Morning Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Sabres and Devils
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks the two best options for the Oilers in net are Jonas Hiller and Michal Neuvirth. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Both the Flyers and Oilers may be looking for a change. The Oilers have the…
Injury Notes: Bergenheim, Visnovsky, Kronwall and Hall
Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Sean Bergenheim has only played two games in the last 18 months. He was suppose to consult with doctors in Nashville last Monday, but he went to Toronto instead for treatment. He should be back…
Afternoon Hits: Bryzgalov, Wilson, Capitals, Devils, Wild, Clemmensen, Da Costa and Crawford
Lawrence Dushenski: Source saying that Ilya Bryzgalov turned down an offer from a Western Conference team. Katie Carrera: The Capitals have told Tom Wilson that he'll be staying for the season. Aaron Vickers: Capitals coach Adam Oates on keeping Wilson: “He can…
Injury Notes: Panthers, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, Hurricanes, Jets, Sharks, Flyers, Canadiens and Wings
George Richards: Panthers say that Ed Jovanovski has not been taken off the IR. Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma on defenseman Kris Letang: "There’s not a timetable on Kris’ return at this point." Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports:…
Morning Hits: Senators losses, Rielly, Connolly recalled and starting goalies
Bruce Garrioch: Eugene Melnyk said he lost $110 million since buying the Senators. Travis Yost: In August Melnyk said that he lost $94 since taking over the team. Two months later he's saying he's lost $110 million. James Gordon: Melnyk said that…
Quick Hits: Predators, Biron and Asham, Yakupov, Miller, Talbot, Smith, Zolnierczyk and Mrazek
Harvey Fialkov: Predators GM David Poile said that he wanted to draft a forward but Panthers GM Dale Tallon beat him to it, but added that Seth Jones will be a star for years to come. Pierre LeBrun: Rangers Martin…
Injury Notes: Nash, Khudobin, Erskine, Letang, Lehtonen, Howard, Drewiske, Bjugstad, Thomas, Calvert and Noesen
Pat Leonard: The Rangers put Rick Nash on the IR. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said that Anton Khudobin will be put on the IR. It may only be for the short term and called the injury a "best-case…
Morning Rumors: Coaches on the hot seat, Elliott, Lundqvist, Canadiens, Sabres, Vanek, Boyle and the Oilers
Bruce Garrioch: Panthers coach Kevin Dineen, Wild's Mike Yeo and Jets Claude Noel could be on the hot seat. “When you see one team make a coaching change there can most definitely be a domino effect. No question about it, especially…
Quick Hits: Lupul, Clowe, Matthias, Tallinder, Urbom and Latta
Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul is expected to play tonight. Rich Chere: Devils Ryane Clowe's x-rays on his foot were negative. Swelling was only issue. Steve Goldstein: Panthers Shawn Matthias likely won't play due to an illness. Mike Harrington:…
Injury Notes: Parros, Belesky, Thomas, Backstrom and Potter
Dave Stubbs of Hockey Inside/Out: Canadiens George Parros, out with a concussion, is "almost symptom-free." “He is feeling good, doing a lot better,” Bergevin said, while cautioning that Parros shouldn’t be expected back on the ice imminently. “A concussion is a…
Goalie Hits: Giguere, Markstrom, Harding and the Blues
Adrian Dater: J.S. Giguere will start in net for the Avalanche against the Bruins. Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Jacob Markstrom will start in net for the Panthers. Rachel Blount of the Star Tribune: Josh Harding will start in net…
Injury Notes: Spezza, Pacioretty, Sbisa, Backstrom, Thomas and Pyatt
Bruce Garrioch: Senators Jason Spezza said that he should be fine tomorrow. Coach Paul MacLean said that Spezza will be evaluated in the morning and may not be in the lineup. Dave Stubbs: Looking like Max Pacioretty should be back…