VIDEO: Maxim Lapierre suspended for hit on Dan Boyle
St. Louis Blues forward Maxim Lapierre was suspended for five games for boarding San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle. Chris Johnston: Lapierre will forfeit $28,205.15 in salary. Was the suspended just right? Not enough? Too much?
Injury Notes: Panthers, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, Hurricanes, Jets, Sharks, Flyers, Canadiens and Wings
George Richards: Panthers say that Ed Jovanovski has not been taken off the IR. Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma on defenseman Kris Letang: "There’s not a timetable on Kris’ return at this point." Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports:…
Injury Notes: Boyle, St. Louis, Clowe, Drewiske, JVR, Rozsival, Soderberg, Hagelin, Kane and Pacioretty
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Dan Boyle flew back to San Jose yesterday and in a text: “I’m OK. That was scary. Hopefully the symptoms will be very minor, if any, going forward.” Blues Maxim Lapierre said…
Suspension Notes: Burns, Lapierre and Kaleta
John Shannon: Brent Burns hit on Brenden Morrow was looked at but NHL viewed that Morrow threw a reverse hit and Burns won the physical battle. Renaud Lavoie: Maxim Lapierre will have an in person hearing for his hit on…
VIDEO: Possible suspensions coming for Lapierre and Burns
The NHL will likely be reviewing a couple of plays from last night's Sharks-Blues game. Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a hit from Blues forward Max Lapierre. Kevin Kurz: Sharks spokeman on…
VIDEO: Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove and Don Cherry’s Coach’s Corner
Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove: Contract talks with the Maple Leafs and Dion Phaneuf will begin soon. He could take a little less, but a longer term. The Rangers are not going to panic and feel they just need some…
Morning Rumors: Coaches on the hot seat, Elliott, Lundqvist, Canadiens, Sabres, Vanek, Boyle and the Oilers
Bruce Garrioch: Panthers coach Kevin Dineen, Wild's Mike Yeo and Jets Claude Noel could be on the hot seat. “When you see one team make a coaching change there can most definitely be a domino effect. No question about it, especially…
Canucks Edler Suspended for 3 Games For Hit on Sharks Hertl
NHL: Canucks defenseman Alex Edler has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head of Sharks forward Thomas Hertl. Edler is a repeat offender and he'll forfeit $182,926.83 in salary.
Morning Rumors: Erat, Bernier, Flyers, Moulson and Gardiner
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: (s/t Pro Hockey Talk) Capitals Martin Erat has been playing on the fourth line and averaging only 7:59 a game. When asked if he has considered asking for a trade, he said: “No, not yet.” Josh…
Morning Hits: If Thornton scored four goals …. Bernier and Franson
Jason Botchford: Sharks Joe Thornton would have an interesting celebration if he scored four goals in a game. After hearing reporters asking Thomas Hertl if he was showboating on his fourth goal of the game the other night, Thornton said “Shut up, have…
VIDEO: Sharks Brad Stuart To Have Hearing Today After Hit On Rick Nash
Pierre LeBrun: Sharks Brad Stuart will have a hearing today for his hit on Rangers Rick Nash. Bob McKenzie: The NHL will be asking the following question: "Was it body on body hit with incidental head contact or was it…
VIDEO: Sharks Rookie Tomas Hertl Goes Between the Legs and Top Shelf
At 19-years, 330 days, Sharks Tomas Hertl became the youngest player since Jimmy Carson (19 years, 254 days) on March 30th, 1988, to score four goals in a game. Hertl scored his fourth of the game in amazing fashion, going…