rentals, Canadiens, Kings and Capitals
Katie Strang of ESPN: Rental candidates at the trade deadline: Thomas Vanek, Mike Cammalleri, Matt Moulson, Ryan Miller and maybe Ryan Callahan. Strang thinks that Jaromir Jagr and possibly Martin Brodeur (citing Rich Chere) could be added to that list.…
Free Agent Rumors: Rangers and Flyers
Katie Strang: The Rangers have had contract discussions with Dan Girardi. As of early this week, there had been no talks with Anton Stralman. The Rangers have not spoken with Ryan Callahan recently. That could change when he returns from…
Quick Hits: Coyotes, Flyers, Bruins, Blues and Maple Leafs
Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Keith Yandle has been told to be ready if there is an injury to any of the USA defenseman. David Strehle: The Flyers have lost 106 games due to injury this season, but only 29 have been for non-LTIR.…
Injury Notes: Canadiens, Blues, Ducks, Senators, Sabres, Flyers, Coyotes and Avalanche
Dave Stubbs: Canadiens George Parros is seeing a concussion specialist at the University of Michigan. Lou Korac: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said that Jordan Leopold should be ready by this weekend. Eric Stephens: Ducks Bruce Boudreau said there is no…
Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul To Have Hearing For His Cross-Check On Patrick Eaves
NHL Player Safety: Maple Leafs Joffery Lupul will have a hearing on Friday afternoon for his cross-check on Red Wings Patrick Eaves. Lupul was suspended in March last season for two games for an illegal check to the head of…
Afternoon Notes: Blue Jackets, Sabres, Pens, Canucks, Blues, Coyotes, Bruins, Flames and Caps
Jeff Rimer: Blue Jackets Nathan Horton will make his Blue Jackets debut tonight against the Coyotes. Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to be their backup. Mike Harrington: Sabres Henrik Tallinder will be out one to two weeks with an upper-body injury.…
Wild Put Konopka On Waivers … Could the Jets, Oilers and Flames Be Interested? Wild Notes
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Wild have put center Zenon Konopka of waivers today. Coach Yeo said it was because they needed to call up a goalie (recalled Darcy Kuemper. Josh Harding not ready yet.), but Russo doesn't buy…
Maple Leafs Trade Liles and Prospect to Hurricanes for Gleason
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman John-Michael Liles and prospect Dennis Robertson to the Carolina Hurricanes for defenseman Tim Gleason. The 33-year old Liles is under contract until the end of 2015-16 season, with a $3.875 million cap hit. Liles was…