Afternoon notes on Alfredsson, Hanzal, Smith, Wolski, Gill, Backstrom, Asham, Moore, Leighton and Shaw’s 3 game suspension video
Ian Mendes via twitter: Senators Daniel Alfredsson had a setback yesterday afternoon. He'll be evaluated tomorrow. Chris Kuc via twitter: Coyotes Martin Hanzal and Mike Smith will be game time decisions. Lauri Korpikoski will be out. Terry Koshan via twitter:…
Neal gets 2 hearings, Asham 1 … Shanahan changed mind on Weber … Alfie concussed but might play … Gil skates … Still no Neurvirth/Vokoun
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Penguins James Neal will have 2 separate disciplinary hearings tomorrow. Aaron Asham will have an in-person hearing at 11 am. Dan Rosen via twitter: Neal's hearings are for his hit on Sean Couturier and his charging…
Weber fined … Helm out … Neil returns … Pens lines … Elliott skates … Leafs and goalies … Morrow’s future … Bitz has hearing
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators Shea Weber was fined $2,500 for hitting Henrik Zetterberg's head into the glass. Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings forward Darren Helm had surgery to repair lacerated tendons in his right forearm…
2011-12 NHL Attendence for each team: Final numbers
Here are the final home attendance numbers for the 2011-12 season. The Winter Classic attendance is included in Philadlephia's numbers, hence the high "% Capacity" number. 15 teams had 100% capacity or more. 20 teams had over 96% capacity. The…
Afternoon notes on: Boychuk, Grossman, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Senators and bunch of starting goaltenders
Fluto Shinzawa via twitter: Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk is day-to-day with a mild knee sprain. Tim Panaccio via twitter: Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossman is wearing 2 knee braces and remains optimistic for the playoffs. Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins Sullivan,…
Carter’s return unknown … Boychuk injured … Jones wants to stay … Selanne to know by July 1st … Milbury’s Crosby comments
Rich Hammond of the LA Kings Insider: When Kings forward Jeff Carter will be able to return is still not known. According to GM Dean Lombardi, Carter's ankle is going to be sore for a while. Ideally the Kings would…
Backstrom could play Saturday … Letang out at least 2 games … Leafs interested in Abbott … Vokoun ready … Canucks goalies
Chuck Gormley via twitter: Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom said he won't play on Thursday against Boston. Could be looking at Saturday against the Canadiens. Josh Yohe via twitter: Penguins defenseman Kris Letang won't play on Thursday or Friday. Damien Cox…
Hall out 5-6 months … No contact yet for Toews … Roster notes for Pens, Devils, Preds, Wings … Starting goalies
Edmonton Oilers via twitter: Oilers Taylor Hall will not return to this season as he'll be having labral shoulder surgery. According to Steve Tambellini: "Recovery time will be between five and six months, so our hope is that Taylor will…
Morning notes on: Kessel, Crosby, Letang, Lidstrom, Kuznetsov, Gerbe, Nash, Selanne, Gomez and Toews
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox doesn't think Phil Kessel fits with the Maple Leafs. Despite his ability to score 30 goals, "He’s no leader on a team still developing internal leadership. He’s not combative or a fierce adversary.…
Afternoon notes on: Radulov, Duchene, Perry, Sbisa, Datsyuk, Letang, Backstrom, Eager and Wings starting goalies
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Alexander Radulov's Russian agent said there is no meeting with the KHL today. A decision is expected tomorrow. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avalanche forward Matt Duchene will return to the lineup on Thursday. He…
Afternoon notes on: Crosby to return, Radulov, Avery, Letang, NHL rules, Bergeron, Parenteau, lines and starting goalies
Pens Inside Scoop via twitter: Penguins Sidney Crosby will return on Thursday against the Rangers. Slava Malamud via twitter: Reports out of Russia are that Alexander Radulov is leaning towards returning to the NHL, but the KHL leaders are doing…
Crosby not returning today … Toews hopes for Tuesday … Souray 50-50 for Tuesday … Thorburn out 3 weeks … Brodie out with UBI
Pittsburgh Penguins via twitter: Sidney Crosby won't play today. He doesn't have symptoms or had any setbacks. Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Crosby on his return, "Hopefully, it's soon." When asked if Thursday against the Rangers was possible, "That's…