Franzen re-injures ankle … Flyers off-season notes … Reasons why Lidstrom may not retire
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings forward Johan Franzen missed the 3rd period last night after re-aggravating his sprained ankle. Coach Mike Babcock said it will be up to Franzen if he goes Tuesday or not.…
Bergeron has a mild concussion, Seguin could fill his spot … Flyers could use Bryzgalov … Pronger and Richards may need surgery
Matt Kalman of the Boston Herald: Bruins center Patrice Bergeron has a "mild concussion" from a Claude Giroux hit in Game 4. He likely won't be available for the start of their series with Tampa Bay. This is Bergeron's 3rd…
Off-season questions for Flyers and Capitals … Pronger may have a herniated disc … Glendale wants a year extension
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Though there is not confirmation yet, it's believed that Chris Pronger has a herniated disc that lead to the back and leg problems. Surgery could be a possibility. Tim Panaccio of CSNPilly: "Unless the Flyers get…
Bob likely to start, Pronger doubtful … Capitals injuries and off-season notes … Tarasenko could join Blues next year
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: It looks like Sergei Bobrovsky will get the start tonight. He hasn't started since Game 2 of the Buffalo series. Chris Pronger is doubtful for tonight, but hasn't been ruled out by GM Paul…
Richards being patient … Lydman has surgery, Sutton struggled … Sabres could use a veteran D … Quick playoff notes
Mark Stepneski of the ESPN Dallas: Brad Richards is being patient with his decision to hit the free agent market on July 1st. “Right now there is no deadline in sight because July 1 is so far away,” Richards said.…
Pronger has back, hamstring injury? Video of Adam McQuaid crashing into boards … Penguins off-season … Lou wants Hitch? Stars sale getting closer
Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Chris Pronger missed last night's game with an 'undisclosed injury', sources say he hurt his back at the end of Round 1 against the Sabres or before the start of Round 2. He may also have…
Carlson, Gagne and Kubina hurt last night … Flyers roster notes … Dallas Stars sale progressing
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals rookie defenseman John Carlson collided with Nate Thompson late in the 2nd period. He lasted about 36 seconds on 2 very short shifts in the 3rd before leaving for good. He'll be listed…
Crosby confirms setback … Markov wants 3 years … Canadiens off-season notes … Knuble and Wideman update
Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins center Sidney Crosby confirms that he suffered a setback last week, and that he suffered a concussion at the Winter Classic. Crosby also believes that the Victor Hedman hit gave him his 2nd concussion in…
Zetterberg and Franzen to return … Possible new Ducks for next season … Miller had concussion … Leighton, Nodl and Carter are day-to-day
Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: With Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen returning from injuries, 2 players will have to be scratched. Mike Modano will likely be a healthy scratch. Kris Draper could be another possibility. Jiri Hudler has played…
Coyotes staying, Thrashers moving to Winnipeg? Carter close to returning … Gillis fined … Kings Murray wants Handzus and Ponikarovsky back
Darren Dreger via twitter: "Ongoing negotiations to keep the NHL in Glendale. Atlanta is quickly becoming a real option for Wpg next season." Will DePaoli via twitter: If the 'Thrashers' go to the Western Conference, there is chatter that the…
Richards not suspended for hit on Connolly … Norris finalists announced … Roy in for Game 7 … Boucher to start Game 7… Kaberle responds to Chiarelli’s comments
Norris finalists are Zdeno Chara, Nicklas Lidstrom and Shea Weber. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Flyers center Mike Richards won't be suspended for his hit from behind on Sabres Tim Connolly. Sam Carchidi via twitter: Tim Connolly will be out for…
Columbus wouldn’t mind moving to East … Could Malkin return this year? Derek Roy could be back for Game 7
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Columbus Blue Jackets have brought up the idea of moving to the Eastern Conference. It's not likely to happen anytime soon, if at all. A team from the East would have to move…