Spezza’s groin injury … Souray to report to AHL today … Hodgson to AHL
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Jason Spezza tweaked his groin in Wednesday's practice, sat out yesterday, and it's unsure if he'll go in tonight's opener. The Ottawa Senators also play tomorrow in Toronto and against the Capitals on Monday.…
Rangers still interested in Souray? Pens looking for Dman? Some Devils demoted could be recalled by Friday
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers currently have 5 right-handed defensemen on the roster, and may be on the lookout to add a lefty. Sheldon Souray's name continues to float around, but even if the Rangers…
Who is the #1 goalie in Ottawa? Vancouver defensive pairings … “Chihauhua leash” for some Leafs
Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Friday is the Ottawa Senators 1st game of the season, and it's not known who their starting goalie will be. Coach Cory Clouston knows, but isn't telling until Friday morning. "Elliott played three games…
Crosby still bothered by hip flexor … Theodore to Wild almost done … Flames dropping like flies … Kadri to Marlies almost official
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby is still being bothered by his hip flexor, he left practice early and did not play in last night's game. It's the 2nd time this camp that he's been bothered by it,…
Kadri will be sent down to the Marlies … Ryan back on LW … O’Brien odd man out? Fowler makes Ducks, for now?
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: According to Shoalts, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the decision awhile ago that Nazem Kadri will be heading to the Marlies. Kadri's 3 point night against the Senators didn't change anything, nor would…
Scenarios for Souray … Teams calling about Greiss? Seguin back to center? Varlamov not a #1 lock?
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers are not really interested in sending Sheldon Souray to their AHL club in Oklahoma City. GM Steve Tambellini said that waivers are an option, but would rather make a trade that would…
Dallas Stars sale could drag on … Theodore interested in Minny but are they intersted in him? Parise open to talks during season
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The sale of the Dallas Stars may drag on for months as the lenders may wait for a deal they deem worthy. Monarch Investment Group and Galatioto Sports Group are the leading lenders…
Finger and Kadri could be cap casualties … 84 game schedule? Leighton MRI results today … If the Wild look for a new backup goalie….
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: If the Toronto Maple Leafs keep both Jeff Finger and Nazem Kadri on the roster, they will be slightly over the cap, if they demote both, they could be about $4.6 million under.…
Savard says he may have rushed his return … Redden undecided on what he’ll do … Langenbrunner to Avs? Harding torn ACL-PCL
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Rob Blake could be joining the NHL head office soon. The Minnesota Wild are looking at UFA Jose Theodore as a potential backup if they decide to go that route. Wade Redden's waiver period is over…
Mueller out with concussion … Goalie injuries in Philly and Minny … Don’t count on Souray being put on waivers today
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have lost Peter Mueller with his 2nd concussion in the last 6 months, and 3rd serious concussion in his career. He's out indefinitely. Jim Matheson via twitter: Sheldon Souray can be…
Potential Stars owner backs out … Injury updates on Crosby, Franzen and Stajan … Teams losing money … and more
Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: Sources told Pierre LeBrun yesterday that Calgary Oil man Bill Gallacher has pulled out of buying the Dallas Stars. In the past few months, it was rumored that he was close to a deal with…
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…