NHL Rumors III: Red Wings, Islanders, Capitals, Devils and Coyotes
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: If Dan Boyle doesn't sign with the Islanders, he could be an interesting addition for the Red Wings. The Wings are looking for a right-handed shot and would give their power play…
Morning Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers and Red Wings
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Brooks Orpik's plan would have been to play in the Stanley Cup if the Penguins had made it that far. Orpik's future with the Penguins is now on hold until a new GM…
NHL Rumors I: Vanek, Red Wings, Chara, Selanne, Miller, Blue and Oilers
Charley Walters of Twin Cities: Should look for Wild owner Craig Leipold to go after UFA Thomas Vanek this summer. He would replace Dany Heatley in offense and salary slot. Walters said not to be surprised if Brian Lawton ends…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Alfredsson, Capitals GM Candidates, Flames and Canucks
Craig Custance of ESPN: Some early offseason priorities for Red Wings GM Ken Holland. 1. Add an impact defenseman - the will have cap space this summer as David Legwand, Daniel Alfredsson, Mikael Samuelsson, Todd Bertuzzi, Kyle Quincey, Jonas Gustavsson…
Injury Notes: Pens, Wings, Caps, Flames, Sabres, Sens, Canes, Coyotes, Avs, Hawks and Leafs
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins James Neal (concussion) received clearance to play and could be in the lineup tonight. Chris Kunitz could also return to the lineup tonight. Beau Bennett skated before practice but hasn't been given clearance…
Injury Notes: MacArthur, Lehtonen, Stralman, Richards, Hossa, Murray, Gustavsson, Stastny and Sbisa
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Clarke MacArthur won't need surgery to fix his injured tendon in his hand. He suffered the injury fighting Flames Chris Butler. He won't play tomorrow, and could return next Saturday. "The only update…
Injury Notes: Kane, Moen, Parise, Pitkanen, McQuaid, Sbisa, Voracek, Hanzel, Parenteau and Howard
Paul Friesen: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that Evander Kane will return to the lineup today, and will be on a line with Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. Has another line mind for Kane too. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Travis Moen…
Injury Notes: Souray, Rinne, Aulie, Hannon, Gustavsson, Anderson, Parise, Yakupov and Santorelli
Pierre LeBrun: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray will have season ending wrist surgery today. Eric Stephens: Souray was still bothered by pain and discomfort from the torn ligaments in his wrist from an offseason workout. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Predators GM David…
Injury Notes: Rangers, Red Wings, Senators, Wild, Islanders, Avs, Sharks and Lightning
Andrew Gross: Rangers Ryan Callahan (left knee) has been out since December 10th. Has felt good the last two days, but the initial timeline of missing four to six weeks hasn't changed. Helene St. James: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg has…
Afternoon Hits: Wild, Capitals, Lightning, Leafs, Blue Jackets, Flames, Canadiens, Sabres, Wings and Jets
Michael Russo: Wild's Josh Harding left practice after taking a high shot from Erik Haula. Adam Vingan: The Capitals recall Casey Wellman from the AHL. Katie Carrera: Mikhail Grabovski didn't join the team this morning, out for tonight. Katie Carrera:…
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.…