Video: Phone hearing for Anton Volchenkov
Nick Kypreos: Devils defenseman Anton Volchecnkov will have a phone hearing this morning for his elbow to the head of Bruins Brad Marchand. 10:45 phone call according to Tom Gulitti. How many games to do you think he should get?
Injury Notes: Kovalchuk, Staal, Karlsson, Bergeron, Enstrom, Hemsky, Grossman, Briere, Michalek and Marchand
From twitter unless otherwise noted Rich Chere: Devils Ilya Kovalchuk on playing Friday: "I don't know. I'm going to decide with the doctors and coaches, but I don't think so." Katie Strang: Rangers Marc Staal said that his peripheral vision is…
Quick hits: Waivers, Bruins injuries, Baertschi, Nikitin and Scheifele
Darren Dreger via twitter: Alexandre Bolduc clears waivers. The Jets put Aaron Gagnon on waivers. John Lu via twitter: Bruins injuries, out tonight are: Shawn Thornton (concussion), Brad Marchand (shoulder/back) and Dan Paille (eye). Roger Millions via twitter: The Flames…
Bolland day-to-day … Wisneiwski likely has concussion … Halak lower-body … MacArthur and Pacioretty ready to return
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks Dave Bolland's injury isn't as serious as first thought. He's day-to-day with a lower-body injury. "He's going to be all right," Quenneville said. "You're always concerned about the worst, but he's not doing…
Hockey Canada on Yakupov … Boogard family lawsuit … The 3rd-4th liners … Marchand, St. Louis and Stamkos on playing overseas
Hockey Canada via twitter: Bob Nicholson on Nail Yakukpov's request for a transfer card: “Hockey Canada cannot sign the international transfer card for Yakupov until the Sarnia Sting releases this player from his contract. If Sarnia advises Hockey Canada that…
NHL and NHLPA to meet again today … Alfie considering Europe … Ovi to KHL … Flyers to AHL … Vanderbeek keeps control
Dan Rosen via twitter: Yesterday's informal meetings were "to try and find a way to bridge the gaps" according to Don Fehr. Aaron Ward via twitter: In attendance yesterday were Bettman, Daly, D.Fehr, S.Fehr, Konopka, Hainsey, Regehr. Darren Dreger via…
NHL suspends Marchand for 5 games
The NHL suspends Bruins forward Brad Marchand for 5 games for clipping Canucks defenseman Sami Salo.
Ryan more likely than Getzlaf to be traded … Ruutu will draw interest … Carter separates shoulder … Penguins lose Staal, Neal and Adams
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson doesn't see the Ducks trading Ryan Getzlaf. A league executive said that Bobby Ryan is the most likely to be moved. Philadelphia seems like a logical bet for Ryan. Matheson can see James…
Marchand re-signs for 2 years … Myers close on long-term deal … Markov not ready … Irwin and Leafs talking
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Brad Marchand and Bruins agree to a 2 year deal worth $5 million. $2 million this year and $3 million next, carrying a $2.5 million cap hit. Bob McKenzie of TSN: Tyler Myers and the Sabres…
Free agent and contract updates on Schenn, Bogosian, Doughty, Marchand, Bailey, Turris, Tavares and Myers
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: A source is saying that Luke Schenn and the Maple Leafs are close, and it “should be done by Friday.” Both sides have been negotiating for weeks. Medicals are schedule for the Leafs on…
Landsberg talks depression, Belak … Lombardi and Pronger progressing well … KHL and NHL to meet
Michael Landsberg of TSN: A must read "Landsberg: His Depression and his friend, Wade Belak" Jonas Siegel of TSN Radio 1050: Maple Leafs forward Matthew Lombardi scrimmaged with teammates earlier this week. Lombardi missed 80 games last year in Nashville.…
Kane anxious for season … Bruins seeing what Marchand’s trade value is … Krejci and Bruins talking extension … Canucks have top 6 spot open
Toni Ginnetti of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane still has his cast on his left wrist, but is sure he'll be ready for the season opener. ‘‘It’s been a long time, and I’m anxious to start the season,’’…