Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Ryan, Avalanche, Stars, Penguins, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Michael Russo: The Sabres claim Zenon Konopka off waivers from the Wild. Kevin Allen: Team USA GM David Poile said that Brian Burke had Bobby Ryan on his final ballot. Michael Russo: "Poile says criticism is part of what goes on…
Afternoon Hits: Schenn, Lecavalier, Tootoo, Hedman, Staal, Fiddler, Clowe, Backes and more
Mark Stepneski: Stars Max Fortunus cleared waivers and will remain with the team for now. Tim Panaccio: Flyers Brayden Schenn will play tonight. Vincent Lecavalier said he had his best day on the ice and hopes to be back quicker…
Injury Notes: Boll, Fiddler, Franzen, Getzlaf and Schenn … Video of nasty hits taken by Getzlaf and Schenn
Stephen Whyno: Blue Jackets Jared Boll will be out three to four months after surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle. Dallas Stars: The Stars have put Vernon Fiddler on the IR and recall Cameron Gaunce. Helene St.…
Injury Notes: Penguins, Bruins, Avalanche, Devils, Blue Jackets, Kings, Red Wings, Blues and the Stars
Pens Inside Scoop: The Penguins put Kris Letang on the IR. Joe Haggerty: Source saying Jarome Iginla has been cleared to play tonight against the Flames. Colorado Avalanche: Patrick Roy said that Alex Tanguay (knee/hip) could start skating next week.…
Injury Notes: Parros, Franzen, Thomas, Gaborik, Gudbranson, Lecavalier, Halischuk and others
Michael Farber: Canadiens George Parros told Farber that he is symptom free of a concussion. Arpon Basu: George Parros has a concussion. Ansar Khan: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Johan Franzen is out Tuesday. Franson is on concussion protocol.…
Injury Notes: Gionta, Johnson, Dupuis, Franzen, Burns and Downie
Rich Chere: Devils Stephen Gionta injured his right ankle last night after crashing into the boards. Adrian Dater: Avalanche's Erik Johnson had x-rays after the game after blocking a shot. Could be okay. More will be known today. Dave Molinari:…
Injury Notes: Bolland, Bozak, Morrow, Lecavalier, Ovechkin, Eriksson, Callahan, Franzen and Kane
Stephen Whyno: Maple Leafs David Bolland is out indefinitely after having surgery to repair a tendon on the outside of his left ankle. Tony Ambrogio: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak was put on the LTIR retroactive to Oct. 25th with a…
Injury Notes: Downie, Lecavalier, Eriksson, Carter, Stuart, Helm, Franzen, Stempniak, Burns and Condra
Sarah Baicker: Flyers Steve Downie has a concussion and Vincent Lecavalier will be out today with a facial injury. Sam Carchidi: GM Paul Holmgren said that Downie was rushed to the hospital after the game. Joe Haggerty: Sounding like Bruins forward…
Injury Notes: Carter, Schneider, Gustavsson, Franzen, Morrow, Parros, Pacioretty, Wild and Callahan
Andrew Walker: Hearing that Kings Jeff Carter has a broken foot. NHL Devils PR: Devils coach Peter DeBoer said that a decision will come tomorrow morning on Cory Schneider's availability for this weekends back-to-back games. Brodeur starting against the Flyers.…
Injury Notes: Red Wings, Skinner, Skille, Korpikoski, Schlemke, Coyle, Brodin and Ballard
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Johan Franzen will be back on Friday, with Luke Glendening likely going back to the AHL. Darren Helm could return on Saturday, with Jonathan Ericsson…
Injury Notes: Visnovsky, Salvador, Schneider, Ward, Callahan, Hagelin, Franzen, Koivu, and Scuderi
Arthur Staple: Islanders Brian Strait (upper-body) and Lubomir Visnovsky (concussion) are not skating. Tom Gulitti: Devils Bryce Salvador's MRI revealed a stress fracture in his foot and has been placed on the IR retroactive to last Tuesday. Lou Lamoriello: "It could…
Injury Notes: Lightning, Red Wings, Rangers, Avs, Blue Jackets, Leafs, Devils, Stars, Bruins, Flyers and Sharks
Damian Cristodero: Lightning Teddy Purcell is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. George Sipple: Red Wings Johan Franzen (hip) practiced yesterday and will play today. George Sipple: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson (groin) practiced yesterday. Darren Helm (groin/back) practiced yesterday morning. Helene…