Playoff hits: Sens-Pens series, Bruins flight canceled, Bolland, Ference and Spezza
Bruce Garrioch: The league should decide soon when the Senators-Penguins series starts, lots of logistics for both teams. Matt Pepin of the Boston Globe: The Bruins flight was canceled last night due to mechanical issues with their charter. The Bruins…
Morning Hits: Sunday’s schedule, West scenarios, Hart nominees, Neilsen, Spezza, Avalanche and Canadiens
Matt Pepin of the Boston Globe: Sunday's schedule: 4:30 p.m.: Washington Capitals at New York Rangers Game 6 7 p.m.: New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins, Game 7-x 7:30 p.m.: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs, Game 6 10 p.m.:…
Morning Hits: Vokoun, Fraser, Gionta, Canadiens injuries, Canucks offseason questions and Blue Jackets free agents
Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Dan Bylsma on starting Tomas Vokoun: “We brought Tomas Vokoun in to play big games for us…He’s done that for us & he’s been very good vs. the #Isles.” James Mirtle: Maple Leafs Mark Fraser was taken…
NHL Video: Senators Eric Gryba’s hit on Canadiens Lars Eller
The NHL will be having a hearing with Ottawa Senators defenseman Eric Gryba for his hit on Montreal Canadiens Lars Eller. Eller suffered a concussion, to go along with facial and dental fractures. Former NHL referee breaks down the hit in…
Roster Notes and Lines: Crosby, Luongo, Horton, Penguins, Canadiens and Senators
Josh Yohe: Sidney Crosby is officially out for tonight. Bob McKenzie: Crosby is close to returning. He'll be a "game-time decision" until he returns. Randy Sportak: Roberto Luongo will start in net for the Canucks. James Mirtle: Bruins Nathan Horton…
Injury and Roster Notes: Blackhawks, Wild, Blues, Red Wings and Senators
Brian Hamilton of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Dave Bolland and Ray Emery will miss Game 1 of their series with the Wild. Both are out with lower-body injuries. "We're going to rule them out for (Tuesday)," Quenneville said. "We'll say day-to-day.…
Injury notes and lines: Crosby, Staal, Clowe, Bozak, Pominville, Demers, Ward, Phillips, Rangers and Leafs
Bob McKenzie: The Penguins likely won't know until tomorrow afternoon if Sidney Crosby will be medically cleared to play on Wednesday. Steve Zipay: Rangers Marc Staal practiced today in a regular jersey. Derek Dorsett was in a non-contract jersey. Andrew…
Morning Hits: Hecht, Miller, Babcock, Stars, Atkinson, Nichushkin, Skinner and Clarkson
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres Jochen Hecht retired from the NHL last night. "It’s best for everybody to start a new life. It’s been a lot of fun. I’ve got some great memories. I lived here and loved this…
Injury Notes: Oshie, Spezza, Schneider, Havlat, Bieksa and Pominville
Andy Strickland: Blues TJ Oshie said that he should be good to go when the playoffs begin on Tuesday or Wednesday. Added that he won't push his ankle if it's less than 100%. Ian Mendes: Senators Jason Spezza has started…
Roster and Goalie Notes: Senators, Canes, Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Canucks, Devils, Caps, Panthers, Blues and Predators
Darren Dreger: Senators confirm that Erik Karlsson will be in the lineup tonight. Sidney Crosby is having more dental work done today. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Alexander Semin has a concussion. Boston Bruins: Nathan Horton not on the ice today. Last…
Morning Hits: Fehr, Volpatti, Miller, Schneider, Pominville, Franzen, Bertuzzi, Anderson and Elliott
Mike Vogl: Capitals re-sign Eric Fehr to a 2-year, $3 million deal. $1.4 million next year, $1.6 million in 2014-15. Aaron Volpatti signed a 2-year, $1.15 million deal with the Capitals. $550,000 next year and $600,000 in 2014-15. Ansar Khan:…
Roster and Goalie Notes: Hejduk, Karlsson, Sharp, Schneider, Bertuzzi, Bolland, Staal’s … Lines and Starting goalies
Mike Chambers: Avalanche winger Milan Hejduk will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Wild. It could be his last NHL game. Bob McKenzie: If Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson is able to get back into the lineup against the…