Flyers recall Schenn … Gonchar, DiPietro return to practice … Gardiner back in … Brodeur, Brewer miss practice … Early Goal of the Year? No way
Philadelphia Flyers via twitter: The Flyers have recalled Brayden Schenn and loaned Zac Rinaldo and Harry Zolnierczyk to the AHL. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Flames have put Raitis Ivanans on waivers. The Wild place Drew Bagnall on waivers. Don…
Wild trade Nystrom to the Stars
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Wild have traded Eric Nystrom to the Dallas Stars for future considerations. The Wild needed at least a $1.2 million contract to keep them above the salary floor when Adam Pardy comes off the…
Afternoon notes on re-alignment, Stars, Malkin, Crosby, Salak, Crawford, Nystrom, Carter, Fisher, Flyers, Caps, Devils, Canes and “Shannabusiness” video
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Bob McKenzie is reporting that the Red Wings are likely moving to the Eastern Conference next year, with the easiest replacement being the Jets. The Stars and Wild are looking to change divisions. The Stars are…
Krejci injured … Players who may be traded … Turris may want trade … Habs injuries … Kronwall-Wings talking … No date for Crosby
Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins center David Krejci left practice yesterday with an apparent leg injury. Krejci was in the middle of a drill when he pulled up and hunched over in pain. He'll miss tonight's game and…
Afternoon twitter notes on waiver claims, Smyth, Methot, Peverley, Spacek, Franson, Connolly, Malkin, Stralman, Backstrom, Rundblad and Filatov
James Mirtle via twitter: The Predators have claimed Brian McGrattan off waivers. Minnesota Wild via twitter: The Wild have placed Eric Nystrom on re-entry waivers. Chris Johnston via twitter: The Blues have claimed Taylor Chorney off waivers from the Oilers…
Betts sent back to Philly … Colaiacovo may have concussion … Malkin out last night … Dumbfounded by Turris … Bouchard suspended 2 games
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Blair Betts has been sent back to the Flyers after being claimed by the Canadiens last week. The NHL ruled that Betts was damaged goods with a "lower-body injury." "While it is clear that…
Afternoon notes on Smid, Nystrom, Cumiskey, Callahan, Vokoun, Campoli, Senators, Red Wings and Blues
Edmonton Oilers via twitter: Oilers defenseman Ladislav Smid has been cleared for contact. Ben Eager is skating but is still wearing a no-contact jersey. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Smid wants to play in Sunday's season opener, but the…
Twitter notes involving the Maple Leafs and Gagner, Sabres, Jets, Rangers, Wild, Kings and Panthers
Damien Cox via twitter: Persistant chatter that the Maple Leafs are interested in Sam Gagner of the Oilers. A defenseman would head to Edmonton. Luke DeCock via twitter: DeCock wonders that if Gagner his available, would he fit in Carolina,…
Players on waivers today … Canes assign 12 … Notes on Connolly, Pronger, Zibanjad, Frattin, Iginla, Whitney and Perron
Bob McKenzie via twitter: On waivers today: Leighton (PHI); Plante (FLA); Danis (EDM); Rodney (ANA), Durno, Matsumoto, Roy, Sanguinetti, Peters, Samson, Brett Sutter (all CAR); Bourque, Collins, McNeill (all WSH). Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Wild claim Nick Johnson off…
Staubitz suspended for pre-season and 3 regular season games
Minnesota Wild forward Brad Staubitz was suspended for the remainer of the pre-season and 3 regular season games for his hit from behind on Cody Bass of the Blue Jackets. Staubitz will forfeit $9,324.33. Bass was injured on the play,…
Shanahan bans Wisniewski for pre-season and 8 games
Suspension Shanny was back at today, handing Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski an 8 game regular season and the remainder of the pre-season suspension. Wisniewski will end up forgeiting $536,585.36 for his illegal check on Cal Clutterbuck. Wisniewski was…
Roster cuts and notes for the Flyers, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Wild, Blues and Capitals
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers released Michael Nylander and Adam Mair. They have 29 players left in camp, and will likely open the season with 22 players. Still battling for a roster spot are Sean Couturier, Brayden…