Injury Notes: Crosby, Orpik, Backstrom, Regehr, Horton and Gaborik
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins will start their series without Sidney Crosby and Brooks Orpik. Crosby still has not been cleared for contract. “As soon as he says the word,” Crosby said. “As long as he feels…
Roster Notes: Blues, Wild, Leafs, Canucks, Rangers, Penguins, Bruins, Capitals, Canadiens, and Ducks
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues T.J. Oshie was skating with Patrik Berglund and David Perron this morning. Michael Russo: Wild's Jason Pominville has been ruled out of Game 1. Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak said he'll play in Game 1 against…
Quick Hits: Jovanovski, Stamkos, Three Stars, rookie of the month and replacing Nill
Bob Duff: Panthers Ed Jovanovski on retirement: "My mindset is work hard in the summer, get my hip strong, but it's too early to say." Erik Erlendsson: An MRI on Steven Stamkos's knee came back clean enough to allow him to…
Morning Rumor Hits: Clarkson, Possible Oilers targets and an Offer sheet for Pietrangelo?
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Devils David Clarkson isn't sure what to expect when it comes to unrestricted free agency. “I’m going to have my meeting with Lou and see what happens, I haven’t really even touched on it,” Clarkson…
Injury and Roster Notes: Blackhawks, Wild, Blues, Red Wings and Senators
Brian Hamilton of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Dave Bolland and Ray Emery will miss Game 1 of their series with the Wild. Both are out with lower-body injuries. "We're going to rule them out for (Tuesday)," Quenneville said. "We'll say day-to-day.…
Injury notes and lines: Crosby, Staal, Clowe, Bozak, Pominville, Demers, Ward, Phillips, Rangers and Leafs
Bob McKenzie: The Penguins likely won't know until tomorrow afternoon if Sidney Crosby will be medically cleared to play on Wednesday. Steve Zipay: Rangers Marc Staal practiced today in a regular jersey. Derek Dorsett was in a non-contract jersey. Andrew…
Morning Hits: Briere, Smith, Bryzgalov, Elias, Iginla, Laviolette, Byfuglien, Whitney and the Hurricanes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Flyers buyout Daniel Briere, he could end up in Montreal.Coyotes Mike Smith is looking for $6 million a year and has refused to sign a deal with the Coyotes. Smith could be an…
Quick Hits: Avalanche, Stars, Red Wings and Schneider
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche have fired coach Joe Sacco after missing the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. "The organization believes a change of leadership behind the bench is needed going forward," Greg Sherman, Avs…
Morning Hits: Nill, Nieuwendyk, Malone, Flames, Neuvirth, Ducks, Luongo, Jets and Sabres
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sources saying that Red Wings assistant GM Jim Nill will replace GM Joe Nieuwendyk in Dallas. Andy Strickland: Confirms reports that Nill will replace Nieuwendyk. Erik Erlendsson: Erlendsson doesn't see the Lightning buying out Ryan Malone…
NHL Videos: HNIC Hotstove and Coach’s Corner
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Injury Notes: Schneider, Oshie, Stamkos and Bozak
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: Indications are that Canucks Cory Schneider will be ready to go for Game 1. Lou Korac: Blues Hitchcock said that TJ Oshie could have played yesterday, but a few extra days off will help.…
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…
