Crosby progressing … Parise possible for next week, Devils could offer arbitration … Varlamov to KHL? Audio of Recchi’s comments about Pacioretty’s injury
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby has increased his intensity at practice, but management is taking the cautious approach. Teammates have said he has looked "mentally and physically sharp". Crosby still needs to get medical clearance to take…
Afternoon notes on Pronger, Arnott, Ovechkin, Crosby, Couture, Staal, Williams, and Letestu
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers GM Paul Holgren said he hopes that Chris Pronger will be able to return for the final 2 games of the regular season. Mike Vogl via twitter: Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau said he…
Injury notes on Hiller, Parise, Eriksson, Anderson, Drury and Osgood
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller, out since the all-star break with symptoms of dizziness, has been feeling better and is taking limited shots from teammates. “I kind of want to definitely push but I guess…
Richards could go tonight … Lidstom could return next season … Jovo skates … Morrison could be done for year
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Brad Richards will take the morning skate with the Stars, and if all goes well, he'll be in the lineup tonight. "You don't want to get ahead of yourself, and I certainly know…
Heika looks at what Richards may be considering in Dallas … Kaberle-Bruins to talk after season … Weber’s worth … more FA and injury notes
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Heika on Brad Richards, I think you’re right in a lot of ways. I think what he would like to know is what level of commitment to winning will come from the new…
Nieuwendy on the Brad Richards situation … Other things that didn’t go down
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: From Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk, "Nothing happened, and I'm good with that. You look at our team and we've played well lately and now we're going to add Brad Richards and Nick Grossman,…
NHL trades keep rolling in
Canadiens acquire goalie Drew McIntyre from the Thrashers for defenseman Brett Festerling. Capitals acquire Jason Arnott from the NJ Devils for David Steckel and a 2nd round pick. Canucks acquire Maxim Lapierre and MacGregor Sharp from the Anaheim Ducks for…
The Rumors keep coming
Nick Kypreos: Kypreos thinks it's unlikely that Richards gets moved to Rangers. Roster players need to back to the Stars in deal. Kevin Allen: Thrashers are close on a 3 year deal with Mark Stuart. Bruce Garrioch: If Jason Spezza…
Phillips re-signs with Sens … Richards likely staying … Likely no extension/trade for MacArthur … NHL Sources Say Video
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Ottawa Senators and Chris Phillips have agreed to a 3 year contract worth approximately $9 million. Damian Cox via twitter: Brad Richards is likely staying in Dallas. Clarke MacArthur is unlikely to re-sign with the…
Ducks add Dan Ellis from Lightning for Curtis McElhinney
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired goalie Dan Ellis from the Tampa Bay Lightning for goalie Curtis McElhinney. Despite Jonas Hiller possibly returning soon from his bouts of vertigo, and with Ray Emery being called up, the Ducks felt they needed…
Caps Backstrom has fracture but may not miss time … Zherdev to Leafs doubtful, Thrashers maybe … Halak travels with Blues … Hiller has Vertigo
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The tip of Capitals center Niklas Backstrom is fractured, but he may not miss any time. Bob McKenzie vai twitter: Doesn't think there is a chance in the world that the Maple Leafs put a claim…
Nieuwendyk comments on Brad Richards … Peter Stastny Audio … Emery recalled, Hiller may practice tomorrow … Zherdev, Rivet, Svatos hit the waiver wire … plus plenty more
Peter Stastny Audio posted from Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Paul Stastny's dad is not happy about the Avs-Blues trade from last week. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: "Nieuwendyk was asked on NHL Live ! about possibly trading Richards": "I've…