Afternoon Hits: Bryzgalov, Liles, All-Star Games, Zibanejad, Nyquist, Stanton, Rielly and Senators
Josh Yohe: Reliable source made it clear that the Penguins are not interested in Ilya Bryzgalov. James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs mistakenly thought that they would have been able to trade John-Michael Liles. Could be bought out next summer. David…
Injury Notes: Hurricanes, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Ducks
Michael Smith: Injured Hurricanes not practicing today: Alex Semin, Tuomo Ruutu, Elias Lindholm and Tim Gleason. Chip Alexander: Gleason is out with a concussion. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Jordin Tootoo (bruised shoulder) skated today. Patrick Eaves is out with a sprained…
Injury Notes: Letang, Spezza, Crawford, Weiss and Elias
Shelly Anderson: Penguins Kris Letang is believed to have a lower leg injury and will be evaluated back in Pittsburgh. He won't skate this weekend. James Gordon: Senators Jason Spezza has a "minor groin injury." Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks "goalie Corey…
Injury Notes: Brown, Bogosian, Clitsome, Stuart, Sbisa, Souray, Zadorov, Weiss and Byfuglien
Lisa Dillman: Kings Dustin Brown is confident that he'll play in the opener next week. Ken Wiebe: Jets defensemen Zach Bogosian and Grant Clitsome are day-to-day with injuries. Kevin Kurz: Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart is optimistic for opening night. Curtis…
Afternoon Hits: Panthers, Liles, Lucic, Thomas, Waivers, DeKeyser and Hossa
Pro Hockey Talk: The Panthers were sold for $230 million to Vincent Viola. James Mirtle: Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle on John-Michael Liles: "The feelings inside the coaches' and management's office should be left there... We know there's tough decisions coming."…
Line Combos: Islanders, Wings, Leafs, Devils, Caps, Canes, Blackhawks, Lightning, Stars and Blue Jackets
Arthur Staple: Islanders lines: Moulson-Tavares-Bailey, Grabner-Nielsen-Lee, Nelson-Regin-Bouchard, Martin-Cizikas-McDonald. Mark Masters: Red Wings lines: Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Abdelkader; Franzen-Weiss-Alfredsson; Cleary-Andersson-Bertuzzi; Jurco-Glendening-Samuelsson. Paul Hendrick: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Clarkson. Broll-Kadri-Raymond. Lupul-Bolland-Kulemin. Ashton-McClement-Orr. Tom Gulitti: Devils lines: Clowe-Zajac-Brunner; Olesz-Henrique-Ryder; Tedenby-Loktionov-Jagr; Carter-Gionta-Josefson; Barch-(empty)- Janssen. Katie Carrera: Capitals lines: Johansson-Backstrom-Ovechkin; Chimera-Grabovski-Wilson; Byers-Perreault-Fehr; Volpatti-Latta-Rechlicz. Michael…
Injury Notes: Stalberg, Tropp, Bolland, Red Wings, Jagr, Voracek, Brown, Torres, Handzus, Hornqvist and Horton
Josh Cooper: Predators Viktor Stalberg will be out three to four weeks with a AC sprain in his right shoulder. Elliotte Friendman: Sabres Corey Tropp is out five to six weeks with a broken jaw from Sunday's fight with Jamie…
Injury Hits: Gagner, Torres, Brown, Giroux, Pateryn, Daley, Ritchie, Bolland, Stuart, Schroeder and Red Wings
Joanne Ireland: Oilers Sam Gagner will have surgery today on his jaw. Expected to have at least one plate. Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks Raffi Torres could miss at least six weeks, possibly three to four month if…
Roster Notes: Red Wings, Kings, Oilers and Sharks
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings assigned 17 players to their AHL team. 38 players left in camp. Forwards: Mitch Callahan, Martin Frk, Jeff Hoggan, Calle Jarnkrok, Tomas Jurco, David McIntyre, Andrej Nestrasil, Trevor Parkes, Marek Tvrdon. Defenseman: Brennan Evans, Gleason…
Injury Notes: Vokoun, Booth, Gustavsson, Gleason, Jagr, Clowe and Vatanen
Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins Tomas Vokoun underwent a procedure yesterday to dissolve a blood clot in his pelvis and is out indefinitely. Brad Ziemer: Canucks David Booth has groin stiffness. Ansar Khan: Jonas Gustavsson has a groin injury and is expected…
Injury Notes: Lightning, Red Wings, Rangers, Avs, Blue Jackets, Leafs, Devils, Stars, Bruins, Flyers and Sharks
Damian Cristodero: Lightning Teddy Purcell is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. George Sipple: Red Wings Johan Franzen (hip) practiced yesterday and will play today. George Sipple: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson (groin) practiced yesterday. Darren Helm (groin/back) practiced yesterday morning. Helene…
Morning Hits: Outdoor Games, Capitals, Lou on Hybrid Icing, Red Wings Cap and Pocklington
Chris Botta: Source saying to expect four or five stadium games in 2014-15. The Winter Classic, three Stadium Series and possibly a Heritage Classic. Tim Panaccio: The Flyers and Bruins were the main candidates to meet the Capitals in the…