Injury updates on Quincey, Anderson, Bergeron, Giguere, Souray and audio from Phaneuf
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Kyle Quincey should be returning from his concussion soon, which would give the Avalanche 8 defenseman. Jonas Holos has been scratched the last 2 games despite playing well. Craig Anderson is also getting closer…
Flames send White and Sutter to Carolina for Babchuk and Kostopoulos
Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: The Calgary Flames have sent defenseman Ian White and forward Brett Sutter to the Carolina Hurricanes for defenseman Anton Babchuk and forward Tom Kostopoulos. Brett is the son of GM Darryl Sutter, has gain…
Flames say they haven’t talked to anyone about Iginla … Drury 2-3 weeks away … Tonight’s starting goalies
Vicki Hall via twitter: The Calgary Flames say they haven't talked to anyone about trading Jarome Iginla. Larry Brooks via twitter: Chris Drury has begun skating on his own and is likely 2-3 weeks away from returning from the 2nd…
20 game mark key for Lou … Wang ordered Gordon firing … Canadiens could add a star player … Stars face troubles in trying to re-sign Richards
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Lou Lamoriello will evaluate the New Jersey Devils after the 20 games mark, they've played 18 games so far. Firing MacLean is an option, or MacLean and assistant coach Larry Robinson switching roles. Some of…
Injury notes on Phaneuf, Giguere, Markov, Nash, and Smid
Dave Hilson of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson talking about Dion Phaneuf, “He’s walking now, with a slight limp, it’s barely even noticeable,” Wilson said. “Hopefully, within the next week, he’ll be able to get back on…
Kings sending Schenn to Calgary for Iginla? Not so fast …
Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie was told by more than one person that LA Kings and Calgary Flames haven't had a single discussion about Jarome Iginla. Bob McKenzie reports there are rumors out there that are saying Brayden Schenn would…
Markov’s season likely over? Carcillo out 2 weeks … Gagne practicing but not game ready
Tony Marinaro via twitter: "Specifics on Andrei Markov: Partial tear ACL graft right knee, associated bone contusions, large radial tear, moderate knee joint defusion." Source told Marinaro that "Seeing Markov needed 6 months recovery time last time that his guess…
Krejci and Boychuk travel with Bruins … Keith off 1st PP unit … Markov’s injury won’t be known until Wed. or Thurs. … Audio on Scott Gordon
Joe Haggerty via twitter: David Krejci and Johnny Boychuk will travel with the Bruins to New York according to coach Claude Julien. Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Krejci's return is 50% him, and 50% medical staff. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Andrei…
Markov could go under the knife again … Should Sharks trade Setoguchi? Anderson facing shots
Ranaud Lavoie (RDS) via twitter: Doctors haven't ruled out that Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov might have to have surgery again. More will known later this week. Craig Custance via twitter: Bob Hartley hasn't been contacted by the Islanders about coaching…
NY Islanders fire coach Scott Gordon
Katie Strang of Newsday: The New York Islanders have fired coach Scott Gordon. Gordon will remain with the team as an advisor to GM Garth Snow. Bridgeport (AHL) coach Jack Capuano will be the interim head coach. The Islanders have…
Surgery today for Vinny … Gagner, Krejci back practicing … Ehrhoff will take discount
Erik Erlendsson of Tampa Tribune: Vincent Lecavalier will have surgery on his broken handle today and will be out of the lineup for 3-4 weeks. He has a "non-displaced fracture near the knuckle below his right index finger". Simon Gagne…
Sunday morning NHL Rumor Roundup with Hotstove and SourcesSay video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: “The level of talk has heated up quite a bit,” said a league executive. “I get the sense some teams are getting antsy.” Brian Burke is the most active. The San Jose Sharks would…