Afternoon notes involving Crosby, Connolly, Markstrom, Alfredsson, Keith, Hemsky, Hurricanes, Blues and Devils
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Sidney Crosby didn't rule a Friday return date, but he didn't suggest it's any more likely that any other upcoming games. Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Gm Jim Rutherford said they won't…
Poile has financial green light to sign both Suter and Weber … Troubles in Columbus … Teams interested in Letestu … Burrows injured … Omark has out clause
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Carey Price will be a RFA on July 1st. There haven't been any talks yet, but there will before the offseason. 6 NHL team executives don't think Predators will be able to sign both Ryan Suter…
Injury notes on Enstrom, Jones, Antropov, Jokinen, Alfredsson, Staal, Lovejoy and Ott
Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom suffered a broken collar bone and will be out indefinitely. Enstrom was injured on Monday after taking a hit from Panthers Jack Skille. Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free…
Avery clears waivers … Johansen staying … Sabres PP lines … Devils lines … Briere and Read out Wednesday … Green not practicing
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Sean Avery has cleared re-entry waivers. Trevor Gillies (NYI) and DJ King (WAS) also clear waivers. The Penguins place Boris Valabik on waivers. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Blue Jackets forward Ryan Johansen will stick with the…
Grabovski could cost the Leafs … Devils looking at Gagner? Injury updates on Crosby, Keith, Hecht, Malone, Hemsky and Enstrom
Mike Brophy of Sportsnet: Maple Leafs center Mikhail Grabovski is in the final year of his contract where he earns $3.1 million, with a $2.9 million cap hit. Grabovski could easily command $4 - 4.5 million deal for 5 or…
Alfie has concussion and on the IR … Avery on re-enty … Scouting Oilers … Brodeur activated … New lines in Buffalo
Allen Panzeri of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators coach Paul MacLean said that Daniel Aldredsson is out with a concussion, and will be out until his concussion like symptoms are gone. Nikita Filatov will remain with the team. Craig Anderson will…
Schenn breaks foot … Crosby out for weekend … Carter doubtful for weekend … Devils lines … Starting goalies
Tim Panaccio via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren confirms that Brayden Schenn has a broken left foot. Philadelphia Flyers via twitter: Schenn will be out for 4 to 6 weeks. Darren Dreger via twitter: Sidney Crosby will not play this…
Turris asks for trade … Reimer has concussion according to the Monster … Gudbranson stays … Regin out 6-8 weeks
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Kyle Turris' agent, Kurt Overhardt, confirms that Turris has asked Coyotes for a trade. "This has never been about money, we've been upfront with the club from Day 1," Overhardt told ESPN.com Thursday. "We've respectfully requested…
Flames rumors … CBJ issues … GMs may look for mandatory visors … Doughty this week is possible … Connolly stays … Whitney injured again
Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Francis laughs at the rumor that Daniel Alfredsson could interest the Flames at some point. The Flames do have an interest in Coyotes holdout Kyle Turris. A source close to the situation has said…
Injury notes involving Pronger, Malkin, Pacioretty, Ennis, Carter, Methot, Martinek, Connolly, and Bozak
Tim Panaccio via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said that Chris Pronger will be on bed rest for 3 days and hopes to return to the team in about 10 days. There is swelling around the right eye after taking…
Twitter notes involving Green, Malkin, Michalek, Reimer, Markov, Brodeur … Oilers, Sens, Habs, Flyers lines … Some starting goalies
Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals defenseman Mike Green has his right foot wrapped and is walking with a significant limp. When asked if he'll play on Thusday he said, "We'll see." Shelly Anderson via twitter: Penguins center Evgeni Malkin is…
Crosby feels he’s close … Habs and Lightning looking for Dman … Jets could show interest in Bourque … Reimer and Backes injured … Duchene on 4th line
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins captain Sidney Crosby considers himself close to returning, but that doesn't mean he'll play in the next couple games. "I need to get in some contact, more than just one bump in a…