Afternoon Hits: Injuries, Waivers and Roster Note
On the New York Rangers ... NY Rangers: Coach Alain Vigneault said that Dan Girardi is day-to-day with swelling in his knee and won't be in the lineup. Andrew Gross: Derek Stepan (ribs) and Kevin Klein (oblique) wore non-contact jersey's…
Injuries: Ballard, Jackets, Avs, Lightning, Flyers and More
On the Keith Ballard ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Exactly a year ago yesterday, Keith Ballard suffered a concussion, and yesterday he was forced to retire from hockey because that concussion. "I didn't want to retire at this…
Injuries: Dupuis, Jackets, Leafs, Red Wings and More
On the Penguins Pascal Dupuis ... Penguins.NHL: Pascal Dupuis won't be playing hockey again due to a medical condition related to blood clots. “Despite playing on a medical protocol that has worked for other players in the NHL, we feel…
Injuries: Canucks, Pens, Preds, Senators, Leafs and More
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Stephen Whyno: Center Brandon Sutter will be out for four to six weeks after having sports hernia surgery. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Garzette: GM Jim Rutherford said that Pascal…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Sens, Stars, Lightning and More
A roundup of NHL injuries On the Montreal Canadiens ... Tony Marinaro: Hearing that Carey Price's injury is a meniscus tear in his right knee. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jenn Menendez: Coach Mike Johnston said that Pascal Dupuis wasn't…
Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Ducks, Sabres, Bruins and More
On the Canadiens ... Pierre LeBrun: Carey Price met with doctors over the weekend to have more tests done. The Canadiens should have more concrete info early this week. On the Rangers ... Dan Rosen: Derek Stepan has two broken…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs and Hurricanes
On the Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger of TSN: Joffrey Lupul is focusing on the now, but realizes that trade talk is inevitable. Belief is that Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello will gut the team at the trade deadline regardless of…
Rumors: Leafs, Avs, Kings, Ducks, Scouting and Devlis
On the Maple Leafs ... Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Pending free agent, James Reimer has increased his value to the Maple Leafs with his play in the past month. It seems unlikely that they will re-sign him. Jonathan Bernier has…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Stars and Wild
On the Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Joffery Lupul has been productive under Mike Babcock, scoring seven goals in 18 games. It is still too early to suggest there is a trade market for Lupul. The Maple Leafs…
Rumors II: Kings, Leafs, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Ducks
On the Kings and Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Kings and Anze Kopitar are not close on a contract extension. Both sides have agreed on eight-years, but are apart on money. Pagnotta doesn't see Kopitar…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Richards, and the Stars
On the Maple Leafs and Ducks The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs are one of the more active teams on the trade front and are reportedly in on multiple trade talks. The Leafs and Ducks are reportedly having significant talks…
Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins and Bruins
On the Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: McGran looking at which Maple Leafs could stay around for their rebuild. Morgan Rielly - better than 90 percent. Jake Gardiner, Dion Phaneuf, James van Riemsdyk and Scott Harrington…