NHL Injuries: Penguins, Duchene, Backes, Umberger, Bishop, Datsyuk and Weiss
Shelly Anderson: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma gave no injury updates. Dan Rosen: Avs Matt Duchene said he wasn't close to 100 percent, but he felt good enough that he would be able to make plays. Brian Wilde: The Blues say…
Morning Hits: Duchene, Kreider, Islanders, Needing a GM and McPhee
Pierre LeBrun: Avs Patrick Roy on Matt Duchene on potentially playing in Game 6: "We're going to take a serious look at it." Andrew Gross of the Bergon Record: Rangers Chris Kreider is skating but is still unable to shoot. He…
NHL Injuries: Crosby, Alfredsson, Tyutin, Howard and Duchene
Terry Koshan: Sidney Crosby on his health: "I feel good. Nothing that would affect the way I play." Helene St. James: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson hopes to play in Game 5. Rob Mixer: Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards didn't confirm that…
NHL Injuries: Robidas, Barrie, Stamkos, Bishop, Backes and Duchene
Lance Pugmire: Ducks Stephane Robidas broke the bone just above his previous leg fracture that kept him out from November to March. Adrian Dater: Avalanche's Tyson Barrie will be out for four to six weeks with an MCL injury suffered…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Red Wings, Blues, Avs, Sharks and Bruins
Dave Isaac: Flyers Steve Downie is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Helene Ste. James: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg skated before practice yesterday. Felt good but didn't push it. Zetterberg said it's unlikely he'll be ready before round 2. Lou Korac: Blues Vladimir…
Olympic Hockey Notes: Selanne, Team Canada Scratches, Lehtonen Start, Datsyuk Ailing and Zetterberg Done
Stephen Whyno: Finland's coach on Teemu Selanne's injury: "small upper body injury. Not serious." Greg Wyshynski: Finnish coach does expect him to play. Bob McKenzie: P.K. Subban and Matt Duchene will be in the lineup for Canada. Chris Johnston: Patrick Sharp…
Morning Rumors: Bruins, Sabres, Habs, Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Pens, Isles, Kings, Rangers and Hotstove Video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The NHL trade deadline is March 5th. The Olympic roster freeze is February 8th till February 23rd. “The roster freeze will act as a deadline, especially for those teams that want to save a…
Afternoon Hits: Futa, Thornton and Neal, Forsberg, Dumba, Rielly, Devils Injuries, Lupul and Duchene
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The Sabres have asked permission to speak with Kings Director of Amateur Scouting, Mike Futa, as they continue their search for a new GM. Jimmy Murphy: Bruins Shawn Thornton will get more games than…
Afternoon Hits: Bozak, Bryzgalov, Stamkos, Neurvirth, Merril, McQaid, Harding, Datsyuk and Duchene
Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak will return to the lineup tonight, centering Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk. Chris Wescott: The Oilers would like to have Ilya Bryzgalov start in either Nashville or Columbus. David Alter: James Reimer will…
Injury notes: Weiss, DeKeyser, Koivu, Calvert, Bickell, Bourque, Duchene and Kessel
Helene St. James: Red Wings Stephen Weiss (groin) expects to be ready for Saturday's game against the Senators. Helene St. James: Red Wings Danny DeKeyser is out for four to six weeks with a separated shoulder. Eric Stephens: Ducks Saku…
Morning Hits: 2012 Draft, Backlund, New Avs lines, Dubnyk and the Sabres
Aaron Portzline: Former Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson was thrilled when the Oilers drafted Nail Yakupov over Ryan Murray in 2012. The Blue Jackets wouldn't have drafted Yakupov at No 2. Portzline thinks (if remembers correctly) that Howson would have taken Alex…
Injury Notes: Duchene, Green, Hossa, Khabibulin and Bogosian
Adrian Dater via Sulia: Avalanche coach Patrick Roy said that Matt Duchene would likely miss a week due to his oblique injury. Katie Carrera: Capitals Mike Green was put on the IR. Green to the IR creates a roster spot. They have Dmitri Orlov available. Green…