Morning Hits: Garrioch roundup, top UFAs, Soderberg and Clarkson
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch lists some buyout candidates: 1. Ilya Bryzgalov (PHI) - $23 million spread out over 14 years. 2. Roberto Luongo (VAN) - $27 million and on the Canucks payroll until 2031. 3. Brad Richards (NYR)…
Injury Notes: Kovalchuk, Tanguay, Hemsky, Malkin, Oshie and Bergeron
Tom Gulitti: Ilya Kovalchuk said yesterday that he needs "a few more days" for his shoulder to gain more strength. He doesn't think he'll travel with the team on Sunday to Toronto on Monday night. Chris Nichols: Flames winger Alex…
Roster Notes: Kovalchuk, Bolland, Hedberg, Capitals, Blackhawks, Wild, Bobrovsky, Mason and Howard
From twitter Ian Mendes: Devils coach Peter DeBoer confirms that Ilya Kovalchuk won't play tonight against the Senators. Said he's still day-to-day. Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Dave Bolland won't play tonight, but said he'll travel with the team for Sunday's game…
Video: Anton Volchenkov suspended 4 games
The NHL has suspended Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov for four games for his elbow to Bruins forward Brad Marchand.
Video: Phone hearing for Anton Volchenkov
Nick Kypreos: Devils defenseman Anton Volchecnkov will have a phone hearing this morning for his elbow to the head of Bruins Brad Marchand. 10:45 phone call according to Tom Gulitti. How many games to do you think he should get?
Injury Notes: Kovalchuk, Staal, Karlsson, Bergeron, Enstrom, Hemsky, Grossman, Briere, Michalek and Marchand
From twitter unless otherwise noted Rich Chere: Devils Ilya Kovalchuk on playing Friday: "I don't know. I'm going to decide with the doctors and coaches, but I don't think so." Katie Strang: Rangers Marc Staal said that his peripheral vision is…
Lines and Starting Goalies: Devils, Canadiens, Bruins, Sharks, Canucks and Flames
From twitter Tom Gulitti: Devils lines: Elias-Zajac-Sullivan; Ponikarovsky-Loktionov-Clarkson; Zubrus-Henrique-D'Agostini; Carter-Gionta-Bernier. Defensive pairings: Salvador-Volchenkov; Greene-Fayne; Tallinder-Zidlicky. Goalie: Brodeur. John Lu: Canadiens lines: Bourque - Plekanec - Gionta Pacioretty - Desharnais - Gallagher Galchenyuk - Eller - Ryder Moen - Halpern - Prust. Defensive pairings: Gorges…
Injury Notes: Lupul, Helm, MacDermid, Kovalchuk, Higgins, Heatley, Karlsson and Canadiens
From twitter unless otherwise noted David Alter: Leafs Joffrey Lupul had off-ice workouts yesterday and is still day-to-day. He won't play in New York. Helene St. James: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that Darren Helm won't play again this…
Roster Notes, Lines and Goalies: Canes, Habs, Caps, Wings, Lightning, Leafs, Devils, Jackets, Pens and Hawks
Michael Smith: Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller on Alex Semin: "My belief is that he is in." Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Max Pacioretty will play tonight. Dave Molinari: The Hurricanes activate defenseman Just Faulk from the IR and he's expected to be in…
Garrioch’s roundup … Hejduk could retire … No calls for Komisarek … Flyers fans shouldn’t expect Weber
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Four GMs that could be on the hotseat: Greg Sherman (COL), George McPhee (WAS), Jay Feaster (CAL) and Dale Tallon (FLA).Marian Gaborikturned down a $79 million from the Wild in 2009, thinking that he could…
NHL Rumors I: The Fallout from yesterday
From twitter unless otherwise noted Elliotte Friedman: Flames GM Jay Feaster said that their only untouchables were Sven Baertschi, TJ Brodie, Curtis Glencross and Mark Giordano. Randy Miller: Don't understand the Flyers trading for Steve Mason, giving up a 3rd…
NHL Rumors VI: Bishop, Mason, Johnson, Yandle, Fedotenko, Burmistrov, Kings, Cammalleri, Bozak, Clarkson and Connolly
From twitter Bruce Garrioch: Senators getting interest in Ben Bishop from the Flyers, Oilers, Hurricanes and Lightning. Would like a draft pick and player. Renaud Lavoie: Blue Jackets Steve Mason is available and wouldn't be expensive to get. Could use…