Brian Burke files a defamation suit against Internet commentators
Matt Kieltyka of Metro News Vancouver: Brian Burke files a defamation suit against 18 Internet commentators for saying that Burke had a sexual relationship with a female sports reporter from Sportsnet, Hazel Mae, and that he fathered her child. “The…
Morning Hits: Hecht, Miller, Babcock, Stars, Atkinson, Nichushkin, Skinner and Clarkson
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres Jochen Hecht retired from the NHL last night. "It’s best for everybody to start a new life. It’s been a lot of fun. I’ve got some great memories. I lived here and loved this…
Injury Notes: Oshie, Spezza, Schneider, Havlat, Bieksa and Pominville
Andy Strickland: Blues TJ Oshie said that he should be good to go when the playoffs begin on Tuesday or Wednesday. Added that he won't push his ankle if it's less than 100%. Ian Mendes: Senators Jason Spezza has started…
Roster and Goalie Notes: Callahan, Clowe, Bolland, Emery, Pominville, Forsberg and starting goalies
Andrew Gross: Rangers Ryan Callahan may have hurt his hand blocking a shot last night and is not at practice today. Derek Dorsett is in a non-contact jersey. Jim Cerny: Ryane Clowe is not practicing today. Kris Newbury is practicing. Collene…
Morning Hits: Stars offseason, Miller lists townhouse, Oilers could make several moves this offseason and Forsberg to AHL
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (from a chat) Heika thinks the Stars could look at a right handed center in the draft or on the right wing. Elias Lindholm will likely be gone by the time they pick.…
Injury Notes: Crosby, Ward, Clowe and Mitchell
Dave Molinari and Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby has been cleared for contact and is expected to practice with the team today. He's been out since March 30th after fracturing his jaw. He's expected to meet with…
Roster and Goalie Notes: Senators, Canes, Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Canucks, Devils, Caps, Panthers, Blues and Predators
Darren Dreger: Senators confirm that Erik Karlsson will be in the lineup tonight. Sidney Crosby is having more dental work done today. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Alexander Semin has a concussion. Boston Bruins: Nathan Horton not on the ice today. Last…
Flyers Notes: To buyout Bryzgalov or not, Daily evaluation, Briere could be playing last Flyers home game tonight
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: 5 reasons to let Ilya Bryzgalov go: 1. The goalie's zany personality can be a distraction to his teammates. To restore order, buy him out and use his annual cap hit ($5.7 million) to sign/acquire…
Morning Hits: Fehr, Volpatti, Miller, Schneider, Pominville, Franzen, Bertuzzi, Anderson and Elliott
Mike Vogl: Capitals re-sign Eric Fehr to a 2-year, $3 million deal. $1.4 million next year, $1.6 million in 2014-15. Aaron Volpatti signed a 2-year, $1.15 million deal with the Capitals. $550,000 next year and $600,000 in 2014-15. Ansar Khan:…
Roster and Goalie Notes: Hejduk, Karlsson, Sharp, Schneider, Bertuzzi, Bolland, Staal’s … Lines and Starting goalies
Mike Chambers: Avalanche winger Milan Hejduk will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Wild. It could be his last NHL game. Bob McKenzie: If Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson is able to get back into the lineup against the…
Morning Hits: Jagr, Calvert, Brodeur, Zidlicky and Elias
Randy Miller of the Courier Post: Jaromir Jagr said that the Philadelphia management didn't want to negotiate a contract until after they knew the outcome of the two $100 million offers they had on the table. By the time Zach…
Injury Notes: Timonen, Bertuzzi, Miller, Orpik and Sharp
Adam Kimelman: Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen is out for the rest of the season with a compression fracture in his right foot. Frank Seravalli: Recovery is expected to be four to five weeks. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press:…