Savard to undergo physical exertion test soon … Staal and Tavares skate … Rafalski out 3-4 weeks
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE.com: Marc Savard will undergo a physical exertion test in the next few days. He's been doing low-intensity workouts, and has been making slow, steady progress. If/when he passes the test, it would be at least 4-6…
Jeff Finger waived … Tavares not flying with team … Several Players clear waivers … Maltby retiring
Michael Traikos via twitter: Jeff Fingers was placed on waivers today by the Toronto Maple Leafs and will be sent to the AHL Toronto Marlies when he clears waivers. Ron Wilson said "he's not being buried." TSN is reporting that…
Drury ready for Friday … Rangers interested in B. Richards? Tavares out still … Ducks not interested in Souray … plus more
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers center Chris Drury should be ready to go for Friday's home opener against the Maple Leafs. Drury has been out since September 20th with a broken finger. Erik Christensen suffered a groin and…
Chara next for Bruins … Laperriere doesn’t want to retire … Giroux X-rayed … Ivanans vs MacIntyre fight
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Boston Bruins are also looking to lock up Zdeno Chara to a contract extension. The 33-year old Chara will be a UFA at the end of the season, and is reportedly looking…
Price to start tonight … Spezza injury notes … Kuba 3-4 weeks away and more
Dave Stubbs via twitter: Carey Price will start for the Montreal Canadiens tonight. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Jason Spezza wasn't on the ice today as he's still bothered by his 'tweak'. Senators coach Cory Clouston doesn't think it will be…
Sharks name captain, alternates, and top 3 lines … Thrashers name alternates, #1 goalie? … No Souray talks with Flames?
Jeff Marek via twitter: Joe Thornton was named the captain of the San Jose Sharks. From the Sharks twitter account, Dan Boyle will be a full-time alternate captain, Patrick Marleau and Ryane Clowe will be the others, one at home,…
Canucks trade O’Brien to Nashville … Isles grab Grabner … More players on waivers
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Vancouver Canucks have traded Shane O'Brien and Dan Gendur to the Nashville Predators for Ryan Parent and Jonas Andersson. Michael Traikos via twitter: Matt Lashoff is on the ice with the Maple Leafs as the…
Drury out 4 weeks … A worthwhile risk for Jackets? Ilya to the right side … Lupul get clearance to skate
Jesse Spector of the NY Daily News: Chris Drury broke his left index finger blocking a shot yesterday and will be out 4 weeks. After starting camp centering Marian Gaborik and Alex Frolov, Derek Stepan skated between Evgeny Grachev and…
Saturday morning NHL rumors and notes
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: To start training camp, the Sharks have split up Joe Thornton and Dany Heatley. Thornton is centering Ryan Clowe and Devin Setoguchi, while Joe Pavelski is centering Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau.…
RFAs still looking to finalize contracts … Regehr admits he’s been shopped … Some UFAs hope to get deals soon
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars had talks with the agents for James Neal and Matt Niskanen on Tuesday. The team hopes to have them signed before the start of camp. Craig Custance of the Sporting…
Ryan-Ducks “very close” … Maple Leafs notes … Lecavalier ready by camp … Thrashers-Bergfors still talking
Eric Stephens via twitter: (late last night post) A "well-placed source" said that a Bobby Ryan-Anaheim Ducks contract is "very close". James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, "We're going with this unless something…
Ducks-Ryan Talking … Yzerman to start talks with Stamkos during training camp …
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: "I expect Marc to be a Bruin under his contract seasons," Chiarelli said. Helene Elliott via twitter: Bobby Ryan's agent and the Anaheim Ducks have talked, and will talk again on Tuesday. Eric Stephens…