Tag: New Jersey Devils

Injury Notes: Malkin, Edler, Harding, Schenn, Lecavalier, Smith, Abdelkader, Clowe and the Blue Jackets

Mike Halford: Penguins Evgeni Malkin will miss their next two games. Brad Ziemer: Canucks coach John Tortorella on Alex Edler: "He’s still a ways away. I can’t even say day to day. It’s after the (Xmas) break and who knows where…

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Injury Notes: Penguins, Bruins, Avalanche, Devils, Blue Jackets, Kings, Red Wings, Blues and the Stars

Pens Inside Scoop: The Penguins put Kris Letang on the IR. Joe Haggerty: Source saying Jarome Iginla has been cleared to play tonight against the Flames. Colorado Avalanche: Patrick Roy said that Alex Tanguay (knee/hip) could start skating next week.…

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Afternoon Hits: Emelin, Schenn, Howard, Thomas, Penguins, Poulin and Devils

David Strehle: The NHL reviewed Canadiens Alexei Emelin's elbowing major on Flyers Steve Downie and "no disciplinary hearing scheduled at this time". Anthony SanFilippo: Flyers Brayden Schenn was fined $2,230.77 for his cross-check on Blackhawks Kris Versteeg. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings…

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Injury Notes: Thomas, Doan, Islanders, Devils, Couture and McElhinney

George Richards: Panthers Tim Thomas left practice yesterday. Florida Panthers: The Panthers recalled Jacob Markstrom. Dieter Kurtenbach of the Sun Sentinel: Thomas will likely miss tonight's games with Scott Clemmensen getting the start if he can't go. Jerry Brown of NHL.com: Coyotes…

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Afternoon Hits: Futa, Thornton and Neal, Forsberg, Dumba, Rielly, Devils Injuries, Lupul and Duchene

Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The Sabres have asked permission to speak with Kings Director of Amateur Scouting, Mike Futa, as they continue their search for a new GM. Jimmy Murphy: Bruins Shawn Thornton will get more games than…

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Afternoon Hits: Phaneuf, Thornton, Strome, Leino, Bouchard, Laich, Quick, Staal and lines

Terry Koshan: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf's two-game suspension will cost him $66,666.66 in salary. Bob McKenzie: Bruins Shawn Thornton's in-person hearing is tentatively set for Friday afternoon. Arthur Staple: Plan now is for Islanders Ryan Strome to meet up with…

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Morning Rumors: Kulikov, Islanders, Michalek, Del Zotto, Clowe, Predators and Moulson

Adrian Dater via Sulia: Dater has also heard that an Avs-Panthers deal involving Dmitry Kulikov may have fell through due to the fear that Kulikov may bolt for the KHL on a big contract offer at the end of the…

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Injury Notes: Orpik, Eriksson, Staal, Petry, Timonen, Horton, Beauchemin, Hejda, Zidlicky and Lupul

Pittsburgh Penguins: Brooks Orpik was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and was alert and conscious. Orpik left the hospital and is traveling back to the Pittsburgh with the team. Dan Bylsma: "I think he was out on the ice for a period of…

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Injury Notes: Penguins, Clowe, Neuvirth, Ducks, Lightning, Daley, Bozak and Bickell

Shelly Anderson: Penguins Evgeni Malkin is day-to-day and not traveling with the team to Boston. Pascal Dupuis is day-to-day and traveling with the team to Boston. Andrew Ebbett has a broken ankle. Rich Chere: Devils Ryane Clowe took part in…

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Morning Hits: Gretzky, Rogers Place, Sabres, Sieloff, Monahan, Emmerton and Schneider

John Shannon: Wayne Gretzky has been "made whole" from his time with the Coyotes, in excess of $7 million. Stephen Whyno: Could be closer to $8 million than $7 million. Rogers Place: Construction of the Oilers Rogers Place is set to…

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Morning Hits: Markham Arena, Brule, Brunner, Brodeur and White

David Pagnotta: Markham arena information: "Mayor Scarpitti says he's set on saving taxpayers money, and half of $325M cost for arena comes from private sector. Mayor Scarpitti says city/groups in mix will borrow, pending council approval, $162.5M and another $32.5M (per…

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Morning Hits: Concussion lawsuit, Schneider, Ericsson, Dudley, Klesla, Recalls and Flip Hit

Chris Johnston of SportsNet: The concussion lawsuit has went from the first 10 plaintiffs to up to over 200 now, with the number likely to continue to grow. The lawsuit alleges that the NHL failed to do enough to protect…

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