Morning notes on Sedin, Toews, Carter, McQuaid, Reimer, Gustavsson, McDonald, Hejduk, Mueller, Suter and Parise
Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: The Canucks get some good news in that Daniel Sedin could be ready to return for the 1st round of the playoffs according to GM Mike Gillis. “It's risky to make projections with these…
St. Louis Blues re-sign Polak and Sobotka
The St. Louis Blues have locked up defenseman Roman Polak and forward Vladimir Sobotka. Polak re-signed for 5 years, $13.75 million. The deal carries a $2.75 million cap hit, and according to Andy Strickland the yearly breakdown is as follows:…
Bettman’s press conference break down … Bettman contacted True North about Coyotes … Giguere an option for Leafs … Blues, Wings notes
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun breaks down Gary Bettman's press conference. Re-alignment will wait another year, and they will look at all kinds of possibilities. The NHL may more towards a more balanced schedule, each team playing each other at…
3 goalies in Philly … Injured Sens … Jackets interested in Del Zotto … Philly shopped Carcillo, Zherdev and vanRiemsdyk
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Michael Leighton lead the Philadelphia Flyers to the Stanley Cup last year, now he finds himself as the #3 goalie in Philly. The Flyers don't want to send Leighton or Brian Boucher to the…
10 players who could be moved … Sturm targets 23rd … Good news for Blues Dman Johnson … Stastny day-to-day … Neon Dion
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun looks at 10 players who could be moved by the February 28th trade deadline; Brad Richards, Tomas Vokoun, Tomas Kaberle, Joffrey Lupul, Alexei Kovalev, Tim Connolly, Jason Arnott, Jamie Langenbrunner, Devin Setoguchi, and Joni Pitkanen.…
Maple Leafs facing decision on whether to recall Kadri or not … Lecavalier breaks hand … Peter Forsberg take 5 … Blues injury updates
Darren Dreger of TSN: Within the next month, the Boston Bruins should get $7.5 million in salary returning to their lineup. When Marc Savard and Marco Sturm return, the Bruins will be about $2 million over the cap. The Toronto…
Spezza on the PK? Another Dman out for Blues … Bouchard doesn’t get clearance
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Jason Spezza will find himself on the penalty killing unit. Spezza basically hasn't killed penalties since his AHL/OHL days. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues have lost another defenseman. Barret Jackman…
Hossa has ‘upper-body’ injury … Canucks blueline getting thin … Polak has surgery … Latendresse out with bad groin
Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa left last night's game in the 2nd period and didn't return. Hossa suffered an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated today. Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: The Vancouver Canucks…
Ilya Kovalchuk a healthy scratch … Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove video … Ducks talking to Senators and Sabres
Tom Gulitti via twitter: The decision to scratch Ilya Kovalchuk from the New Jersey Devils lineup was made mid-day, and it was John MacLean's decision and not managements. MacLean later added, “I’m not discussing it. It was my decision. I…