Injury Notes: Eriksson, Hamilton, Paille, Quick, Hejda, Crawford, Tanguay, Callahan, Boychuk and Zetterberg
Brian Wilde: Bruins Loui Eriksson was put on the IR with his second concussion in five weeks, fourth of his career. The two he had with Dallas were minor. Jamie Erdahl: Bruins Dougie Hamilton will be out two to four…
VIDEO: Dion Phaneuf Suspended For Two Games For Boarding Kevan Miller
The NHL has suspended Maple Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf for two games for boarding Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller. Do you think two games was the right amount, too much or not enough?
Afternoon Hits: Phaneuf, Thornton, Strome, Leino, Bouchard, Laich, Quick, Staal and lines
Terry Koshan: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf's two-game suspension will cost him $66,666.66 in salary. Bob McKenzie: Bruins Shawn Thornton's in-person hearing is tentatively set for Friday afternoon. Arthur Staple: Plan now is for Islanders Ryan Strome to meet up with…
VIDEO: James Neal Suspended for Five Games for Kneeing
The NHL has suspended Penguins James Neal for five games for kneeing Bruins Brad Marchand in the head. Do you think the suspension length is the right length, not enough, or too much?
Morning Hits: Kostka, Hearings set for Neal and Phaneuf, Thornton TBA … Video of Phaneuf’s hit
Tracey Myers: The Blackhawks recalled defenseman Michael Kostka from the AHL and activated him from the IR. Bob McKenzie: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf will have a disciplinary hearing for his hit on Kevan Miller. John Shannon: Penguins James Neal will…
Injury Notes: Lecavalier, Crawford, Hamilton, Staal, Dorsett, Bryzgalov and Kelly
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers Vincent Lecavalier will be out three to four weeks with a non-displaced fracture in his lower back. George Richards: Blackhawks Corey Crawford left last night's game in the first period. Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks saying…
Injury Notes: Orpik, Eriksson, Staal, Petry, Timonen, Horton, Beauchemin, Hejda, Zidlicky and Lupul
Pittsburgh Penguins: Brooks Orpik was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and was alert and conscious. Orpik left the hospital and is traveling back to the Pittsburgh with the team. Dan Bylsma: "I think he was out on the ice for a period of…
VIDEO: Thornton and Neal Both Likely To Be Suspended … Thornton Has In-Person Hearing
In-person hearing for Thornton. Joe Haggerty: Thornton after the game: "It was definitely awful. Its not what you want to see. Its not what anybody wants to see. I've felt sick all gm" Matthew Scianitti: Thornton a couple weeks ago:…
Afternoon Hits: Bozak, Bryzgalov, Stamkos, Neurvirth, Merril, McQaid, Harding, Datsyuk and Duchene
Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak will return to the lineup tonight, centering Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk. Chris Wescott: The Oilers would like to have Ilya Bryzgalov start in either Nashville or Columbus. David Alter: James Reimer will…
Forbes 2013 NHL Team Values
Forbes put out their annual evaluation of NHL Team Values today. The Maple Leafs top out the list with a value of $1.15 billion. Seven teams are valued at $500 million or more. Six teams are valued at $200 million…
Morning Rumors: Cammalleri, Matthias, Cogliano, Ruutu, Fistric, Anderson and Scouting Canes-Bruins
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If the Islanders were looking at Jonas Hiller, but Viktor Fasth most recent injury shut that door. Matheson thinks the Penguins or Rangers will make the biggest play for Mike Cammalleri at the trade…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Hossa, Bozak, Ashton, Skinner, Semin, Grigorenko, Olesz and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: The Oilers put Steve MacIntyre on waivers. Patrick Williams: Marian Hossa will be back in the lineup for the Blackhawks. Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak won't play tonight, but is hopeful for Saturday. David Alter: The Maple…