Injury and Roster Notes: Malkin, Lindback, Carkner, Grabner, Enstrom, Backlund, Methot, Krejci, Vanek, Ruutu and Green
Rob Rossi via twitter: Penguins Evgeni Malkin took his first hit during practice yesterday. He said he's “not 100 percent” and added, “Of course, yes, because (I'm) close,” Malkin said. “I (will) try to play Friday, but it's hard to say…
NHL Rumors II: Alfredsson, Several Flames, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs and Luongo
Ian Mendes of Sportsnet: On Daniel Alfredsson trade rumors: "But I can tell you unequivocally, the captain isn’t going anywhere this season. In fact, you can make the argument that Alfredsson has been so good lately, that he should certainly…
Quick Hits: NHLPA to poll players about visors, More discussions for challenge needed, Pens scout Avs-Stars, Hearing for Lupul
Dan Rosen via twitter: Mathieu Schneider said the NHLPA will look to grandfather in the use of visors, making them mandatory for all players entering the NHL. Chris Johnston via twitter: The NHLPA will poll its members about the grandfathering them…
NHL Rumors III: Bruins, Stars, Flyers, Ducks, Rangers, Sharks, Flames, Senators, and Maple Leafs
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Bruins may have to cross Daniel Alfredsson off their wish list as the Senators refuse to drop in the standings. Jarome Iginla is a possibility depending on the price. Jaromir Jagr and Brenden Morrow are also…
NHL Rumors I: Bouillon, Clarkson, Sustr, DeKeyser, Gardiner, Scouting the Habs-Sabres and Kings-Coyotes
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Contract extension talks have begun between the Canadiens and Francis Bouillon. The Fouth Period: Devils winger David Clarkson is a UFA at the end of the season, and he and the Devils have only held very…
Quick Hits: Perry, Lecavalier, Campbell, Penguins, Michalek, Enstrom, Kostitsyn and Laich
Fan 590 Audio: Corey Perry interview on Hockey Central @ Noon. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: "Does the Corey Perry deal mean the squeeze on the NHL's middle class is on until the cap goes up? Short answer: Yup. Best will…
Lines and Goalies: Leafs, Devils, Capitals, Oilers, Islanders, Sabres, Panthers, Senators and Penguins
Mark Masters via twitter: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel; MacArthur-Grabovski-Frattin; Lupul-Kadri-Kulemin; Komarov-McClement-Orr; McLaren. Defensive pairings: Gunnarsson-Phaneuf; Fraser-Franson; Liles-Holzer. Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils lines: Ponikarovsky-Henrique-Kovalchuk; Pesonen-Elias-Clarkson; Carter-Zajac-Bernier: Barch-Gionta-Kostopoulos. Defensive pairings: Salvador-Zidlicky: Greene-Harrold: Volchenkov-Larsson. Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals lines: Johansson-Backstrom-Ovechkin; Fehr-Ribeiro-Brouwer; Chimera-Perreault-Ward; Laich-Beagle-Hendricks. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: Oilers…
Quick Hits: McDonald, Jovanovski, Brodeur, Letang, Matteau and Schroeder
Lou Korac via twitter: Blues forward Andy McDonald: "The plan is to play tomorrow." Josh Rimer via twitter: The Panthers are expected to make an announcement on defenseman Ed Jovanovski's future. Nick Kyproes via twitter: Jovanovski's hip is still an issue.…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Coyotes, Penguins, Flames, Lightning, Bruins, Jets, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Aaron Portzline of the Dispatch: The Blue Jackets now find themselves battling for a playoff spot. It's not sounding like the Blue Jackets will be buyers at the trade deadline. They could be sellers despite being in the hunt. Players…
Injury Notes: Malkin, Letang, Backlund, Enstrom, Green, Kundratek, Erskine, Laich, Clowe and Hannan
Rob Rossi and Josh Yohe of the Tribune-Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin skated again yesterday but is uncertain for tomorrow night. He's missed the last five games with an upper-body injury. Josh Yohe via twitter: Penguins defenseman Kris Letang left yesterday's…
NHL Rumors: Bozak, Penguins, Iginla, Kings, Bernier, Perry, Roy and Streit
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs are still in the market for a big 2nd or 3rd line center and an upgrade on the blueline. The Leafs are not in a rush to sign or trade Tyler Bozak as…
Injury, Lines and Goalies: Ullstrom, Malkin, Lupul, Sabres, Senators, Leafs, Canadiens, and Flames
Katie Strang via twitter: Islanders forward David Ullstrom will be out for 3 to 4 weeks with a groin injury. Josh Yohe via twitter: Penguins Evgeni Malkin will be out tomorrow. David Alter via twitter: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul has…