VIDEO: Ference has hearing for elbow on Grabovski. Should he be suspended?
Nick Kypreos: Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference will have a hearing this afternoon for his elbow on Maple Leafs Mikhail Grabovski. Will Ference get suspended? If so, how many games do you think he SHOULD get? How many games do you…
Morning Hits: Hawks-Pens at Soldier Field, Ribeiro not thinking contract, Jets, Avalanche and Bergeron talks
Hockey Central: The Blackhawks will host the Penguins at Soldier Field on March 1st. Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times: Capitals UFA Mike Ribeiro said he's not worried about his next contract. He could earn his next contact with a good…
Roster Notes and Lines: Crosby, Luongo, Horton, Penguins, Canadiens and Senators
Josh Yohe: Sidney Crosby is officially out for tonight. Bob McKenzie: Crosby is close to returning. He'll be a "game-time decision" until he returns. Randy Sportak: Roberto Luongo will start in net for the Canucks. James Mirtle: Bruins Nathan Horton…
Morning Hits: Preds sign Hornqvist, Rask between Howard and Price, Oilers 1st pick in play, Jets storylines
PR Nashville Predators: The Predators have signed forward Patric Hornqvist to a five-year, $21.25 million contract extension. “As we build towards the 2013-14 season and beyond, re-signing Patric Hornqvist was an off-season priority,” Poile said. “Since joining the Predators, he has…
Injury Notes: Crosby, Orpik, Backstrom, Regehr, Horton and Gaborik
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins will start their series without Sidney Crosby and Brooks Orpik. Crosby still has not been cleared for contract. “As soon as he says the word,” Crosby said. “As long as he feels…
Roster Notes: Blues, Wild, Leafs, Canucks, Rangers, Penguins, Bruins, Capitals, Canadiens, and Ducks
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues T.J. Oshie was skating with Patrik Berglund and David Perron this morning. Michael Russo: Wild's Jason Pominville has been ruled out of Game 1. Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak said he'll play in Game 1 against…
Morning Hits: Stars offseason, Miller lists townhouse, Oilers could make several moves this offseason and Forsberg to AHL
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (from a chat) Heika thinks the Stars could look at a right handed center in the draft or on the right wing. Elias Lindholm will likely be gone by the time they pick.…
Roster and Goalie Notes: Senators, Canes, Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Canucks, Devils, Caps, Panthers, Blues and Predators
Darren Dreger: Senators confirm that Erik Karlsson will be in the lineup tonight. Sidney Crosby is having more dental work done today. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Alexander Semin has a concussion. Boston Bruins: Nathan Horton not on the ice today. Last…
Morning Hits: Jagr, Calvert, Brodeur, Zidlicky and Elias
Randy Miller of the Courier Post: Jaromir Jagr said that the Philadelphia management didn't want to negotiate a contract until after they knew the outcome of the two $100 million offers they had on the table. By the time Zach…
Morning Hits: Lucic, Oilers, Ducks, Predators, Avalanche, Flyers and Sharp
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers and Canucks are among the teams monitoring the Milan Lucic situation. Lucic didn't show up in good shape after more than four months of "living the soft life" during the lockout. Lucic…
Roster and Goalie Notes: Horton, Karlsson, Pens, Kane, Oilers, Canucks, Sharks and Starting Goalies
Joe Haggerty: Bruins Nathan Horton won't travel with the team due to an upper-body injury he sustained in the fight with Jarome Iginla. Ian Mendes: Unlikely that Senators Erik Karlsson is in the lineup tonight. Will DePaoli: Penguins Kris Letang…
Morning Hits: B’s and Pens, UFAs Smith and Clarkson, Dubinsky, Forensic investigation, Flyers buyout and Brodeur starts
Pierre LeBrun: NHL announces that the Bruins-Penguins game will definitely be played today at 12:30. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Coyotes uncertainty will play a role in where UFA Mike Smith will end up. He might be interested remaining…