Morning Hits: Grigorenko, Zadorov, Etem, Steckel, White, Bishop and Conacher
TSN: The Sabres agree to allow Mikhail Grigorenko and Nikita Zadorov to play for Russia at the World Junior Championship. Eric Stephens: The Ducks have recalled Emerson Etem and David Steckel. Mathieu Perreault on the IR. Dmitry Chesnokov: Ian White…
Injury Notes: Seguin, Malkin, Kessel, Bozak, Lupul, Perreault, Beauchemin, Semin and Helm
James Mirtle: Stars Tyler Seguin will have some concussion testing this afternoon in Toronto and it's not known if he'll be able to return to the lineup tonight. Josh Yohe: Penugins Evgeni Malkin has a lower-body injury and won't play…
Afternoon Hits: Protected 1st Rounder, Bass, Gagner, Perreault, Lupul, Liles, Flames Injuries and Pacioretty
Pierre LeBrun: The 1st round pick that the Islanders included in the Vanek-Moulson deal with the Sabres is protected. Islanders can defer to 2015 if it is in the top 10. Bob McKenzie: Blue Jackets Cody Bass has cleared waivers.…
Injury Notes: Kostka, Weber, Hickey, Coyle and Perreault
Chris Kuc: The Blackhawks put Michael Kostka on the IR retroactive to October 22nd. John Vogl: Sabres Mike Weber left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Arthur Staple: Islanders Thomas Hickey broke his nose in the first period last…
Injury Notes: Spezza, Ducks, Tyutin, Carter, Lecavalier, Hartnell, Lindholm, Lehtonen and Erskin
Bruce Garrioch: A decision on if Jason Spezza will play or not will be made after their skate. Dan Wood: Ducks Kyle Palmieri, Nick Bonino and Mathieu Perreault will return to the lineup on Sunday. Eric Stephens: Ducks Dustin Penner…
Injury Notes: Nash, Gustavsson, Eaves, Stalberg, Jones, Ruutu, Perrault, Penner, Palmieri and Beleskey
Nick Cotsonika: Hearing that Rangers Rick Nash could be out for seven to 10 days. Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Jonas Gustavsson is still a few days away from returning. Patrick Eaves is targeting a Oct. 26th return. Mark…
Morning Hits: Liles, Wilson and the Capitals, hybrid icing, Commodore, Eminger and Belanger
James Mirtle: Trading John-Michael Liles would obviously help the Maple Leafs cap issues, but if it were possible, Mirtle thinks it would have happened already. Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: If Tom Wilson makes the Capitals, they will have to…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Wilson, Pirri, Zanon and Legein
Darren Dreger: On waivers today: STL places K.Aucoin, A.Bolduc, P.Cannone, T.Chorney, C.Hanson, M.Mancari, T.Shattock; DAL place T.King; CBJ places S.Machacek, P.McNeill, F.St-Denis; Phil places Y.Danis, B.Holmstrom, K. Newbury, M.A. Bourdon. Tim Wharnsby: On waivers today: Mtl place Mayer; Van places Pelletier, Stuart, Hamill, Cgy…
Trade Rumors: No rush on Bishop … Perreault didn’t ask for a trade … Case to move Subban … Dubnyk not worried about Luongo rumors
Andy Strickland via twitter: There is no rush for the Senators to trade goalie Ben Bishop. He's a valuable asset and they'll look to maximize any return for him. The Senators may wait for a team that's desperate for a…
Injury updates on Klefbom, Gudbranson and Murray … Crosby thinking about going overseas … Stamkos staying … Tavares to get new deal
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers prospect Oscar Klefbom's season could be over according to Swedish reporter Johan Eriksson. “Klefbom will undergo surgery which means his season is over,” Eriksson reports on Twitter. “Should be in Edmonton right now…
2012 NHL Free Agent tracker for July 5th
We’ll be updating all free agent signing for the 5th day of free agency here. We’ll leave it at the top of page. Rumors and notes from today will be below this post. Player '12-13 Team Contract notes Jay Beagle…
Morning Free Agent notes: Capitals send out qualifying offers … No buyouts for Sens, not too active on July 1 …”Cutdown” candidates
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals GM George McPhee confirmed that Mike Knuble and Jeff Halpern won't be back next season, but wouldn't say the same for pending UFAs Alexander Semin and Dennis Wideman. If all 4 are not back,…