Kopitar breaks ankle … Crosby could be back before end of season … NHL Sources say and Coaches Corner videos
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The LA Kings have lost Anze Kopitar for at least 6 weeks with a broken ankle. He will have an MRI on Monday to determin the full extent of the injury. The Kings also…
Crosby progressing … Parise possible for next week, Devils could offer arbitration … Varlamov to KHL? Audio of Recchi’s comments about Pacioretty’s injury
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby has increased his intensity at practice, but management is taking the cautious approach. Teammates have said he has looked "mentally and physically sharp". Crosby still needs to get medical clearance to take…
Pacioretty ‘contact skating’ in 3-5 weeks … Marchand gets 2 games … Eriksson, Burish out tonight … DeBoer’s could be out in Florida … Starting goalies
Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens medical staff is saying that Max Pacioretty is expected back 'contact skating' in 3 to 5 weeks. He's on complete rest until March, then rehab begins. On March 8th, he suffered a…
Should Brad Marchand get suspended for his hit on RJ Umberger? If so, for how long?
Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand hits Columbus Blue Jacket R.J. Umberger in the back of the head. The NHL will definetely be looking at it today. Do you think he'll get suspended? How long?
Injury notes on Gagner, Steen, Jackman, Brassard, Sullivan … Kubina gets 3 games for elbow with video
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Sam Gagner is done for the year after a tendon was severed in his hand after being inadvertently by teammate Ryan Jones. “You hop over the boards 50 times a game and this…
Richards could go tonight … Lidstom could return next season … Jovo skates … Morrison could be done for year
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Brad Richards will take the morning skate with the Stars, and if all goes well, he'll be in the lineup tonight. "You don't want to get ahead of yourself, and I certainly know…
Rumor notes from LeBrun and Garrioch
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: No exact time frame is set for Tomas Kaberle and the Bruins to talk contract, but they did talk to say that they will discuss in the future. Yzerman and Stamkos's agent talked last weekend, doesn't…
Phillips re-signs with Sens … Richards likely staying … Likely no extension/trade for MacArthur … NHL Sources Say Video
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Ottawa Senators and Chris Phillips have agreed to a 3 year contract worth approximately $9 million. Damian Cox via twitter: Brad Richards is likely staying in Dallas. Clarke MacArthur is unlikely to re-sign with the…
Sunday Morning NHL Rumor Roundup – Part 2
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN:The Kings are targeting in order: Brad Richards, Ales Hemsky, and David Booth. Richards is complicated deal as he is out with a concussion with no timetable, and has a no-trade clause. The Rangers are also interested…
Will take Schenn to get Hemsky … Phillips-Senators still apart … Connolly staying in Buffalo, they’re buyers … NHL Sources Say videos
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Ottawa Senators and Chris Phillips talked again today but are having trouble closing the gap. Mark Spector via twitter: Ales Hemsky heading to the LA Kings a 'non-starter' without Brayden Schenn being included. As of today,…
Richards skates for 1st time since concussion … Oilers not active shoppers … ‘Hawks-Lightning talking … Columbus looking for C and Dman … Leafs and MacArthur
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Brad Richards skated for the 1st time since Feb. 13th yesterday. "He skated today, and I haven't heard anything else besides that,'' Crawford said. "I think the news is good on him, and…
Twitter rumors involving: Blue Jackets, Thrashers, Penguins, Flyers, Panthers, Blackhawks, Leafs and Avs
Aaron Portzline via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said they will be buyers this year. Chris Vivlamore via twitter: The Atlanta Thrashers gave serious consideration to claiming Nikolai Zherdev. Andy Strickland via twitter: Strickland was informed that Pittsburgh wouldn't…