Tag: Evgeni Malkin

Twitter notes involving Green, Malkin, Michalek, Reimer, Markov, Brodeur … Oilers, Sens, Habs, Flyers lines … Some starting goalies

Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals defenseman Mike Green has his right foot wrapped and is walking with a significant limp. When asked if he'll play on Thusday he said, "We'll see." Shelly Anderson via twitter: Penguins center Evgeni Malkin is…

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Crosby feels he’s close … Habs and Lightning looking for Dman … Jets could show interest in Bourque … Reimer and Backes injured … Duchene on 4th line

Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins captain Sidney Crosby considers himself close to returning, but that doesn't mean he'll play in the next couple games. "I need to get in some contact, more than just one bump in a…

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Penguins and Oilers injury and lineup notes … Sens and Devils lines … Perron practicing … More starting goalies

Shelly Anderson via twitter: Brooks Orpik, Sidney Crosby and Dustin Jeffrey are on the ice at Penguins morning practice. James Neal, Evgeni Malkin, Tyler Kennedy, and Brian Strait are not on the ice. Josh Yohe via twitter: Brooks Orpik will…

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Injury notes on Carter, Whitney, Kesler, Malkin, Hossa, Krejci, DiPietro, Gonchar, Penner, Kennedy, Havlat, McDonald and Neuvirth

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets forward Jeff Carter is questionable for tomorrow's game against the Stars. "It's a little hairline crack in his foot where he took a shot," Blue Jackets coach Scott Arniel said. "It's an…

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Malkin may be ready … Lines for Habs and Senators … Starting goalies for Sens, Oilers, Islanders, Blackhawks, Caps and Pens

Shelly Anderson via twitter: Evgeni Malkin could be ready for tonight, he's been skating with linemates Steve Sullivan and James Neal. John Lu via twitter: Canadiens Lines: Pacioretty - Gomez - Gionta; Moen - Plekanec - Cole; Darche - Desharnais…

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Afternoon notes on re-alignment, Stars, Malkin, Crosby, Salak, Crawford, Nystrom, Carter, Fisher, Flyers, Caps, Devils, Canes and “Shannabusiness” video

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Bob McKenzie is reporting that the Red Wings are likely moving to the Eastern Conference next year, with the easiest replacement being the Jets. The Stars and Wild are looking to change divisions. The Stars are…

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Afternoon twitter notes on waiver claims, Smyth, Methot, Peverley, Spacek, Franson, Connolly, Malkin, Stralman, Backstrom, Rundblad and Filatov

James Mirtle via twitter: The Predators have claimed Brian McGrattan off waivers. Minnesota Wild via twitter: The Wild have placed Eric Nystrom on re-entry waivers. Chris Johnston via twitter: The Blues have claimed Taylor Chorney off waivers from the Oilers…

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Betts sent back to Philly … Colaiacovo may have concussion … Malkin out last night … Dumbfounded by Turris … Bouchard suspended 2 games

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Blair Betts has been sent back to the Flyers after being claimed by the Canadiens last week. The NHL ruled that Betts was damaged goods with a "lower-body injury." "While it is clear that…

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Avery demotion affects Stars … Leafs not after Gagner … No-touch icing will pass … Cumiskey traded to Ducks … No suspensions for Sarich and Mills

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning Stars: The Dallas Stars are paying half of Sean Avery's salary still, even with Rangers sending him to the minors. But they have been told by the NHL that while Avery is in the…

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2011-12 Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Center

List below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers for centers heading into the 2011-12 NHL season. Due to front-loading contracts (back-loaded in some cases), and teams having to deal with the salary cap, a players cap number takes precedence…

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Lombardi to be at Leafs training camp … Kostitsyn not happy with Canadiens coach Martin … Shirokov may return one day … Stars sale progressing

Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke won't rush Matthew Lombardi back. "It’s too soon to tell," Burke told Sun Media. “As we always do with head injuries, we’ll err on the side of caution.” Lombardi…

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Stamkos talks continue, unfounded twitter trade rumor … Semin being shopped … Doughty talks moving slowly … Leafs re-sign Bozak

Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburgh Times: The Lightning and Steven Stamkos continued negotiating yesterday. It's "A work in progress" according to GM Steve Yzerman. Stamkos' agent Mark Guy in a text, "Still working on it." There was an unfounded…

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