Canucks Edler Suspended for 3 Games For Hit on Sharks Hertl
NHL: Canucks defenseman Alex Edler has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head of Sharks forward Thomas Hertl. Edler is a repeat offender and he'll forfeit $182,926.83 in salary.
Roster Notes: Oilers, Leafs, Red Wings, Capitals, Islanders, Avalanche and Blue Jackets
Joanne Ireland: The Oilers have sent defenseman Denis Grebeshkov to the AHL on a conditioning assignment and recalled Philip Larsen. They have also re-assigned Brandon Davidson. Corey Pronman: The Maple Leafs re-assign T.J. Brennan to the AHL. Ansar Khan: The…
Injury Notes: Nash, Bishop, Letang and Bolland
John Giannone: Rangers Rick Nash is back in New York and won't be playing tonight or tomorrow. Spector's Hockey: Lightning's Ben Bishop is day-to-day with a lower body injury. They have called up Kristers Gudlevskis. Damian Cristodero: GM Steve Yzerman said…
Alex Edler and Patrick Kaleta will have disciplinary hearings
Nick Kypreos: Canucks Alex Edler will have a noon hearing. Sabres Patrick Kaleta will have an in person hearing. Pierre LeBrun: Both Edler and Kaleta will have hearings for illegal checks to the head. At about the 29 second mark…
Morning Rumors: Erat, Bernier, Flyers, Moulson and Gardiner
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: (s/t Pro Hockey Talk) Capitals Martin Erat has been playing on the fourth line and averaging only 7:59 a game. When asked if he has considered asking for a trade, he said: “No, not yet.” Josh…
Morning Hits: If Thornton scored four goals …. Bernier and Franson
Jason Botchford: Sharks Joe Thornton would have an interesting celebration if he scored four goals in a game. After hearing reporters asking Thomas Hertl if he was showboating on his fourth goal of the game the other night, Thornton said “Shut up, have…
Injury Notes: Nash, Gustavsson, Eaves, Stalberg, Jones, Ruutu, Perrault, Penner, Palmieri and Beleskey
Nick Cotsonika: Hearing that Rangers Rick Nash could be out for seven to 10 days. Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Jonas Gustavsson is still a few days away from returning. Patrick Eaves is targeting a Oct. 26th return. Mark…
Quick Hits: Lupul, Clowe, Matthias, Tallinder, Urbom and Latta
Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul is expected to play tonight. Rich Chere: Devils Ryane Clowe's x-rays on his foot were negative. Swelling was only issue. Steve Goldstein: Panthers Shawn Matthias likely won't play due to an illness. Mike Harrington:…
Lines, Pairings and Starters: Hurricanes, Devils, Stars, Maple Leafs and Avalanche
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes lines: Tlusty-EStaal-Semin; Gerbe-JStaal-Dwyer; Skinner-Nash-Dvorak; Bowman-Sutter-Lindholm. Westgarth, Ruutu extra forwards. Defensive pairings: Faulk-Sekera; Hainsey-Bellemore; Murphy-Harrison. Komisarek also working with Faulk. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes PP unit: Semin, EStaal, Tlusty, Lindholm, Murphy; 2nd PP: Skinner, JStaal, Gerbe, Faulk, Harrison. Tom Gulitti: Devils lines: Zubrus-Elias-Jagr; Clowe-Henrique-Ryder;…
Morning Rumors: Gardiner, Ranger, Bryzgalov, Murray and Dubnyk
Mark Masters: Maple Leafs Jake Gardiner on trade rumors: 'You always hear a little bit but I try to stay out of it' ... 'I remember Schenn, it seemed like he was talked about every single day & nothing happened for the…
Morning Hits: Escrow, Fedorov, Wellwood, Coyotes and Nielsen
Bob McKenzie: Initial statement that escrow would be 20 percent was incorrect. The NHLPA decided to reduce it to 14 percent. John Shannon: Players were told that escrow is 14 percent. Pavel Lysenkov: CSKA's GM Sergei Fedorov is coming out of…
Injury Notes: Parros, Belesky, Thomas, Backstrom and Potter
Dave Stubbs of Hockey Inside/Out: Canadiens George Parros, out with a concussion, is "almost symptom-free." “He is feeling good, doing a lot better,” Bergevin said, while cautioning that Parros shouldn’t be expected back on the ice imminently. “A concussion is a…