Quick Hits: Cap Projections, Leddy, Ellis and Line Combos
Stephen Whyno: Gary Bettman said that if the Canadian dollar falls to 75 cents U.S. (currently at 78 center), the cap is estimated to be $71.5 million. Earlier projections were at $73 million. James Mirtle: "Those NHL cap projections also…
Injuries: Stars, Avs, Wings, Blues, Rangers, Lightning and more
Tom Layberger of the Dallas Morning News: Stars defenseman John Klingberg suffered a lower-body injury against the Lightning on Saturday. He played through it, but left Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury in the third period after taking a hit…
Injuries: Orpik, Green, Palat, Luongo, Avs, Blues, Sabres and More
Chuck Gormley: Capitals Brooks Orpik is dealing with a lower-body injury and Mike Green is dealing with an upper-body injury. Alex Prewitt: Green is considered day-to-day. Erik Erlendsson: Lightning's Ondrej Palat left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Head…
Injuries: Bieksa, Bogosian, Luongo, Polak, Little, Nichushkin and More
Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks Kevin Bieksa skated yesterday with the team. He broke is left hand back in January and was given a six- to eight-week timetable. Currently at the seven week mark. “This was my first…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Future Watch, Diving and Line Combos
Jameson Olive: Panthers Roberto Luongo will miss the next two games. Al Montoya will be out for at least two weeks. Chuck Gormley: Alex Ovechkin has a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision. George Richards: Panthers Willie Mitchell…
Injuries: Luongo, Zetterberg, Jackman, Dupuis, MacKinnon and Martinez
Pic from Travis Hughes @TravisSBN Bob McKenzie: Panthers Roberto Luongo is getting some more imaging done today. He's meeting with an ortho doctor for a diagnosis on his shoulder. Al Montoya is likely out for weeks. Bob McKenzie: If Loungo…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Bertuzzi, Expectations, Rising GMs and Shanahan
Renaud Lavoie: The Flames put Brian McGrattan on waivers. Chad Graff: Stu Bickel cleared waivers and was assigned to Iowa (AHL). Binghamton Senators: Reached a PTO agreement with Todd Bertuzzi. He's scheduled to report on Monday. Jonathan Willis of Sportsnet:…
Injuries: Sharks, Hawks, Panthers, Flames, Stars and Leafs
Sharks.NHL: The Sharks put Joe Thornton on the IR. Tracey Myers: Blackhawks Kris Versteeg will be out about a month with a left hand injury. Coach Joel Quenneville thinks surgery is "doubtful." George Richards: Roberto Luongo left the game, but…
Video: Panthers and Capitals Shootout Goes 20 Rounds
The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals took part in the longest shootout in NHL history last night, going 20 rounds. Roberto Luongo set the records for most saves with 15.
Injuries: Pens, Wings, Canes, Avs, Bruins, Ducks, Jets and Jackets
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Kris Letang's injury isn't serious. "It's a minor lower-body injury,” Johnston said. “I don't expect it will be too much (time missed). (The team medical staff) just thought this morning that he wouldn't…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some Goalie Notes
Bruce Garrioch: The Senators will update Bobby Ryan's status today. He was slashed on the hand. Mika Zibanejad could get back into the lineup. New York Islanders: Johnny Boychuk is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Anaheim Ducks: Clayton Stoner was…
Quick Hits: Notes, Injuries, Lines and Goalies
Kevin McGran: The Maple Leafs have hired Mark Hunter as their Director of Player Personnel. Chris Johnston: Hunter will oversee their pro and amateur scouting departments. Stephen Whyno: Martin Brodeur won't play for Team Canada at the Deutschland Cup. Chris…