- Dan Rosen via twitter: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said he has permission to talk to Brad Richards about a contract extension. Steve Zipay via twitter: According to Brad Richards agent, they haven’t spoken to the Stars about a new contract. Mark Spector via twitter: From Nieuwendyk, “It’s always been my intention to re-sign Brad Richards. This sends a message …we’re doing everything possible to win games.”
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Jamie Langenbrunner will play on the 3rd line with Steve Ott and Adam Burrish. Nieuwendyk said there is a possibility that they re-sign Langenbrunner.
- Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Will Jason Arnott be the next New Jersey Devil to be traded? Lines at practice today: 1. Ilya Kovalchuk-Travis Zajac-Nick Palmieri 2. Vladimir Zharkov-Adam Mair-Jason Arnott-Mattias Tedenby 3. Brian Rolston-Patrik Elias-Dainius Zubrus 4. Rod Pelley-Tim Sestito-David Clarkson
- Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Josh Gorges has been playing with a torn ACL since 2003 and will finally get it fixed. Gorges has been wearing a brace that has acted like an ACL. Dave Stubbs via twitter: Josh Gorges would sign a longterm contract with the Canadiens “in a heartbeat”.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins winger Nathan Horton left practice early with ‘discomfort’ is “day-to-day”.
- Michael Russo via twitter: Jose Theodore will start for the Wild tomorrow versus the Penguins. The Wild may have to recall a goalie, as there are concerns if Backstrom can start on Sunday.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Corey Crawford will start for the Blackhawks. Pascal Leclaire should be backing up Brian Elliott.
- Ian Walker via twitter: Cory Schneider will be net, Andrew Alberts stays in.
- Ian Mendes via twitter: Brian Lee and Jarkko Ruutu will both be in the Senators lineup, Matt Carkner will be a healthy scratch.
- Chip Alexander via twitter: Cam Ward will start on Sunday, and backup tonight.
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Miro Satan should be signing in the KHL any day now.
- Frank Seravalli via twitter:Flyers defenseman Matt Walker is wearing a non-contract jersey today at practice, first time back since early December.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Boris Valabik (ATL) cleared re-entry waivers and Mike Commodore (CBJ) cleared waivers.