Tag: Detroit Red Wings

Will Ryan get suspended for skate stomp? Pronger and Zetterberg are unable to go in their Game 2’s

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger skated yesterday but didn't shoot any pucks due to his injured right hand. It doesn't look like he'll play until Monday at the earliest. A source denied the rumor that…

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Should Stoll get suspended? Bolland may not return in Round 1 … Zetterberg skates … Perron still experiencing post-concussion symptoms

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Blackhawks forward David Bolland hasn't been cleared for contact yet, and he may not be close. "It's awareness," Bolland said. "Your awareness is the big one. Just playing 2-on-2 out there with the guys, you're still…

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Lemaire steps down as Devil coach again … Zetterberg to miss start of series, Kronwall to return … Bolland could be back in round 1 … Changes coming in Dallas, Carolina?

Mark Everson of the NY Post: Jacques Lemaire has once again stepped down as the New Jersey Devils head coach. Lemaire took over from John MacLean who was fired on Dec. 23rd after posting a 9-22-2 record. The Devils were…

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Afternoon notes involving Murray, Kronwall, Green, Kovalchuk, Colborne, Briere and starting goalies

Ian Mendes via twitter: Senators GM Bryan Murray signed a 3 year contract extension. Detroit Red Wings via twitter: Babcock confirmed the Niklas Kronwall will return for Game 1 of the playoffs. Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals defenseman Mike Green…

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Foote to retire … Torres gets 4 game suspension … Zetterberg, Nash out 2 final games … Video on Flames future

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote will announce his retirement tomorrow at an 11:00 press conference. He could still play this weekend. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Canucks forward Raffi Torres is suspended for 2 regular season…

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Parise shut down … Zetterberg injured … Wideman out for 1st round … Oilers draft options … No disciplinary action for Turco

Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: So Zach Parise has been shut down for the rest of the season by the team, it's not injury related, just precautionary. Parise will be a RFA at season's end and the Devils could…

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Green could play tonight … Big year for Tanguay … Commodore could be bought out … Clowe might play tonight

Scott Fisher of the Calgary Sun: Alex Tanguay has recorded 65 points for the Flames after signing a 1 year, $1.7 million deal in the off-season. He may have priced himself out of Calgary, but he might be interested in…

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Some RFA’s to keep an eye on … No Bryzgalov for Leafs … Capitals D update … Datysuk expects to play today

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch thinks there are 3 restricted free agents to keep an eye on. Steven Stamkos: He probably would like one of those large 12 year, $120 million contracts, but the Lightning more interested in…

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Crosby gets clearance to practice with teammates … Miller to sit for Sabres … Roy hopes for 2nd round … Parise hopes for Saturday

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby has been cleared by doctors to begin practicing with teammates tomorrow morning. He will travel with the team to Florida. He'll still need to get clearance from doctors before he's able to…

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Selanne to make decision on next year around July 1st … Crawford-Hawks talks to wait … Blue Jackets could trade 1st round pick … Avalanche could target goalies

Anaheim Ducks via twitter: "Teemu Selanne told media that he’d like to decide on whether to play next season around July 1." Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago: Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford will be a RFA, and they will be waiting…

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Oshie suspended 2 games by Blues … Parise unsure about tomorrow … Bertuzzi won’t be suspended … Starting goalies

Andy Stickland via twitter: TJ Oshie was suspended 2 games by the Blues. Oshie missed Monday's practice, sources say it was "an unexcused absence." Tampa Bay Lightning via twitter: Lightning forward Ryan Malone is awaiting doctor clearance, is a game…

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A Couple afternoon NHL notes involving the Red Wings, Devils, Ducks and Blue Jackets

Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Jimmy Howard's MRI results from yesterday showed only a sprain and no structural damage. Howard seemed hopeful for Wednesday, but "He's going to take a little break and we don't know when he'll be…

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