Morning Hits: Outdoor Games, Fleischmann, Gudbranson, VandeVelde, Jeffrey, Corrado and Howard
Adrian Dater via Sulia: Seems likely that the Avalanche will get an outdoor game next year. MillerCoors wants to have a game in Denver. Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars would like to hold an outdoor game. “We are in…
Morning Hits: Coyotes, Outdoor Games, Olympics, Stars, Ducks, Flyers, Flames, Jets and Starting Goalies
Chris Nichols: Starting in 2014-15, the Phoenix Coyotes will be known as the Arizona Coyotes. Darren Dreger: There are likely to be four outdoor games next season. Teams that are showing interest are the Sharks, Coyotes, Avalanche, Bruins and the…
Injury Notes: Flames, Canucks, Flyers, Maple Leafs and Senators
Wes Gilbertson: Flames Mike Cammalleri to return on today from his concussion. News 1130 Sports: Canucks defenseman Chris Tanev fractured his thumb and won't be able to return until after the Olympic break. Sarah Baicker: Flyers Kimmo Timonen will travel…
Afternoon Hits: Injury Updates, Line Combos and Starting Goalies
Chris Johnston: Lightning's Steven Stamkos said that his leg felt "a lot better" today. Helene St. James: The Red Wings put Johan Franzen on the IR after he experienced some concussion symptoms. Bob Duff: The Red Wings activate Joakim Andersson…
Morning Rumors II: Sharks, Rangers, Wild, Sabres, Flyers, Panthers, Avs, Penguins, Jets and Kings
Craig Custance of ESPN: Sharks Dan Boyle's contract expires at the end of the season. “I talked to Doug yesterday,” said Boyle’s agent, George Bazos, when we chatted Sunday afternoon. “We’ll continue to talk. Both sides want to get something done.”…
Injury Notes: Hartnell, Perry, Fasth, Martinez and Rinne
Sam Carchidi: A CT scan on Flyers Scott Hartnell's foot revealed no damage. He will be in the lineup today. Eric Stephens: Ducks Corey Perry had a maintenance day yesterday. Viktor Fasth has been on the ice wearing pads. He…
Injury Notes: Zetterberg, Kopecky, Olsen, Hertl, Comeau, Hartnell and Giguere
Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg is out with an upper-body injury. He's day-to-day. Helene St. James: St. James points out that upper-body for Zetterberg usually means back problems. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers put Tomas Kopecky on the IR and activate…
Injury Notes: Kane, Moen, Parise, Pitkanen, McQuaid, Sbisa, Voracek, Hanzel, Parenteau and Howard
Paul Friesen: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that Evander Kane will return to the lineup today, and will be on a line with Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. Has another line mind for Kane too. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Travis Moen…
Morning Hits: Mason, Habs and Holland … Video of Tortorella and Canucks-Flames Brawl
Sarah Baicker of CSN Philly: The Flyers have signed goalie Steve Mason to a three year contract extension for $12.3 million, a $4.1 million salary cap hit. There is no, no-trade clause. He'll be a UFA at 25. CapGeek: The…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Injuries, IR, Recalls, Lines and Some Starting Goalies
Tim Wharnsby: The Coyotes put Rostislav Klesla on waivers. Edmonton Oilers: Ales Hemsky has gone back to Edmonton to have his ankle further examined. Yahoo Sports NHL: Steven Stamkos took the morning skate with Lightning teammates for the first time…
Morning Rumors II: Hurricanes, Predators, Leafs, Oilers, Avs, Rangers, Penguins and Coyotes
Mark Spector: Cam Ward has a no-trade clause and a long history with the Hurricanes. GM Jim Rutherford really likes him. Seems like it would be a long shot for them to move him. Darren Dreger: A Cam Ward trade…
Injury Notes: Rinne, Hartnell, Koivu, D’Agostini, Avs, Bolland, Drewiske and Kane
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "Doesn't appear that Rinne will be returning any time soon." Sam Carchidi: Flyers Scott Hartnell is day-to-day with an ankle injury from blocking a shot on Tuesday. Michael Russo: Wild's Mikko Koivu is walking without crutches and…