Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Bergeron gets clearance, Habs and Jackets not interested … Chelios to the KHL? Sens still trying to move Lee? Prucha waived

Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: 23 year old Brian Lee has been a healthy scratch for the last 15 games, and his name comes up in  many Senators trade rumors. The Senators need scoring help, and a Lee trade…

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Injury updates and starting goalies for Black Friday

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Phoenix Coyotes center Matthew Lombardi has been out since the 2nd game of the season with a concussion, still doesn't know when he'll able to return. Regarding physical activity Lombardi said, "I haven't been able…

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Starting goalies for tonight and other roster movers

Joe Haggerty via twitter: Looks like Tuuka Rask will start for the Boston Bruins against Mike Smith and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Corey Masisak via twitter: Michal Neuvirth will start for the Washington Capitals, Braden Holtby will get a game…

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Injury notes on Phaneuf, Giguere, Markov, Nash, and Smid

Dave Hilson of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson talking about Dion Phaneuf, “He’s walking now, with a slight limp, it’s barely even noticeable,” Wilson said. “Hopefully, within the next week, he’ll be able to get back on…

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Injury notes of Andrei Markov, David Krejci, Rick Nash and Jonas Hiller

RDS.ca: Andrei Markov injured his knee last night in the 3rd period, the same knee he initially hurt last year in the playoffs. It's not known for sure at the moment how long he'll be out for. Dave Stubbs via…

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Wednesday afternoon NHL lineup and injury notes

Jonas Siegel of AM640: The Maple Leafs had a players only meeting this morning, everyone spoke during the meeting. "What they found was a lacking enthusiasm and a work ethic in need of some spark." Well no #$@%, anyone who…

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Kovalchuk missed a team meeting? More injury and practice updates

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Indications are pointing to Ilya Kovalchuk missing a team meeting on Saturday. I personally don't get why they would try to keep that such a secret, they had to figure it would come out eventually (if…

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Will facts come out in Kovalchuk benching today? Plenty of players not at practice today … New #1 line in Toronto?

Greg Brady via twitter: From a Devils insider, Kovalchuk's benching had nothing to do with his on-ice play. Brady speculates that it might come out today what the real reason was, theory is the he skipped or was late for…

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Drew Doughty may have concussion? Gretzky not going to KHL … Canucks keeping all Dmen? Lupul skating

Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider: LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty suffered an upper-body injury in the 1st period of last night's game. He played almost 7 minutes in the 1st period, was on the last in the final minute,…

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Fowler has broken nose … Varlamov to start Thursday? Would Leafs be interested in Richards?

Curtis Zupke of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler suffered a broken nose after being hit by Shane Doan on Saturday night, but is listed as probable for their next game. John Buccigross via twitter: Semyon Varlamov told…

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Rumor round-up from LeBrun and Garrioch … HNIC Hotstove video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ray Emery hasn't retired from the NHL, and is hoping to get back in the new year. “He’s working really hard. He wants to get back and he’s committed,” said agent J.P. Barry. Marc…

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Thornton’s new deal … Ballard to miss 3 games? Commodore has ‘chip fracture’ in hand … Bourque returning soon?

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: The San Jose Sharks have locked up Joe Thornton for 3 more years for $21 million. It's a $200,000 pay cut. Being only a 3 year deal, and not a longer term…

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