Will facts come out in Kovalchuk benching today? Plenty of players not at practice today … New #1 line in Toronto?
Greg Brady via twitter: From a Devils insider, Kovalchuk's benching had nothing to do with his on-ice play. Brady speculates that it might come out today what the real reason was, theory is the he skipped or was late for…
Sens shopping Spezza and Dmen? Lecavalier a game time decision … Bailey out tonight … Snow Angel Video
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Sources have told Strickland that Senators GM Murray is shopping Jason Spezza. He's also unhappy with his blueline, and if he could move 1 or 2, he'd do so. Ian Mendes via twitter: Senators lines…
Rypien suspended indefinitely, hearing Friday … Green still out … Richards off top PP unit … Burke and Lamoriello audio
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Canucks Rick Rypien has been suspended by the NHL, pending a hearing. Pierre LeBrun, hearing is 'in-person', which is required under the CBA to suspend a player for 5 games or more, but doesn't necessarily mean…
Pavelec takes to the ice … Could the Kings be interested in Richards or Iginla if they become available? Pominville takes 1st step to returning
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal Constitution: Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec returned to practice yesterday for the first time since his collapse the other week. After many tests, it was determined he had a neurocardiogenic syncope episode, or in…
Doan gets 3 games … Prospal out 6-8 weeks … Pavelec cleared for Practice … Green back on ice … plus more
Darren Dreger via twitter: Dreger confirms that Shane Doan is suspended for 3 games for his hit on Dan Sexton. Chris Botta via twitter: New York Rangers forward Vinny Prospal will be out 6-8 weeks after having surgery today. Katie…
Rangers lose Gaborik and Drury … Ballard leaves Canucks game … Souray makes AHL debut … Someone wearing #66
Jesse Spector NY Daily News: The New York Rangers lost Marian Gaborik last night for 2-3 weeks with a separated shoulder after taking a hit from Colby Armstrong. Chris Drury was also injured last night in his first game back…
Rolston to LTIR … Varlamov to return this weekend … Orpik, Bogosian day-to-day
Tom Gulitti of the Bergeron Record: The New Jersey Devils caught some salary relief at the expense of Brian Rolston. Rolston will be out 4-6 weeks with a sports hernia that will require surgery, he's been placed on LTIR. His…
Warrant for Graham James … Sutton out 6-8 weeks … Sharks juggle lines … League may have to plug Devil loophole
CP in the Globe and Mail: A Canada wide warrant will issued today for Graham James, a convicted sex offender. Winnipeg police are expected to lay new charges against James. Theo Fleury, and other have come forward wishing to press…
Ondrej Pavelec talks with AJC … Thornton-Sharks talking extension … Chara contract breakdown … Injury notes from last night
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: (exclusive interview with Ondrej Pavelec) After Atlanta Thrashers goalie Pavelec awoke in the ambulance after collapsing 2:25 minutes into Friday game with no feeling in his legs and not remembering playing more than 2…
Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec collapses during game
Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Pavelec asking score of game. Will be kept overnight. update: Nick Kypreos via twitter: Latest update he's received is that Pavelec is conscious and vitals appear normal now. Darren Dreger reports that GM Rick Dudley told…
Sharks name captain, alternates, and top 3 lines … Thrashers name alternates, #1 goalie? … No Souray talks with Flames?
Jeff Marek via twitter: Joe Thornton was named the captain of the San Jose Sharks. From the Sharks twitter account, Dan Boyle will be a full-time alternate captain, Patrick Marleau and Ryane Clowe will be the others, one at home,…
Rangers still interested in Souray? Pens looking for Dman? Some Devils demoted could be recalled by Friday
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers currently have 5 right-handed defensemen on the roster, and may be on the lookout to add a lefty. Sheldon Souray's name continues to float around, but even if the Rangers…