Injury Notes: Lightning, Leopold, Islanders, Getzlaf, Koivu, Emelin, Moore, Nash and Stempniak
Erik Erlendsson: The Lightning confirm that Steven Stamkos has a broken right tibia and will be out indefinitely. Nick Kypreos: The break isn't overly complicated and participating in the Sochi Olympics may not be out of the question. Damian Cristodero:…
Afternoon Hits: Anderson, Bolland, Steckel, Smith, Ericsson, Calvert, Jenner, Downie, Raffl and Line Combos
Bruce Garrioch: "Craig Anderson is the No. 1 goalie and he's ready to play. He's ready to play," says MacLean. "Robin has done a good job." David Alter: Maple Leafs David Bolland thinks he'll be on crutches for another month.…
Injury Notes: Rinne, McQuaid and Getzlaf
Nashville Predators: Predators statement on Pekka Rinne. Pekka Rinne underwent a MRI earlier this week and he continues to progress in his recovery from a bacterial infection in his hip which was initially identified and addressed with arthroscopic hip surgery…
Morning Rumors: Oilers and Flyers, Scouting Avs-Flames and Ducks goaltenders
Ryan Rishaug: Don't hold your breath on another Oilers trade coming soon. Sense is they are done for the time being, nothing imminent. Dan Tencer: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on the rumor mill: "Certainly no moves imminent and hopefully none…
Morning Rumors: Senators, Tootoo, Panthers and Selanne
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators are carrying eight defenseman and could look at making a trade. "There are about eight-to-10 teams looking for defencemen because they're hard to come by. A lot of teams could use help…
Morning Rumors: Subban, Team Needs, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Predators, Oilers and Yakupov
Chris Nichols: Louis Jean said that P.K. Subban and the Canadiens will begin contract extension talks within the next two weeks. Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "the critical question that needs to be asked: is Therein giving PK tough love…
Afternoon Rumors: Maple Leafs, Downie, Goaltenders and Draft Lottery
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Most likely that the Leafs will look to get something done with a team in the West. There is that relationship in Anaheim" James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: The Maple Leafs could look at the…
Morning NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs looking for a forward … Oilers scouting Rangers-Ducks
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "I wouldn't be surprised if the Leafs made a move. They need another body down the middle. It won't be a panic move" ... "I would imagine that Nonis is looking to see what is…
Injury Notes: Neal, Anderson, Tanguay, Morrow, Bolland, Coyle, Strait, Koivu, Nash, Skinner and Khudobin
Pittsburgh Penguins: James Neal skated by himself yesterday morning for an extended period of time. Beau Bennett practiced. Coach Dan Bylsma expects them to do the same today. Don Brennan: Senators Craig Anderson will not travel with the team to…
Morning Rumors: Hiller, Oilers, Jets and Barker
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks the Oilers will "all over" Ducks Jonas Hiller this summer if Devan Dubnyk doesn't work out as their No. 1 goalie. Hiller will be a UFA. Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free…
Morning Hits: Sutter, Kaleta, Rakell, Holland and MacKinnon
Bob McKenzie: The Hurricanes put Brett Sutter on waivers. Jon Hoven: If a put a claim on Brett Sutter, he'd have to stay on the roster for 30 days. Dennis Bernstein: "Why would Kings claim Brett Sutter? Other than family connection,…
Morning Hits: Toews, Downie, Emelin, Malhotra, Rakell, Sbisa, Pageau and Scott’s Suspension Video
Kevin Gibson: NHL players have been suspended for 60 regular season games, with over $911,000 in fines/salary lost. Scott Powers: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews on if he'd consider returning home and playing for the Jets: "It does run through your mind a…