Petrov, Mayorov sign in KHL … Preds still hope to re-sign Suter and Weber … Coaching notes for Sharks, Canadiens … 5 priorities for Sens
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Islanders prospect Kirill Petrov signed a contract extension with with Ak Bars. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Ak Bars has also signed Blue Jackets defenseman Maxim Mayorov. Aaron Portzline via twitter: It's believed that the Blue Jackets…
Afternoon notes on: Dubinsky, Caps, Predators, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Sharks … Flames sign Cervanka
Katie Strang via twitter: Rangers Brandon Dubinsky travelled with the Rangers to DC, no indication if he's close to returning. Brian McNally via twitter: Capitals lines this morning: Ovechkin-Backstrom-Johansson. Chimera-Laich-Semin. Hendricks-Beagle-Brouwer. Knuble-Aucoin-Ward. Josh Cooper via twitter: If the Predators win…
Habs to hire Bergevin, buyout Gomez? … Leafs-Wings to do HBO 24/7 … Oilers and their #1 pick … Jets Burmistrov … Panthers only tweaking
Greg Brady via twitter: The Canadiens will be buying out Scott Gomez according to Louis Jean on the Brady & Lang radio show. Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Montreal Canadiens have chosen Marc Bergevin to be their new…
Grossman not cleared yet … 2 or 3 weeks for Habs GM? Alfie to take some time … Could Bruins trade Thomas? Seguin needs surgery
Dan Rosen via twitter: Flyers Nicklas Grossman said he hasn't been cleared yet. Hopes to play on Sunday. Stu Hackel of Hockey Inisde/Out: Renaud Lavoie wrote that it's possible that the Canadiens could have a new GM in place in…
Afternoon notes on Luongo, Schneider, Hodgson, Filppula, Kane, Jagr, Petrov, Vezina finalists, Konopka and Boyle
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Despite having 10 years left on his deal, it doesn't mean the Canucks won't be able to trade Roberto Luongo. Jeff Carter had 11 years and was dealt. The biggest factors holding a deal back may…
Morning notes on: Torres, Lidstrom, Alfredsson, Luongo, Red Wings, Roy, Emery, Clifford, Parse and Blues sale
Darren Dreger via twitter: Coyotes Raffi Torres suspension is likely to be announced late morning or early afternoon. Helene St. James via twitter: Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom reiterated last night that a decision on his future won't be made…
Luongo a tough move … JVR ready … Halak still in boot … Could it be Lidstrom’s final game … Roy knows Habs will call
Craig Custance of ESPN: One GM laughed when asked if Roberto Luongo's contract is movable, and another responded: "No," he answered. "Unless the trading team was allowed to subsidize the deal." Options for the Canucks this summer: 1. Pray for…
Grossman DTD … Saad could be in … Schneider’s team now, may look to trade Luongo … Kiper likely staying … Allaire tired of blame
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He was hit twice in the 1st period but played through to the middle of the 2nd. The injury more likely occurred on the 2nd hit…
2011-12 NHL Attendence for each team: Final numbers
Here are the final home attendance numbers for the 2011-12 season. The Winter Classic attendance is included in Philadlephia's numbers, hence the high "% Capacity" number. 15 teams had 100% capacity or more. 20 teams had over 96% capacity. The…
Horton a “long shot” … 5 things Habs GM must do … Hurricanes to look at top UFAs … Time to break up Flames? Jets free agents
Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said it's a "long shot" that forward Nathan Horton will be able to return for the playoffs. "If he were to be cleared at some point, he would need at least…
Afternoon notes: Price, Myers, Toews, Gunnarson, Tallinder, Parenteau, Steckel, Lines and starting goalies
Montreal Canadiens via twitter: Canadiens Carey Price has been diagnosed with a mild concussion. Buffalo Sabres via twitter: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said that Tyler Myers won't be available for the final 2 games. Adam Jahns via twitter: Blackhawks Jonathan…
Price has headaches, concussion? Hall to have surgery today … Myers out … Wisniewski to return … Quincey suspendion video
Mike Boone of Hockey Inside/Out: Radio-Canada is reporting that Canadiens goalie Carey Price has a concussion, but as of last night the Canadiens were disputing that. The Canadiens say that he is having headaches, but hasn't been diagnosed with a…