Lucic suspended for hit on Rinaldo
Bruins forward Milan Lucic hsa been suspended 1 game for his hit on Flyers forward Zac Rinaldo.
Brassard getting interest … Lucic escapes suspension … Tyutin the translator … Not a lot of interest in Nabokov … NHL won’t own Coyotes much longer
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators might be mildly interested in Blue Jackets center Derick Brassard, who could fit in as their 2nd line center. Cost could be a concern for the Senators, as he carries a $3.2…
Lucic has hearing today for Miller hit … Alfredsson unsure for next year and about possible trade … What is Nash’s trade value?
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Bruins forward Milan Lucic has a 1 pm hearing today with Brendan Shanahan regarding his hit on Ryan Miller. McKenzie reminds everyone that hearings don't always mean there will be a suspension. McKenize also notes that…
Injury notes on Ryan Miller, IlyaKovalchuk, Brent Seabrook, Dustin Penner, Ian White, Chris Neal and Derek Meech
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Ryan Miller will be out for an undetermined amount of time after he suffered a concussion after being hit by Milan Lucic. This is Miller's 2nd concussion in 8 months. "If this…
Commodore clears re-entry … Pronger back this week … Starting goalies and other roster notes
Tom Reed via twitter: Blue Jackets defenseman Mike Commodore has cleared re-entry waivers. He will play with Springfield of the AHL. Tom Panaccio via twitter: Chris Pronger is practicing with the Flyers today. He won't play tomorrow against the Capitals,…
Lucic, Semin, Poti, Theodore battling injuries … Starting goalies … 4 placed on waivers
Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Ondrej Pavelec will start in net for the Thrashers tomorrow night. Chris Mason will go on Saturday, Pavelec on Monday. Joe Haggerty via twitter: Milan Lucic will miss his 2nd straight game with an undisclosed injury.…
Tuesday NHL Rumors and signings from Twitter
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Tom Poti has signed a contract extension with the Washington Capitals, 2 year and $5.75 million ($2.875 million cap hit). He'll get $3 million next year and $2.75 million in 2012-13. Corey Masisak via twitter: Poti…
Injury notes for Milan Lucic, James Sheppard, and Canucks prospects Sauve and Hodgson
Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Milan Lucic was plagued with an injured left ankle for most of last season, and it sounds like it might not be 100% yet. Lucic originally hurt his ankle in November, and was told…
Around the Boards: Schnieder MIA, Leclaire and Neil return tonight, Lucic back Jan 1, New top line in Edm.
Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: The future of Mathieu Schneider is still up in the air after he left the team last week for 'personal reasons'. Schneider has been the Canucks 6th-7th Dman this year and last Friday he…
Around the Boards: Jaroslav Halak Rumors, Markov back before Christmas, Khabibulin back aches
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Here are 4 main points that LeBrun took from day 1 of the Governor's meetings. He expands on those points in his blog. 1. Bettman told the board the league's involvement in Phoenix won't end up…
Around the Boards: Lecavalier to LA? Kane Hurt? Some players returning soon
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Thinks the Los Angeles Kings are the best suitor for Vincent Lecavalier. He'd be an excellent compliment to Anze Kopitar, they have the cap space, and plenty of young players. Chris Kuc of the…
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk talks positive, Malkin and Ovechkin returing tomorrow? Komisarek and Orpik out weeks
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers forward Robert Nilsson is in the doghouse and may find himself on the trading block. The Predators and possibly the Hurricanes could be interested in Nilsson, who has skill but has been inconsistent.…