- Jonas Siegel: The Maple Leafs have recalled Josh Leivo on an emergency basis, stemming from Daniel Winnik’s injury. His status is still unknown.
- Mike Brophy: Maple Leafs Phil Kessel and Daniel Winnik are not at their morning skate.
- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: NHL VP Colin Campbell thinks it might be time to re-name some of the NHL trophies. LeBrun’s new trophy names:
Hart Trophy (MVP) — Wayne Gretzky trophy
Art Ross (points leader) — Gordie Howe trophy
Norris (D-man) — Bobby Orr trophy
Calder (rookie) — Mario Lemieux trophy
Lady Byng (sportsmanship) — Jean Beliveau award (a man who’s all about class)
Selke (defensive forward) — Bob Gainey trophy
Jack Adams (coach) — Scotty Bowman award
- Michael Smith: Anton Khudobin will start in net for the Hurricanes.
- Wes Gilbertson: Karri Ramo will start in net for the Flames.
- Chad Graff: Darcy Kuemper will start in net for the Wild.
- Stephen Lorenzo: Cam Talbot will start in net for the Rangers today, Henrik Lundqvist will go tomorrow.
- Sarah McLellan: Mike Smith will start in net for the Coyotes.
- Mike Brophy: Jonathan Bernier will start in net for the Maple Leafs.
- Don Brennan: Craig Anderson will start in net for the Senators. Robin Lehner will start on Sunday against the Maple Leafs.