Injuries: Ballard, Jackets, Avs, Lightning, Flyers and More
On the Keith Ballard ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Exactly a year ago yesterday, Keith Ballard suffered a concussion, and yesterday he was forced to retire from hockey because that concussion. "I didn't want to retire at this…
Injuries: Hawks, Caps, Sharks, Coyotes, Lightning and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Defenseman Trevor Daley will be out tonight with an apparent head injury and is listed as day-to-day according to coach Joel Quenneville. “He’s going to be out for , but it’s not serious,”…
Injuries: Pens, Sens, Blues, Sharks, Wings, Isles and Wild
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin has been out since March 14th with an lower-body injury. If he feels good this morning, he could be back in the lineup today. “I feel good,” Malkin said. “It…
Injuries: Dupuis, Datsyuk, Pearson, MacArthur, Lupul and More
Stephen Whyno: The Penguins announce that Pascal Dupuis (blood clots) will not play the rest of the season. He won't get clearance until June. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk doesn't think that he'll play tonight. He's had a lingering…
Injuries: Stars, Avs, Wings, Blues, Rangers, Lightning and more
Tom Layberger of the Dallas Morning News: Stars defenseman John Klingberg suffered a lower-body injury against the Lightning on Saturday. He played through it, but left Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury in the third period after taking a hit…
Rumors V: Panthers, Leafs, Ducks, Wings, Flames, Bruins and Canes
TSN: Bob McKenzie: Panthers GM Dale Tallon and Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis haven't held one specific conversation about Phil Kessel. There would be general interest in him if the circumstances were right, but that type of deal is more…
NHL Rumors V: Panthers, Red Wings and Devils
Dave Hyde of the Sun Sentinel: The Panthers are letting teams know they are open for business. "Maybe it's time to package some of our youth in a deal," he said. "We have 12 kids over 6-3 who are under…
NHL Rumors III: Jason Spezza – Panthers, Blues, Ducks, Flames, Predators,
Harvey Fialkov of the Sun Sentinel: Bruce Garrioch said that Jason Spezza would waive his no-trade clause for 10 teams, including the Panthers. Spezza is the prototypical center that GM Dale Tallon craves. The need for a center is low…
NHL Rumors I: Jets, Canucks, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers and Brodeur
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Jets have to trade Evander Kane, but they won't get full value for him. Could the Jets and Canucks work out a deal, Kane for Alex Edler and a prospect? The Red Wings…
Morning Rumors II: Stars, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Panthers, Predators, Flyers, Emery and Fighting and the Sabres
TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: doesn't think that Nail Yakupov will be traded this year. They have no intentions of trading him. McKenzie: Stars Vernon Fiddlerwent to the team and said he wants more ice time and bigger role. If they…
Injury Notes: Nash, Khudobin, Erskine, Letang, Lehtonen, Howard, Drewiske, Bjugstad, Thomas, Calvert and Noesen
Pat Leonard: The Rangers put Rick Nash on the IR. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said that Anton Khudobin will be put on the IR. It may only be for the short term and called the injury a "best-case…
Injury Notes: Callahan, Huberdeau, Bjugstad, Brown and Talbot
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Rangers Ryan Callahan will likely start the season on the IR following his offseason shoulder surgery. "Right now I don't ," Callahan said. "I guess you never know, but you've gotta see how it progresses. That's really…