Injury and Roster Notes: Senators, Blues, Panthers, Flames and Hurricanes
Don Brennan via twitter: Senators goalie Craig Anderson practiced this morning. Coach Paul MacLean said "as of now" he doesn't see Anderson playing this weekend. Andy Strickland via twitter: Blue defenseman Kris Russel should be in, Wade Redden to sit. Lou…
Predators Trade McGrattan to Flames
The Nashville Predators have traded Brian McGrattan for to the Calgary Flames for defenseman Joe Piskula. The 31-year old McGrattan was drafted by the Kings, 104th overall in the fourth round of the 1999 draft. The 6' 4", 230 lbs…
Trade Rumors: Hurricanes, Canucks, Oilers, Stars and Bruins
Kevin Allen via twitter: The Carolina Hurricanes could be making a trade for a veteran defenseman in the next couple days. Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks will be without center Ryan Kesler for four to six weeks. If…
Lines and Starting Goalies: Rangers, Flames, Leafs, Kings, Blackhawks and Blues
Pat Leonard via twitter: Rangers lines: "Hag-Step-Call, Pyatt-Rich-Gab, Miller-Boyle-Powe, Kreid-Halp-Nash (Nash in blue tho; could just be skating in Ash place" Wes Gilbertson via twitter: Flames lines: Tanguay-Stajan-Iginla, Glencross-Cammalleri-Stempniak, Hudler-Comeau-Baertschi, Aliu-Begin-Jackman Jonas Siegel via twitter: Ben Scrivens will start in net…
NHL Attendance For Each Team After 6 Home Games: 2012-13
In past years we've tracked NHL attendance in 10 game segments, basically 25% of a teams home schedule. Due to the exciting lockout we were all forced to endure, teams will only be playing 24 home games this year. In…
Morning Rumors II: Tagging, Blues, Briere, Shattenkirk, Luongo and Schneider
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: On March 1st teams will be allowed to spend up to 10% of next season's $64.3 million salary cap ceiling. The "tagging rule" usually doesn't come into play until after the season. This will help…
Morning Rumors: Getzlaf, Perry, Hiller, O’Reilly, Iginla, Whitney, Devils, Canucks and Byfuglien
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: To LeBrun's understanding, the Ducks will have contract talks with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry in the next 7 to 10 days. LeBrun thinks a Getzlaf deal will get done, but is not sure about Perry.…
Coyle To Hear from NHL Regarding Elbowing Major
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Wild forward Charlie Coyle received a 5 minute major for elbowing Flames Matt Stajan in the head. The NHL will be calling as it's under rule 48 - illegal check to the head. Is it worthy…
Quick Hits: Filppula, Coach’s challenge, Wider nets, Iginla, Smith, Scouting Leafs-Flyers, Sit Kulemin?
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If there is NHL expansion, it won't happen in the next year or two. You have to think that Gary Bettman as a good idea of the scenarios for the Coyotes for next year.A couple teams…
Injury Notes: Malkin, Kiprusoff, Reimer, Brodeur and Gustavsson.
Seth Rorabaugh via twitter: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that Evgeni Malkin isn't suffering from disorientation and headaches. Pittsburgh Penguins via twitter: Bylsma said that Malkin hasn't had disorientation or headaches at any point since hitting the boards. Randy Sportak via…
Garrioch’s rumor roundup … Liles on borrowed time? Whitney scratched … Clowe suspended pending hearing
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Jarome Iginla and Flames haven't had any serious contract talks. Many believe that Iginla will be traded, but GM Jay Feaster shouldn't expect to hit a home run with the pending UFA. "I'm just not sure…
Roster notes and Starting Goalies: Gallagher, Baertschi, Coyle, Caps, Wings, Canes and Devils
Dave Stubbs via twitter: Canadiens rookie Brendan Gallagher will be a game-time decision tonight. Torie Peterson of the Flames.NHL.com: Flames Sven Baertschi could return to the lineup tonight according to coach Bob Hartley. Michael Russo via twitter: The Wild have…