Injury Notes: Malkin, Edler, Harding, Schenn, Lecavalier, Smith, Abdelkader, Clowe and the Blue Jackets
Mike Halford: Penguins Evgeni Malkin will miss their next two games. Brad Ziemer: Canucks coach John Tortorella on Alex Edler: "He’s still a ways away. I can’t even say day to day. It’s after the (Xmas) break and who knows where…
Morning Rumors: Panthers, Predators, Leafs, Habs, Hurricanes, Canucks, Jets, Sabres, Oilers, Ducks, Pens and Islanders
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Avalanche and Panthers did have serious talks about Dmitry Kulikov, and may do so again. Panthers Tim Thomas could be a trade deadline target. He has a no-movement clause in his contract. Predators GM David…
Canucks Edler Suspended for 3 Games For Hit on Sharks Hertl
NHL: Canucks defenseman Alex Edler has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head of Sharks forward Thomas Hertl. Edler is a repeat offender and he'll forfeit $182,926.83 in salary.
Alex Edler and Patrick Kaleta will have disciplinary hearings
Nick Kypreos: Canucks Alex Edler will have a noon hearing. Sabres Patrick Kaleta will have an in person hearing. Pierre LeBrun: Both Edler and Kaleta will have hearings for illegal checks to the head. At about the 29 second mark…
Morning Hits: Edler, Miller, Luongo, Coburn, Ryan, Boyle, Ference, Khudobin, Jones and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Several teams were surprised that Alex Edler didn't get traded to the Hurricanes for No. 5 pick at the draft. The Flyers, Lightning, Senators, and Oilers are all interested in Edler. He has a…
Trade Hits: Oilers, Coburn, Seguin, Cammalleri, Flyers and Edler
Dustin Nielson: The Flyers initially asked the Oilers for two second round picks this year and a second next year for Braydon Coburn. David Pagnotta: The Flames talked to the Bruins about Tyler Seguin. Unless the Bruins get an amazing…
Trade Hits: Small deal, Canadiens, Edler, Greening and Wild
Anthony SanFilippo: The Flyers traded AHL defenseman Danny Syvret to the Rangers for Kris Newbury. The Fourth Period: The Canadiens have been involved in trade talks lately. One of which was trying to move into the top 10 of Sunday's…
Trade Hits: Edler, Avs, Clowe, Bolland, Stastny and Miller
Darren Dreger: Alex Edler's no-trade kicks in on July 1st and the Canucks are still listening to interest on him. Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens, Red Wings and Ducks inquired about Edler. The Wings did make an offer and the Canadiens…
Hurricanes shopping No. 5 for a defenseman … Maple Leafs, Sabres and Canucks interested?
Roger Millions: "For those wondering. Trades need to be presented by Teams before 5 min Clock starts. Tight Rules on Trades. Before not during" Darren Dreger: The Hurricanes have 3 offers for the 5th overall pick and expect to have…
Trade Hits: Seguin, Edler, Letang, Schneider, Skinner, Myers, Halak, Williams and Flames offer No. 6 to Flyers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: A source said it would take a "king's ransom" to get the Bruins to trade Tyler Seguin. It would have to include a top 10 pick and include an All-Star level roster player. Pierre LeBrun: The…
Morning Hits: Spezza, Quick, Sharks fined, trade options for Miller and a look at the Canucks
Bruce Garrioch: With Jason Spezza returning to the Senators lineup today, would have to assume that Guillaume Latendresse will be sitting. Helene Elliott: Kings Jonathan Quick received a game misconduct that the end of last night's game. He receives an…
Morning Hits: MacDonald, Price, Vokoun, Predators and Canucks
Arthur Staple: Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald suffered a broken hand and is likely done for the playoffs. Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Carey Price suffered a lower-body injury, possibly a hamstring or groin at the end of regulation and…