Afternoon notes on Backstrom, Madden, Phillips, Orr, Carcillo, Blackhawks, Devils, Sabres and starting goalies
Brian McNally via twitter: Capitals coach Dale Hunter said that Niklas Backstrom is day-to-day and is still being evaluated. George Richards via twitter: The Panthers have officially signed center John Madden. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators defenseman Chris…
Afternoon notes on ‘Hawks signing draft picks, Hedman, Theodore, Setoguchi, Latendresse, Skinner, Dubnyk and Quick
Chicago Blackhawks via twitter: The Blackhawks have signed their 2011 1st round picks, Mark McNeill and Phillip Danault, to 3-year entry level deals. Damian Cristodero via twitter: Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (concussion) is not traveling with the team and remains…
29 GM are not reasonable … Avery waived … Myers injury taking longer to heal … Wisniewski out 6 weeks … Starting goalies
Brian Burke via twitter: "Always looking to upgrade our team in terms of trades! Always! 24/7! Not easy! The other 29 GM's are simply not reasonable!" David Staples via twitter: "All those folks burning to trade Hemsky, what will you…
Weber, Liles and Gagne out with concussions … Holmstrom out 10 days … Weiss, Phillips out … Green practices … Lines and starting goalies
Nashville Predators via twitter: Predators defenseman Shea Weber is out with a concussion. He'll be evaluated daily, there is no timetable for his return. Jonas Siegel via twitter: The Maple Leafs have put John-Michael Liles on the IR with concussion-like…
Big decisions for Brodeur … Wilson gets extension … Injured Sabres, Vanek’s status unknown
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The 39 year old Martin Brodeur is in the final year of contract. If he decides to come back next season, would he be willing to be a part-time mentor to a younger goalie? Claude…
Michalek expected back Tuesday … McEhlinny on re-entry … Green skates with Caps … Briere out … Starting goalies
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators Milan Michalek passed his baseline test and is expected to play on Tuesday. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Coyotes have put goalie Curtis McEhlinney on re-entry waivers. Tarik El-Bashir via twitter: Capitals defenseman Mike Green…
Michalek not back this week … Aulie in … Oilers, Devils, and Capitals lines … Nabokov starts … Miller likely starter
Brent Wallace via twitter: Senators Milan Michalek said he won't return before Christmas. He said his head is fine but needs more conditioning. Ian Mendes via twitter: Earliest return date would be Dec. 27th against the Canadiens. Mark Masters via…
Filatov having KHL issues … Flames weren’t 1 of 3 finalists for Turris … Suter/Weber update … Seabrook could have concussion … Team lines …
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Nikita Filatov's agent has asked for a trade from the CSKA of the KHL if the team doesn't complete the paperwork by midnight. If CSKA doesn't sign or trade him, Filatov will return to Ottawa. Eric…
Giroux practices … Arniel safe … Burke could be looking at a Jan. trade … Parise only dealt if can’t be re-sign
NHL holiday roster freeze kicks in at midnight tonight and ends at midnight on the 27th. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Claude Giroux practiced with the Flyers yesterday in a no contact jersey for the first time since sustaining a…
Koivu out … Are the Lightning looking for a goalie? No major overhaul for Burke … Gomez has setback and starting goalies
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Wild center Mikko Koivu will miss at least Saturday's game against the Islanders with a leg injury. GM Chuck Fletcher hopes to have Koivu back before Christmas. Devin Setoguchi, Guillaume Latendresse and P-M Bouchard are…
Afternoon notes on Kings coaching situation, Koivu, Zajac, Richards, Enstrom, Michalek, lines and starting goalies
Josh Rimer via twitter: "The Holdup in Sutter stepping behind Kings Bench is working out finacial terms with Calgary on the remainder of his contrat with the Flames." Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Wild center Mikko Koivu was injured in…
Devils and Ducks make a trade
The New Jersey Devils have traded defenseman Mark Fraser, forward Rod Pelley and a 2012 7th round pick to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman Kurtis Foster and goalie Timo Pielmeier. Foster has a cap hit of $1.8 million and will…