Tag: Los Angeles Kings

Doughty to IR … Bruins-Maple Leafs rumors … Canadiens interested in Bieksa? Sabres to get 3 back by weekend?

Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Los Angeles Kings have placed defenseman Drew Doughty on the IR retroactive to October 21st, and have recalled Jake Muzzin from the AHL. The Kings won't be rushing Doughty back. It looks like…

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Kovalchuk missed a team meeting? More injury and practice updates

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Indications are pointing to Ilya Kovalchuk missing a team meeting on Saturday. I personally don't get why they would try to keep that such a secret, they had to figure it would come out eventually (if…

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Ilya Kovalchuk a healthy scratch … Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove video … Ducks talking to Senators and Sabres

Tom Gulitti via twitter: The decision to scratch Ilya Kovalchuk from the New Jersey Devils lineup was made mid-day, and it was John MacLean's decision and not managements. MacLean later added, “I’m not discussing it. It was my decision. I…

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Senators notes … Pominville to have baseline test next week … Burrows to practice next week

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators were without Jason Spezza last night, he's listed as day-to-day with a groin injury. He is questionable for tonight's game against the Canadiens. He originally hurt his groin before training camp.…

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Foote out with concussion … Ersberg on waivers, then to KHL … Some starting goalies tonight

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote is listed day-to-day for now, as he suffered a concussion last night. He'll definitely be out tomorrow night, more will be known tomorrow. Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Vinny Lecavalier…

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Stars looking for revenue sharing money? Does Winnipeg have the Corporate support? Doughty out a week … Greiss to Sweden

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning Star: The Dallas Stars are looking for future revenue sharing money. The Hockey News reported earlier this week that they've already received $8 million, but other reports are that they are in process of…

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Drew Doughty may have concussion? Gretzky not going to KHL … Canucks keeping all Dmen? Lupul skating

Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider: LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty suffered an upper-body injury in the 1st period of last night's game. He played almost 7 minutes in the 1st period, was on the last in the final minute,…

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Rypien suspended indefinitely, hearing Friday … Green still out … Richards off top PP unit … Burke and Lamoriello audio

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Canucks Rick Rypien has been suspended by the NHL, pending a hearing. Pierre LeBrun, hearing is 'in-person', which is required under the CBA to suspend a player for 5 games or more, but doesn't necessarily mean…

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Pavelec takes to the ice … Could the Kings be interested in Richards or Iginla if they become available? Pominville takes 1st step to returning

Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal Constitution: Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec returned to practice yesterday for the first time since his collapse the other week. After many tests, it was determined he had a neurocardiogenic syncope episode, or in…

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Brian Campbell 2 weeks away? Lebda in, Gunnarsson out … Nieuwendyk in tough spot … Matt Green 7-10 days away?

Andy Stickland via twitter: Was told that Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell is about 2 weeks away from returning to the line up. James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Despite being 4-0 the Leafs are expected to make one…

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Chara signs extension … Coyotes ‘sale’ update … NJ can play with 20 or less … Bergeron contract breakdown plus more

James Murphy of ESPN: Deal is for 7 years and $45.5 million. The "Ilya Kovalchuk" rule is in effect  for this deal as Chara will turn 41 three months before the deal expires. For the first 6 years will carry…

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Savard return by late November? Souray to Calgary? Panthers-Gudbranson couldn’t agree on Deal … Canucks looking to trade Hordichuk

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said he'd be happy if Marc Savard was able to return by late November, "It could be longer; could be shorter. There are so many unknowns in this type…

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