NHL Realignment Talk
The below is from a collection of tweets by Bob McKenzie regarding NHL realignment. "Remember, neither NHLPA nor NHL B of G have agreed to this yet. It's still just a proposal. Top 3 teams in each of two 8-team East…
Quick Hits: Filppula, Coach’s challenge, Wider nets, Iginla, Smith, Scouting Leafs-Flyers, Sit Kulemin?
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If there is NHL expansion, it won't happen in the next year or two. You have to think that Gary Bettman as a good idea of the scenarios for the Coyotes for next year.A couple teams…
Injury Notes: Sharks, Red Wings, Capitals, Avalanche, Stars and Jets
Kevin Kurz via twitter: Sharks Brent Burns is out for at least the next two games. Coach McLellan hasn't ruled out Martin Havlat and Tommy Wingels for tomorrow. Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings forward Darren Helmis going…
Injury Notes: Malkin, Miettinen, Byfuglien, Rome, Larsen, Green, Anderson, Michalek, and Spezza
Pittsburgh Penguins via twitter: The Penguins have put Evgeni Malkin on the IR retroactive to February 22nd. Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: Antti Miettinen's return from a concussion lasted 17 seconds as a puck rod up his stick and "hit him in an…
Capitals sign Holtby and Erskine to extensions … Penguins sign Eaton … Coyotes give Schlemko an extension
Stephen Whyno via twitter: The Capitals signed goalie Braden Holtby to a 2-year, $3.7 million contract extension ($1.85 million salary cap hit). He'll make $1.7 million next year and $2 million in 2014-15. Stephen Whyno via twtter: The Capitals signed…
Injury Notes: Malkin, Kiprusoff, Reimer, Brodeur and Gustavsson.
Seth Rorabaugh via twitter: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that Evgeni Malkin isn't suffering from disorientation and headaches. Pittsburgh Penguins via twitter: Bylsma said that Malkin hasn't had disorientation or headaches at any point since hitting the boards. Randy Sportak via…
Garrioch’s rumor roundup … Liles on borrowed time? Whitney scratched … Clowe suspended pending hearing
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Jarome Iginla and Flames haven't had any serious contract talks. Many believe that Iginla will be traded, but GM Jay Feaster shouldn't expect to hit a home run with the pending UFA. "I'm just not sure…
Video: Hockey Night In Canada Hotstove and Coaches Corner
Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Realignment being worked on my NHL and NHLPA. I - Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins and Capitals. II - Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Senators, Lightning and Maple…
Injury Notes: Frattin, Johnson, Girardi, McDonagh, Del Zotto and Malkin
Jonas Siegel via twitter: Looking like Maple Leafs Matt Frattin is about a week away from returning. Aaron Portzline via twitter: Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Seth Rorabaugh via twitter: Rangers defenseman…
Blackhawks have their trade targets … Bruins scouting Flyers, Penguins … Streit looking for 3-4 year deal
Craig Custance via twitter: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman uses a specific strategy when looking to make midseason trades. Along with his scouting staff, they target specific players who they think would be a good fit with their team and who…
Injury Notes: Redmond, Bieksa, Malkin and Clutterbuck
Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Jets Zach Redmond had 3 hours of surgery to repair a completely severed femoral artery, and cuts to the femoral and popliteal vein. His season is likely over. “I’ve been doing this for 12…
Roster notes and Starting Goalies: Gallagher, Baertschi, Coyle, Caps, Wings, Canes and Devils
Dave Stubbs via twitter: Canadiens rookie Brendan Gallagher will be a game-time decision tonight. Torie Peterson of the Flames.NHL.com: Flames Sven Baertschi could return to the lineup tonight according to coach Bob Hartley. Michael Russo via twitter: The Wild have…