Injury Notes involving 15 teams
Farhan Lalji: Canucks Roberto Luongo left last night's game. Ben Kuzma: Coach John Tortorella said that Luongo has a lower-body injury and is day-to-day. Kuzma thinks it wouldn't be a stretch to say that it is a groin strain. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues…
Morning Rumors: Rangers, Sens, Jackets, Leafs, Oilers, Flames, Wings, Canes, Avs, Canadiens and Isles
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Rangers are said to be the most desperate team to make a deal. GM Glen Sather has been working the phones, looking at deals involving Michael Del Zotto and Dan Girardi. Girardi will…
Morning Hits with Hotstove and Coach’s Corner Videos
John Shannon: Shawn Thornton's appeal ruling may now not be known until the 26th. Dave Molinari: The Penguins have re-signed goaltender Jeff Zatkoff to a two-year deal with a cap hit of $600,000. William DePaoli: The Pens now have 14…
Injury Notes: Gaborik, Brunner, Polak, Visnovsky, Orr Glencross, Hertl, Downie, Gorges, Weiss and Gonchar
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Marian Gaborik broke his collarbone four shifts into his return. Todd Cordell: Devils Damien Brunner is out at least four weeks with a lower-body injury. Lou Korac: The Blues put Roman Polak on the IR with…
Morning Hits: PHI-CBJ’s Carter Trade Was Almost Bigger, Steen, Rangers, Vey and Schneider
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Back in June of 2011, the Blue Jackets and Flyers were working on a trade to include either Jeff Carter or Mike Richards. The Blue Jackets eventually got Carter for Jake Voracek, a 1st…
Capitals Tom Wilson Will Not Be Suspended For His Hit On Brayden Schenn
After reviewing the play, and talking to Washington Capitals Tom Wilson this afternoon, the NHL has decided not to suspended him. Are you satisfied with this explanation?
Afternoon Hits: Schenn, Lecavalier, Tootoo, Hedman, Staal, Fiddler, Clowe, Backes and more
Mark Stepneski: Stars Max Fortunus cleared waivers and will remain with the team for now. Tim Panaccio: Flyers Brayden Schenn will play tonight. Vincent Lecavalier said he had his best day on the ice and hopes to be back quicker…
Injury Notes: Malkin, Edler, Harding, Schenn, Lecavalier, Smith, Abdelkader, Clowe and the Blue Jackets
Mike Halford: Penguins Evgeni Malkin will miss their next two games. Brad Ziemer: Canucks coach John Tortorella on Alex Edler: "He’s still a ways away. I can’t even say day to day. It’s after the (Xmas) break and who knows where…
Morning Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Jets, Hurricanes, Leafs, Panthers, Sharks, Vokoun, Flames and Expansion
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Senators have been looking for a puck moving defenseman over the past month. The improved play of Jared Cowen and the call-up of Cody Ceci, may have cooled the search for now. They have switched…
Injury Notes: Boll, Fiddler, Franzen, Getzlaf and Schenn … Video of nasty hits taken by Getzlaf and Schenn
Stephen Whyno: Blue Jackets Jared Boll will be out three to four months after surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle. Dallas Stars: The Stars have put Vernon Fiddler on the IR and recall Cameron Gaunce. Helene St.…
Injury Notes: Parros, Franzen, Thomas, Gaborik, Gudbranson, Lecavalier, Halischuk and others
Michael Farber: Canadiens George Parros told Farber that he is symptom free of a concussion. Arpon Basu: George Parros has a concussion. Ansar Khan: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Johan Franzen is out Tuesday. Franson is on concussion protocol.…
Afternoon Hits: Emelin, Schenn, Howard, Thomas, Penguins, Poulin and Devils
David Strehle: The NHL reviewed Canadiens Alexei Emelin's elbowing major on Flyers Steve Downie and "no disciplinary hearing scheduled at this time". Anthony SanFilippo: Flyers Brayden Schenn was fined $2,230.77 for his cross-check on Blackhawks Kris Versteeg. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings…