Morning Hits: Wolski, Scott, Brunner, Roy and Hemsky
Alessandro Seren Rosso: Wojtek Wolski signed with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL. Renaud Lavoie: The Sabres signed John Scott to a one-year deal at $750,000. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings would like to…
Morning Hits: Vokoun, Fraser, Gionta, Canadiens injuries, Canucks offseason questions and Blue Jackets free agents
Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Dan Bylsma on starting Tomas Vokoun: “We brought Tomas Vokoun in to play big games for us…He’s done that for us & he’s been very good vs. the #Isles.” James Mirtle: Maple Leafs Mark Fraser was taken…
Injury Notes: Crosby, Orpik, Backstrom, Regehr, Horton and Gaborik
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins will start their series without Sidney Crosby and Brooks Orpik. Crosby still has not been cleared for contract. “As soon as he says the word,” Crosby said. “As long as he feels…
Morning Hits: Hecht, Miller, Babcock, Stars, Atkinson, Nichushkin, Skinner and Clarkson
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres Jochen Hecht retired from the NHL last night. "It’s best for everybody to start a new life. It’s been a lot of fun. I’ve got some great memories. I lived here and loved this…
Morning Hits: Jagr, Calvert, Brodeur, Zidlicky and Elias
Randy Miller of the Courier Post: Jaromir Jagr said that the Philadelphia management didn't want to negotiate a contract until after they knew the outcome of the two $100 million offers they had on the table. By the time Zach…
Morning Hits: B’s and Pens, UFAs Smith and Clarkson, Dubinsky, Forensic investigation, Flyers buyout and Brodeur starts
Pierre LeBrun: NHL announces that the Bruins-Penguins game will definitely be played today at 12:30. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Coyotes uncertainty will play a role in where UFA Mike Smith will end up. He might be interested remaining…
Injury Notes: Salvador, Kovalchuk, Calvert, Gunnarsson, Smith and Korpikoski
Tom Gulitti: Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador on returning from his bruised wrist: "It looks like I'm going to run out of time." Tom Gulitti: Devils Ilya Kovalchuk wants to play again this season, even if they are eliminated. He has had…
Injury Notes: Hornqvist, Oshie, Anisimov, Lupul, Pyatt, Enstrom, Sharp, Hishon, Varlamov and Hejduk
From twitter unless otherwise noted Jim Diamond: Predators Patrick Hornqvist is out for the next couple games with an upper-body injury. Lou Korac: Blue TJ Oshie is getting close to returning to the lineup, could happen later this week during…
Roster Notes: Kovalchuk, Bolland, Hedberg, Capitals, Blackhawks, Wild, Bobrovsky, Mason and Howard
From twitter Ian Mendes: Devils coach Peter DeBoer confirms that Ilya Kovalchuk won't play tonight against the Senators. Said he's still day-to-day. Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Dave Bolland won't play tonight, but said he'll travel with the team for Sunday's game…
Quick Hits: Bryzgalov, Bozak and Grabovski, Filppula, Blue Jackets, Soderberg and Rinne
From twitter unless otherwise noted Randy Miller of the Courier-Post: Flyers Ilya Bryzgalov is a candidate to be bought out after the season with the salary cap dropping to $64.3 million. Bryzgalov's thoughts: “To be honest, I don’t care,” he…
Roster Notes, Lines and Goalies: Canes, Habs, Caps, Wings, Lightning, Leafs, Devils, Jackets, Pens and Hawks
Michael Smith: Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller on Alex Semin: "My belief is that he is in." Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Max Pacioretty will play tonight. Dave Molinari: The Hurricanes activate defenseman Just Faulk from the IR and he's expected to be in…
Garrioch’s roundup … Hejduk could retire … No calls for Komisarek … Flyers fans shouldn’t expect Weber
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Four GMs that could be on the hotseat: Greg Sherman (COL), George McPhee (WAS), Jay Feaster (CAL) and Dale Tallon (FLA).Marian Gaborikturned down a $79 million from the Wild in 2009, thinking that he could…