- Aaron Portzline via twitter: When the Columbus Blue Jackets made Fedor Tyutin a healthy scratch last week, Rangers GM Glen Sather inquired. When NY Rangers made Michael Del Zotto a healthy scratch, Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson inquired. No Tyutin and Filatov for Del Zotto was discussed.
- George Richards via twitter: Tomas Vokoun will start for the Panthers tonight against the Flyers.
- Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Bruins forward Brad Marchand is out tonight. Daniel Paille will be on a line with Gregory Campbell and Shawn Thornton.
- Arthur Staple via twitter: Vinny Prospal practiced with the NY Rangers today in a non-contact jersey.
- Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Ondrej Pavelec will start in net for the Thrashers tonight versus the Leafs. Chris Mason will likely go tomorrow night versus the Blues.
- Jonas Siegel via twitter: Jonas Gustavsson will start in net for the Maple Leafs tonight against the Thrashers.
- James Mirtle via twitter: JS Giguere will be out a week or 2 with a groin injury. He’ll see a specialist in the next couple of days.
- Jonas Siegel via twitter: Maple Leafs defenseman Brett Lebda will play left wing on the 4th line tonight. Nazem Kadri will be a healthy scratch again. Coach Ron Wilson will continue to work with Kadri to build strength in practice and off ice, doesn’t want to send him down to the Marlies.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: Chris Kunitz will be back in the lineup for the Penguins tonight.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: Mike Comrie may need hip surgery, will see a doctor on the 27th.
- Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: Former goalie Darren Pang thinks the Blue Jackets should send Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason back to the minors to help build his confidence. Mathieu Garon will likely start for the Blue Jackets tomorrow night against the Flames.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Martin Brodeur will start in net for the Devils tomorrow night versus the Capitals.
- Larry Brooks via twitter: Derek Boogaard may have concussion from a fight with Matt Carkner of Dec. 9th.