Markov could go under the knife again … Should Sharks trade Setoguchi? Anderson facing shots
Ranaud Lavoie (RDS) via twitter: Doctors haven't ruled out that Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov might have to have surgery again. More will known later this week. Craig Custance via twitter: Bob Hartley hasn't been contacted by the Islanders about coaching…
Injury notes of Andrei Markov, David Krejci, Rick Nash and Jonas Hiller
RDS.ca: Andrei Markov injured his knee last night in the 3rd period, the same knee he initially hurt last year in the playoffs. It's not known for sure at the moment how long he'll be out for. Dave Stubbs via…
Colorado acquires Canadiens defenseman O’Byrne
TSN: The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Ryan O'Byrne from the Montreal Canadiens for prospect Michael Bournival. O'Byrne has only appeared in 3 games for the Canadiens this season. Bournival plays for the Shawinigan Cataractes in the QMJHL. Eric Duhatscek via…
Stamkos and Weber to talk extensions with their respective clubs … Carter and Leino contracts next for Flyers? Mitchell out 4-6 weeks … More injury updates
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Steven Stamkos's agent, Don Meehan, is expected to meet with Lightning GM Steve Yzerman today to discuss contract extension. The Nashville Predators continue to talk with Don Meehan about a contract extension for Shea Weber. Former…
Monday afternoon injury and roster updates
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: X-rays on Willie Mitchell's upper-body injury showed no breaks or fractures, an MRI is being done today. The LA Kings also need to decide this week if they'll be sending Kyle Clifford (9 games)…
Staal breaks hand … Doughty to have ‘baseline’ test today … Pominville to return tomorrow … Burrows back today
Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Jordan Staal was getting ready to return to the Penguins lineup this week, but will now be out 6 weeks. Staal took a puck to the hand, breaking it, and will undergo surgery today.…
Savard passes baseline test, still weeks away … Maloney says Yandle rumors are “Utter fantasy” … Doughty out this weekend … Tootoo under review (video)
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Sources have told Strickland that Marc Savard passed his baseline test, but is still weeks away from returning. He's been skating but hasn't practiced with the team yet. The Bruins may have told Blake Wheeler's…
Leaf talks heating up … Backes talks on hold … No Devils-Parise talks yet … Flyers-Carter talking contract … Gretzky to Russia rumor again
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun was told Tuesday night that trade talks involving the Maple Leafs and their $4 million in cap space are heating up, but nothing is imminent. The Leafs are still trying to find a top 6…
Doughty to IR … Bruins-Maple Leafs rumors … Canadiens interested in Bieksa? Sabres to get 3 back by weekend?
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Los Angeles Kings have placed defenseman Drew Doughty on the IR retroactive to October 21st, and have recalled Jake Muzzin from the AHL. The Kings won't be rushing Doughty back. It looks like…
Kovalchuk missed a team meeting? More injury and practice updates
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Indications are pointing to Ilya Kovalchuk missing a team meeting on Saturday. I personally don't get why they would try to keep that such a secret, they had to figure it would come out eventually (if…
No deal for Markov yet … Janssen to meet with doctors … Lundmark to waivers
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Andrei Markov's agent, Don Meehan, has denied reports that Markov will be signing an extension with the Montreal Canadiens soon. Meehan added that he hasn't had any negotiations with the Canadiens. Andy Strickland via twitter: Cam…
Price to start tonight … Spezza injury notes … Kuba 3-4 weeks away and more
Dave Stubbs via twitter: Carey Price will start for the Montreal Canadiens tonight. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Jason Spezza wasn't on the ice today as he's still bothered by his 'tweak'. Senators coach Cory Clouston doesn't think it will be…