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…
Morning Hits: 6 outdoor games, Oilers rumors, Sakic, Sabres, Briere, Datsyuk, Olympics and Laganiere
TSN: The NHL is planning on having 6 outdoor games next season. Things could change and details still need to be worked out, but the proposed dates and teams are: Jan. 1st - Maple Leafs and Red Wings at Michigan…
Injury Notes: Myers, Lupul, Grabovski, Erat, Briere, Bergeron, Crosby, Letang and Martin
From twitter unless otherwise noted Bill Hoppe: Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers broke his leg Thursday night and is out for the season. Paul Hendrick: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul isn't cleared for contact yet. He might be ready to go next…
Morning Hits: Smith, Howard, Goalie trade market, Forsberg and Briere
David Pagnotta: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said that serious contract negotiations with Mike Smith won't happen until their ownership situation is settled. Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings and Jimmy Howard have basically agreed on a six-year…
Roster notes and Goalie: Briere, Capitals, Michalek, Hedman, Hurricanes, Holtby, Bryzgalov and Quick
Tim Panaccio: Flyers Daniel Briere is practicing with a regular jersey on, indicating that he's likely in tonight. Stephen Whyno: Martin Erat, Joel Ward and Brooks Laich are out tonight for the Capitals. Ian Mendes: It doesn't look like Milan…
Injury Notes: Kovalchuk, Staal, Karlsson, Bergeron, Enstrom, Hemsky, Grossman, Briere, Michalek and Marchand
From twitter unless otherwise noted Rich Chere: Devils Ilya Kovalchuk on playing Friday: "I don't know. I'm going to decide with the doctors and coaches, but I don't think so." Katie Strang: Rangers Marc Staal said that his peripheral vision is…
Injury Notes: Emelin, Karlsson, Michalek, Theodore, Briere, Grossman and Staal
Canadiens.NHL.com: Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin is done for the season after suffering a torn ligament in his left knee. “Anytime you lose a player for the season it’s bad news, and this was a guy that was playing so well for…
NHL Rumors III: Ryane Clowe rumors update
From twitter unless otherwise noted 4:45 PM Sarah Baicker: Sources say that a Clowe trade to the Flyers won't happen if the Sharks insist on Sean Couturier. David Pollak: Clowe said he's open to either a trade-and-sign or as a…
NHL Rumors II: Clowe close to being traded, Red Wings, Blackhawk-Isles talking trade and the Flyers
From twitter unless otherwise noted Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: The Sharks are getting closer to trading Ryane Clowe. Source is saying that the team has approached Clowe's agent about the possibility of waiving his no-trade clause. A deal…
NHL Rumors II: Iginla, Kiprusoff, Briere, Caron, Stastny and Yandle
Bob McKenzie: The Flames preferred the deal with the Bruins, but needed Jarome Iginla's approval. He obviously, chose the Penguins. Eric Francis: Feaster told Iginla that an extension would be shorter and for less money if he stayed in Calgary.…
Injury Notes: Liles, Bourque, Letang, Anderson, Hossa, Shaw, Briere and Grossman
All from twitter Jonas Siegel: The Maple Leafs recalled defenseman Jesse Blacker as John-Michael Liles is out. Marc-Antoine Godin: Canadiens Rene Bourque has stopped skating which may be a concern for the rest of the year. Seth Rorabaugh: The Penguins…
NHL Rumors II: Zuccarello, Sharks, ‘Hawks, Canucks, Bruins, Myers, Boyle, Sabres, Briere, Coburn, Blues and Penguins
Steve Zipay via twitter: Rangers Mats Zuccarello's agent: "Will be glad 4 Mats Zuccarello's sake that he will soon get 2 show NHL again how good he is." Bob McKenzie via twitter: Paperwork from the KHL team/federations are the only thing…