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…
Friday morning notes on Boogaard, Turris, Doan, Fisher, Havlat, Connolly, Campoli, Erixon, Hanzal and Kesler
Abby Simons of the Star-Tribune: A judge has thrown the charge of felony third-degree sale of a controlled substance against Derek Boogaard's brother Aaron. Aaron didn't buy the painkillers for Derek, he was only holding onto them. He's still being charged…
Avery could return to Rangers … Alfie could retire after season … Havlat’s status uncertain … Habs claim Betts … Hulsizer closing in on Blues
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said that Sean Avery could be back with the Rangers at some point. "Of course we could recall him if he’s in Hartford and earns that," Sather said. "You never…
Avery to waivers … Backlund out 6 weeks … Schenn heading to AHL … Connolly practices … Canucks claim Weise … Today’s waivers
Larry Brooks via twitter: The Rangers will be waiving Sean Avery. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Rangers called around to gauge interest in Avery prior to waivers. Their farm team may be an option along with Europe. Pierre LeBrun via…
Malone and Edler won’t be suspended for their hits over the weekend
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Lightning forward Ryan Malone won't be suspended for his head hit on Canadiens defenseman Chris Campoli. Canucks defenseman Alex Edler won't be suspended for his hit on Taylor Hall. NHL sees it as "examples of head…
Monday morning notes on the Maple Leafs, Flyers, Jets, Coyotes, Canadiens, Devils, Isles, Oilers and Kings
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs sent goalie Ben Scrivens to the AHL yesterday, with more cuts expected today. Matt Frattin will likely skate with Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin in Thursday's opener, that's if Grabovski is…
Predators talking to Rinne and Suter … Maple Leafs working phones … Wings-Kronwall talking … Kadri out 3-4 weeks … Another headshot
PIerre LeBrun of ESPN: A Western Conference team was interested in defenseman Bryan McCabe but he wasn't interested. The Rangers are looking for a defenseman, but not McCabe. Predators GM David Poile met with the agents for both Pekka Rinne…
Kane, Hamhuis, and Malhotra will get into first pre-season game … Police may have name of banana thrower … Cap could effect Couturier … Laich’s versatility
Tim Sassone of the Dailly Herald: Patrick Kane will get into his first pre-season game tonight. He'll be centering Marian Hossa and Andrew Brunette. Patrick Sharp skated on his own for the 3rd straight day yesterday. “He’s progressing well,” Joel…
Plenty of players on waivers today, none claimed over the weekend … Canadiens sign Campoli … Oilers, Sabres, and Ducks make cuts
TSN: Players put on waivers today: Eastern Conference: Brock Trotter (MTL), Ryan Potulny (WSH), Christian Hanson (WSH), Danny Richmond (WSH), Keith Aucoin (WSH), Dany Sabourin (WSH), Michal Repik (FLA), Steve Reinprecht (FLA), Dennis Persson (BUF), Drew MacIntyre (BUF), Michael Ryan…
Another interested party for Stars … Pacioretty cleared for contact … Canucks top 6 options and Schneider … Foster out 2-4 weeks … Doughty practicing video
Kate Hairopoulos of the Dallas Morning News: Chuck Greenberg is interested in buying the Dallas Stars, and he would have 30 days to submit an offer. Tom Gaglardi has already submitted a bid of $267 million to buy the team.…
Contract notes on Doughty and Turris … Free agent notes Selanne and McCabe … Injury notes on Markov, Kane, Brodeur, Salvador, Carter and Prust
Elliotte Friedman of CBC.ca: Kings GM Dean Lombardi must realize know that the "take less for the team" pitch isn't working with Drew Doughty. The Kings must change their approach if they can't sign him soon. Word is they won't…
Sunday notes involving Crosby, Doughty, Whitney, Iginla, Parise, Markov, and Poti
Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby practiced for an hour yesterday and "worked as hard as I possibly could out there." He didn't have any symptoms immediately after practice, and plans on practicing again today. Helene Elliott of…