No concussion for Giroux … Galiardi back in Calgary … No WJC for Zibanejad … WHL on Portland sanctions
Tim Panaccio via twitter: After spending a couple days getting neck treatment in Atlanta, Claude Giroux is feeling "really fine." His injury is not considered a concussion. Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks T.J. Galiardi left his German team after…
Harding diagnosed with multiple sclerosis … Henrique out 4-6 weeks … Giroux having treatment in Atlanta … Schneider in Switzerland
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: (I'll post a few notes/quotes, but you should read the entire article) 28 year old Josh Harding has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He and his family have known for a month, but only yesterday…
Giroux to see specialist … McDonagh returns … Foster fractures collarbone … Halak and Komarov heading to KHL
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers Claude Giroux is leaving Germany and heading to Atlanta to be examined by Dr. Ted Carrick. Carrick treated Sidney Crosby when he had his concussion. Carrick is a "chiropractic neurologist." Giroux injured his…
Ryan looking overseas … Giroux has only a stinger … Klefbom injury update
Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports: According to Expressen, Bobby Ryan is in talks with Mora of HockeyAllsvenskan. A rough translation from Aftonbladet: "Yes, we're looking at it, but there is nothing that is clear," confirming the club director Peter Hermodsson…
More players heading overseas … Ladd not going to KHL anymore … Bergenheim injured
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Claude Giroux and Daniel Briere are off to Berlin in the German League. Gary Lawless via twitter: Andrew Ladd is not going to Russia due to family reasons. Staying in Winnipeg. Chris Johnston via twitter: Michael…
Notes on players going overseas, and some who may be heading over soon
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune:Vinny Lecavalier plans to stay in Tampa until the lockout is over, though that could change. "I want to play hockey, but we'll see how things go,'' he said. "With a family now, you definitely…
Player injury and overseas notes
Ryan Rishaug via twitter: Taylor Hall looks to be able to play in the AHL when he's healthy. Still some details to be figured out. Matias Strozyk via twitter: Jiri Hudler suffered an abdominal and groin injury and will be…
Saturday morning player notes: Crosby, Nash, Giroux, Gomez, Skinner, O’Reilly, Kane, Hagelin and Koivu
Dave Isaac via twitter: Claude Giroux's agent said he's talking with "many teams." Isaac is hearing it's down to Avangard Omsk and HC Kladno. Montreal Gazette: Scott Gomez sent a text saying there was no truth to the rumor that…
Enstrom sign 5 year deal … Jamison doesn’t call Doan … Pens have 4 year offer for Doan … Giroux blames Crosby
Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have re-signed Tobias Enstrom to a 5 year contract extension. TSN is reporting the deal is worth $28.75 million. Enstrom would have been a free agent after next season. L.A. Lariviere…
Hejduk re-signs … Another week for Suter … No Kelly-Bruins talks … Habs, Oils coaching vacancy … Giroux has surgery
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche have re-signed Milan Hejduk to a 1 year, $2 million deal. Hedjuk is coming off a career low 37 points in 81 games. He has 794 career points in 991 games. Josh…
A deal in place to buy the Coyotes … Radulov-Kostitsyn could return … Trade Anderson? Staal to ‘Canes makes sense … Giroux hit could get a look at
John Manasso of NHL.com: Predators coach Barry Trotz said there is a "high probability" that Alex Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn will return for Game 5. The Predators are down 3-1 in the series and were shut out in their last…
Shanahan suspension videos for Arron Asham, James Neal and Nicklas Backstrom
Penguins Arron Asham was suspended for 4 games for his cross-check on Flyers Brayden Schenn. Penguins James Neal was suspended for 1 game for charging Flyers Claude Giroux. Capitals Nicklas Backstrom was suspended for 1 game for cross-checking Bruins Rich…