Oshie suspended 2 games by Blues … Parise unsure about tomorrow … Bertuzzi won’t be suspended … Starting goalies
Andy Stickland via twitter: TJ Oshie was suspended 2 games by the Blues. Oshie missed Monday's practice, sources say it was "an unexcused absence." Tampa Bay Lightning via twitter: Lightning forward Ryan Malone is awaiting doctor clearance, is a game…
A Couple afternoon NHL notes involving the Red Wings, Devils, Ducks and Blue Jackets
Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Jimmy Howard's MRI results from yesterday showed only a sprain and no structural damage. Howard seemed hopeful for Wednesday, but "He's going to take a little break and we don't know when he'll be…
Hamhuis suffers concussion … Could Schneider be moved this summer? Contract talks for Parise, Markov, and Weber will wait until after season
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis suffered his 2nd concussion of the season (4th of his career) in the 1st period last night. Video of injury at bottom of entry."If there is more (concussions) to come,…
Afternoon notes involving Parise, Avalanche, Islanders, Senators, and Oilers
Tom Gulitti via twitter: Zach Parise is back practicing with the Devils. He was on a line today with David Steckel and Adam Mair. Adrian Dater via twitter: The Avalanche have finalized a 3 year entry level deal with goalie…
Crosby progressing … Parise possible for next week, Devils could offer arbitration … Varlamov to KHL? Audio of Recchi’s comments about Pacioretty’s injury
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby has increased his intensity at practice, but management is taking the cautious approach. Teammates have said he has looked "mentally and physically sharp". Crosby still needs to get medical clearance to take…
Blackhawks injury and line updates … Gagne expects to play … Starting goalies … Weircioch makes NHL debut
Adam Jahns via twitter: Blackhawks injury updates: Brian Campbell could go tomorrow. Patrick Sharp is out for 3 weeks max. No progress for David Bolland. Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Simon Gagne is expecting to play. Adam Jahns via twitter: Viktor…
Sunday morning rumors and notes
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Coyotes know they need to re-sign Ilya Bryzgalov, but how much can they afford. He currently is making $4.25 million, and they may not be able to go higher than $5.25 million per…
Roy could be return this year … Sens want to re-sign Anderson … Canucks UFA Dmen … Lou hoping for Parise return
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres center, Derek Roy, out since Dec. 23rd with a torn quad, could return this season. Though he may not be ready until mid-May, if the Sabres made it deep into round 2 or…
Pacioretty ‘contact skating’ in 3-5 weeks … Marchand gets 2 games … Eriksson, Burish out tonight … DeBoer’s could be out in Florida … Starting goalies
Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens medical staff is saying that Max Pacioretty is expected back 'contact skating' in 3 to 5 weeks. He's on complete rest until March, then rehab begins. On March 8th, he suffered a…
Injury notes on Hiller, Parise, Eriksson, Anderson, Drury and Osgood
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller, out since the all-star break with symptoms of dizziness, has been feeling better and is taking limited shots from teammates. “I kind of want to definitely push but I guess…
Pronger’s injury … Free agent Weber … Cox thinks Leafs should go after Bryzgalov … NHL Sources Say Video
Tim Panaccio of CSNPHilly: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says that Chris Pronger is still day-to-day with his hand injury, and has been wearing a removable cast. He has now missed 3 games due to the injury, but expects to play…
Parise cleared to skate … Staal and Gaborik practice … Hemsky injured … Alfie would like to play this year
Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Ales Hemsky left last night's game with an apparent shoulder injury after being him by Jonathan Blum, he'll undergo an MRI. He went on for a couple more shifts after the hit before leaving.…