Crosby update and rumors … Burke like January trades … Lightning, Ducks, Blackhawks rumors … Leafs injury updates … Starting goalies
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: On Sidney Crosby rumors that his season or career could be over. "Sidney is doing very well, he’s training, he’s going in the right direction," agent Pat Brisson of CAA Sports told ESPN.com Friday. "The idea…
Quick notes on Nash, Yzerman, Backstrom, Senators, Skinner, Weber, Mueller, Nugent-Hopkins, Steen and a couple starting goalies
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson regarding Rick Nash: "Our position on Rick has not changed.'' ... meaning he doesn't want to trade him. Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman was in Calgary watching the…
Nash talks his no-movement … Possible Wing trade targets … Yzerman watches Wild … ‘Hawks wants … Quick’s contract key for future Bernier deal
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash was asked a hypothetical question about waiving his no-movement clause: “That’s a tough question to answer in a situation like this,” Nash said. “I love Columbus. I love being…
Bourque suspended 5 games … Carcillo suspended 7 games
The NHL has suspended Flames forward Rene Bourque for 5 games for his elbow on Capitals Nicklas Backstrom. Bourque was already suspended for 2 games this season. Chris Johnston via twitter: Bourque's suspension will cost him $203,252.05. The NHL has…
Carcillo to have hearing … Blue Jackets on rumors … Semin out, Green in … RNH out at least 2-3 games … Pitkanen out 4 weeks … Sabres notes
Darren Dreger via twitter: Daniel Carcillo will be hearing from the NHL, logistics for either a conference call or in-person hearing are being worked out. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Flames have put Raitis Ivanans on re-entry waivers. The Canucks…
Ducks in the rumor mill … Subban-Plekanec drop the gloves … RNH injures shoulder … Carcillo could face suspension
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Talk about what Teemu Selanne will do has already surfaced as the Ducks have struggled with a 10-21-6 record. “I’ve read some stories in the papers too about what the situation could be,” said…
Afternoon notes on ‘Hawks signing draft picks, Hedman, Theodore, Setoguchi, Latendresse, Skinner, Dubnyk and Quick
Chicago Blackhawks via twitter: The Blackhawks have signed their 2011 1st round picks, Mark McNeill and Phillip Danault, to 3-year entry level deals. Damian Cristodero via twitter: Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (concussion) is not traveling with the team and remains…
Caps may be getting a shakeup … Weber out Friday, unlikely for Sunday … Sens sign 2 1st rounders … Green hopeful for next week … Kane at center
Josh Rimer via twitter: "Been told if Washington Capitals Lose at home to NY Rangers tonight expect a Shake up, and when I say shake up I'm talking Trade." Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Predators Barry Trotz said that Shea Weber…
Weber, Liles and Gagne out with concussions … Holmstrom out 10 days … Weiss, Phillips out … Green practices … Lines and starting goalies
Nashville Predators via twitter: Predators defenseman Shea Weber is out with a concussion. He'll be evaluated daily, there is no timetable for his return. Jonas Siegel via twitter: The Maple Leafs have put John-Michael Liles on the IR with concussion-like…
Wilson gets 1 year extension … Flyers injuries … Whitney has tendinitis … Gagne injured … Carcillo close … Smith-Pelly breaks foot
Jeff Blair of the Globe and Mail: Ron Wilson's contract extension with the Maple Leafs is only for 1 year. Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen has been dealing with chronic back pain. Forward James…
Engelland suspended for 3 games for his hit on Kruger
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland has been suspended for 3 games for leaving his feet to hit Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger in the head. Kruger has been diagnosed with a concussion. Engelland has never been suspended by the NHL. Chris Johnston…
Bourque suspended for 2 games for his hit on Seabrook
Flames forward Rene Bourque was suspended for 2 games for his hit from behind on Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook. Bourque was given a 5 minute major and a game misconduct. Seabrook left the game and it is believed he suffered…