Roster Notes: Terry, Lindholm, Smith, Smithson, Newbury and McGinn
Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes recall Chris Terry and assign Elias Lindholm to the AHL. Corey Pronman: The Maple Leafs send Trevor Smith to the AHL. Chris Nichols: The Leafs sign Jerred Smithson. Smithson had been on a PTO. David Strehle:…
Injury Notes: Holland, Ward, Skinner, Downie, Greene, Vrbata and Wilson
Rich Chere: If the Devils activate Peter Holland, GM Lou Lamoriello said that Patrick Elias or Jon Merrill will go to the IR. Michael Smith: Hurricanes Cam Ward did some off ice work yesterday. Chip Alexander: Ward is a little ahead…
Afternoon Hits: Tootoo, Anders, Moore, Fraser, Ericsson, Omark, Reinhart and some line combos
Renaud Lavoie: The Red Wings put Jordin Tootoo on waivers. The Panthers put Steven Pinizzotto on waivers. Helene St. James: If Tootoo goes unclaimed and is sent to the AHL, the Wings will get $925,000 in cap relief. Bruce Garrioch:…
Afternoon Rumors: Maple Leafs, Downie, Goaltenders and Draft Lottery
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Most likely that the Leafs will look to get something done with a team in the West. There is that relationship in Anaheim" James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: The Maple Leafs could look at the…
Martin Brodeur Rumors: Won’t ask for trade, but would consider
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Martin Brodeur said he could consider waive his no-trade clause to go to a contender. "I hope it will never happen, but if there is a situation that could be really fun for me and really…
Oilers and Rangers Rumors: Hemsky, Yakupov, Del Zotto, Kreider and Miller
Jim Matheson: Matheson wonders about a Ales Hemsky for Michael Del Zotto deal. Hemsky's $5 million salary could be an issue though. Jim Matheson: Matheson wonders if the Oilers would be interested in Rangers Chris Kreider. Patrick Kearns: "I think there's a good chance they…
Injury Notes: Rinne, Skinner, Tanguay and Bolland
Josh Rimer: Nick Kypreos reported that Predators Pekka Rinne has an E.Coli infection in his hip and will likely be out six to eight weeks. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Coach Kirk Muller said that there is no update on Jeff Skinner's…
Afternoon Notes: Erikson, Versteeg, Desharnais, Calvert, Schlemko, Kunitz, Neal, Olesz and Mazanec
Mike Halford: Bruins Loui Eriksson will be back in the lineup tonight against the Stars. George Richards: Looking like Kris Versteeg will be back in the Panthers lineup on a line with Goc and Kopecky. Gomez and Barch will be…
Morning NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs looking for a forward … Oilers scouting Rangers-Ducks
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "I wouldn't be surprised if the Leafs made a move. They need another body down the middle. It won't be a panic move" ... "I would imagine that Nonis is looking to see what is…
Morning Hits: Murphy, Eakins, Olesz, Booth, West records, 18-year olds, Lupul and Dumba
Hockey Central: Hurricanes Ryan Murphy was fined $2,213.68 for clipping Rangers Derek Dorsett on Saturday. Gene Principe: Oilers coach Dallas Eakins: "We're in a depressing state and we just have to shake it." Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said that…
Injury Notes: Neal, Anderson, Tanguay, Morrow, Bolland, Coyle, Strait, Koivu, Nash, Skinner and Khudobin
Pittsburgh Penguins: James Neal skated by himself yesterday morning for an extended period of time. Beau Bennett practiced. Coach Dan Bylsma expects them to do the same today. Don Brennan: Senators Craig Anderson will not travel with the team to…
Injury Notes: Bolland, Bozak, Morrow, Lecavalier, Ovechkin, Eriksson, Callahan, Franzen and Kane
Stephen Whyno: Maple Leafs David Bolland is out indefinitely after having surgery to repair a tendon on the outside of his left ankle. Tony Ambrogio: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak was put on the LTIR retroactive to Oct. 25th with a…