Injury Notes: Wild, Canucks, Wings, Sharks, Avs, Habs, Flames, Lightning, Isles, Jackets and Flyers
Michael Russo: Wild's Mikko Koivu had ankle surgery and will be out for at least a month. Elliott Pap: James Duthie on TSN said that Roberto Luongo had an MRI on his ankle and that "early indications are not serious." Dan…
Afternoon Notes: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Devils, Wild, Avalanche, Capitals, Senators and Rangers
Elliotte Friedman: The Rangers have put goalie Martin Biron on waivers with the purpose of terminating his contract. David Alter: Maple Leafs Jerry D'Amigo took David Clarkson's spot on their 3rd line. Clarkson briefly tested out his injured foot. Chris Johnston:…
Morning Rumors: Leafs, Canadiens, Devils, Avs, Rangers, Ducks, Senators and Top Trade Targets
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox thinks the Maple Leafs are done trading until the deadline unless there are more injuries. Despite the trade rumors, Cox doesn't think Nazem Kadri is any more available now than he was at…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Ryan, Avalanche, Stars, Penguins, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Michael Russo: The Sabres claim Zenon Konopka off waivers from the Wild. Kevin Allen: Team USA GM David Poile said that Brian Burke had Bobby Ryan on his final ballot. Michael Russo: "Poile says criticism is part of what goes on…
Wild Put Konopka On Waivers … Could the Jets, Oilers and Flames Be Interested? Wild Notes
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Wild have put center Zenon Konopka of waivers today. Coach Yeo said it was because they needed to call up a goalie (recalled Darcy Kuemper. Josh Harding not ready yet.), but Russo doesn't buy…
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 Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Kevin Paul Dupont: The Bruins recall goalie Niklas Svedberg from the AHL. Joe Haggerty: He could start tomorrow. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have recalled Alex Petrovic and Drew Shore. Likely means that Scottie Upshall is out. George Richardson: Petrovic recalled to replace…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Thornton, Oilers, Weber, Preds, Phaneuf, Steen, Parise, Ericsson and Fedorov
Some notes from the last couple days. NHL: (click the link to read the 12 page document) Gary Bettman upholds Shawn Thornton's 15 game suspension. The National Hockey League Players’ Association (the “NHLPA” or the “Union”), on behalf of Boston Player Shawn…
Injury Notes involving 15 teams
Farhan Lalji: Canucks Roberto Luongo left last night's game. Ben Kuzma: Coach John Tortorella said that Luongo has a lower-body injury and is day-to-day. Kuzma thinks it wouldn't be a stretch to say that it is a groin strain. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues…
Injury Notes: Malkin, Edler, Harding, Schenn, Lecavalier, Smith, Abdelkader, Clowe and the Blue Jackets
Mike Halford: Penguins Evgeni Malkin will miss their next two games. Brad Ziemer: Canucks coach John Tortorella on Alex Edler: "He’s still a ways away. I can’t even say day to day. It’s after the (Xmas) break and who knows where…
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:…
Morning Hits: Thornton, Clarkson, Gudbranson, Mayers, Haula, Drouin and the KHL
Joe Haggery: Bruins Shawn Thornton's suspension decision will almost certainly be today. Nick Kypreos: Maple Leafs David Clarkson will have a hearing at 9 am this morning. George Richards: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he would call Brendan Shanahan to…