Rumors: Granlund, Blues, Yakupov and Myers
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Mikael Granlund's agent said Wild fans shouldn't worry about contract talks. “The only deadline would be next training camp, but Mikael is not the type of person that would want to use that as…
Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Stars, Jackets, Rangers, Wings plus more
Joe Smith: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said it would be miraculous if Alex Killorn or Ryan Callahan play tonight. Joe Smith: Lightning's Radko Gudas didn't skate yesterday and likely won't play tonight. He might be able to go on Friday.…
Injuries: Stastny, Hedman, Grabovski, Laich, Howard and More
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Paul Stastny had his left arm in a sling after last night's game. He took a hit by Coyotes Martin Hanzel, and another later that shift and didn't return. The Blues are…
Injuries: Canes, Dupuis, RNH, Havlat, Maroon Varlamov and More
Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes are hopeful to get Jeff Skinner back in the lineup next Tuesday and Eric Staal back sometime in the second half of their road trip. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes John-Michael Liles is close to returning. Chip Alexander:…
Injuries: Staal, Oilers, Wilson, Gunnarsson, Ducks and More
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Eric Staal does not have a concussion, it's an upper-body injury. Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jordan Eberle and Teddy Purcell are all listed as day-to-day according to Oilers head coach Dallas Eakins. Mike…
Injuries and Notes: Pens, Lightning, Flyers, Hawks, Jackets and Oilers
Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin was back on the ice over the weekend. He was working with their strength and conditioning coach last week, but Saturday was the first time he was back on the ice.…
Rumors: Alfredsson, Babcock, Murray, Goloubef and Lightning
Helene St. James: The Red Wings are still waiting on Daniel Alfredsson. He spoke with GM Ken Holland on Thursday and said he feels better every day. "Before he takes the next step, which would be to join our team…
Injuries: Staal, Horton, Murray, Datsyuk, Penguins and Senators
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Jordan Staal's fractured right fibula will require surgery and he'll be out for three to four months. “Initially, there’s the frustration of it all happening,” Eric Staal said. “I think he’s already…
NHL Injuries: Backes, Getzlaf, Beleskey, Alfredsson, Murray, Tyutin and Bishop
Chris Kuc: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock: "We get (David) Backes back in the next two or three games, we're going to even go higher." Lou Korac of In The Slot: Backes and his upper-body injury didn't skate yesterday. "I mean, he's not…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Panthers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Wild and Flames
Eric Stephens: Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau thinks that Cam Fowler could return by next week. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have sent Jonathan Racine back to the AHL as Ed Jovanovski is ready to return to the lineup. David Pollak: Sharks…
Morning Rumors: Draft Lottery, Sabres, Panthers, Flyers, Oilers, Kovalchuk and the Devils
Elliotte Friedman: The NHL is looking into altering their draft lottery process. Under the current system, any team in the lottery could 'win' the lottery and select first overall, as well as not being able fall back more than one…
Morning Rumors: Sather, Penguins, Kesler, Nieuwendyk, Malone, Murray, Yakupov, Vanek and Naslund
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson has heard the 70-year old Glen Sather could be considering retiring as the Rangers GM.Trading Derrick Pouliot in a package for Ryan Kesler always seemed like a reach. Simon Despres made more sense.…