Rain in forecast for Winter Classic … Spezza out indefinitely … Pair of Preds to IR, Tootoo to rehab … Kane back tonight?
Bob Cohn of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: This year's Penguins-Capitals Winter Classic could be even more interesting as rain could be in the forecast. A little bit of rain can be tolerated but if it's heavy enough to disrupt the 1…
Connolly out a week … Garon CBJ #1 goalie … Rinne could start Wed. … Preliminary talks for Ehrhoff … Another Waffle tossing video
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Tim Connolly will be out at least a week after having reconstructive surgery on his nose. Connolly was hit into the boards on Satruday, he returned to the game with full face shield. Sabres…
Hotstove and NHL Sources Say videos … DiPietro and Leclaire hurt, there’s a shocker … Staal still hasn’t received clearance
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks that Darryl Sutter didn't make a mistake in trading Dion Phaneuf, mistake was not shopping him around or getting 1 decent player in return. Simmons asks a couple good questions about the…
Pronger out 4-6 weeks … Semin to miss game … Stastny and Hejduk out … Kane aiming for Sunday
Tim Panaccio via twitter: Chris Pronger will miss 4-6 weeks after having surgery to repair a broken bone is his right foot. Katie Carrera via twitter: Alexander Semin won't travel with the team to Boston, but could meet them in…
Rolston clears waivers, has never been asked to waive no-trade … Kane returns Friday? Seguin a healthy scratch? Roster notes and Starting goalies
Chris Kuc via twitter: Patrick Kane is close to returning, "Friday is a possibility. I just have to see how I am (Thursday) in practice and Friday in the pregame skate." Tim Sassone via twitter: David Bolland is likely in…
Leafs shopping Beauchemin and Komisarek … Habs want to get bigger up front … Sens interested in Bieksa? Plus more injuries and rumors
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ray Emery is working hard on his rehab from hip surgery and is hope to be back this season. In the next couple weeks he'll likely begin skating with a OHL, then work his…
Green back at practice … Miller and Connolly out tomorrow … Wild claim O’Sullivan … Canes looking for Vet?
Katie Carrera via twitter: Mike Green was back at practice today, left in the 3rd period last night. Michal Neuvirth and Tyler Sloan were not at practice. John Buccigross via twitter: Ryan Miller and Tim Connolly will be out the…
Ritola suspended 2 games … Oilers looking for a Dman … Kings looking for a LWer … Sutter on waivers
Jeff Marek via twitter: Mattias Ritola was suspended for 2 games for his hit on Matt Moulson. TFP staff - The Fourth Period: The Edmonton Oilers are looking for a physical, shutdown defenseman. The Oilers are getting some interest in…
Bruins, Predators injury updates … PPP look at Leafs coaching situation … DGB has GM meeting agenda … Bloge Salming video
James Murphy of ESPN Boston: Both Marc Savard and Marco Sturm are ready to make final push to return to the Bruins lineup according to Peter Chiarelli. Chiarelli wouldn't say that Savard is close, "but he's getting there." Chiarelli estimates…
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…
Ron Wilson’s job is “Safe” … Krejci out with concussion … Schneider trade bait eventually
Paul Hunter of the Toronto Star: Brian Burke has said Ron Wilson's job as the Toronto Maple Leafs coach is "safe". While he's not in panic mode, there's no question he'd like to increase the teams talent level. “I’m told…
Spezza on the PK? Another Dman out for Blues … Bouchard doesn’t get clearance
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Jason Spezza will find himself on the penalty killing unit. Spezza basically hasn't killed penalties since his AHL/OHL days. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues have lost another defenseman. Barret Jackman…