Playoff Hits: Start times, Stoll, Vlasic and Couture
Dan Rosen: The Eastern Conference finals will start in Pittsburgh on Saturday at 8 pm ET. Mark Lazerus: If the Blackhawks win tonight, Game 1 would be on Saturday at 5 pm ET, with Game 2 going on Sunday at 8…
Morning Hits: Rask, McDonagh, Bryzgalov, Elias, Dupuis, Stastny and the Avs draft options
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: It was a "prove it" year for Tuukka Rask as he took over the No. 1 job from Tim Thomas. He was left off the Vezina Trophy ballots after posting the third best save percentage (.929)…
Quick Hits: Staal, Burish, Eakins, Dallas adds first round pick, Gonchar and Clarkson
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said that captain Eric Staal hopes to be able to ride a stationary bike next week. Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks wings Adam Burish was expected to be out for…
Injury Notes: Seidenberg, Redden, Ference, Lundqvist, Spezza and Beauchemin
Joe McDonald of ESPN: Injured Bruins defensemen Dennis Seidenberg and Wade Redden practiced yesterday and travel with the team to New York. “Whether it’s next game or not, we’ll see how he feels ,” Julien said of Seidenberg. “Not too…
Injury Notes: Gryba, Spezza, Erat, Seidenberg, Ference and Redden
Ian Mendes: Senators coach Paul MacLean gave no update on the status of defenseman Eric Gryba, but didn't rule him out for Game 2 just yet. Bruce Garrioch: Senators Jason Spezzastayed in Ottawa to skate with the other black aces…
Morning Hits: Stars, Koivu, Selanne, Niederreiter and Blues
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars fired head coach Glen Gulutzan and assistant coach Paul Jerrard. Eric Stephens: Ducks GM Murray said the team will be different next year. He indicated that he'd like Saku Koivu…
Playoff hits: Sens-Pens series, Bruins flight canceled, Bolland, Ference and Spezza
Bruce Garrioch: The league should decide soon when the Senators-Penguins series starts, lots of logistics for both teams. Matt Pepin of the Boston Globe: The Bruins flight was canceled last night due to mechanical issues with their charter. The Bruins…
NHL Video: Bruins Andrew Ference suspended for one game
The NHL suspended Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference for one game for his illegal check to the head of Toronto Maple Leafs center Mikhail Grabovski.
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…