Rypien suspended indefinitely, hearing Friday … Green still out … Richards off top PP unit … Burke and Lamoriello audio
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Canucks Rick Rypien has been suspended by the NHL, pending a hearing. Pierre LeBrun, hearing is 'in-person', which is required under the CBA to suspend a player for 5 games or more, but doesn't necessarily mean…
No deal for Markov yet … Janssen to meet with doctors … Lundmark to waivers
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Andrei Markov's agent, Don Meehan, has denied reports that Markov will be signing an extension with the Montreal Canadiens soon. Meehan added that he hasn't had any negotiations with the Canadiens. Andy Strickland via twitter: Cam…
Brian Campbell 2 weeks away? Lebda in, Gunnarsson out … Nieuwendyk in tough spot … Matt Green 7-10 days away?
Andy Stickland via twitter: Was told that Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell is about 2 weeks away from returning to the line up. James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Despite being 4-0 the Leafs are expected to make one…
Z. Michalek out 2-4 weeks … Lydman cleared to play … Berglund on the block? Avs-Devs talks done?
Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will be out 2-4 weeks. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Toni Lydman has been cleared, but not sure when he'll play his first game for the Anaheim Ducks. Andy Strickland of True Hockey:…
Pavelec released from hospital … Varlamov to return this week? No talks yet between Kaberle-Leafs plus more
Merry Turkey to our Canadian readers, Happy Columbus Day to our American readers. Allan Walsh via twitter: Ondrej Pavelec was released from hospital yesterday and is back to home. Walsh thinks he'll be "back in action soon". Tarik El-Bashir of…
Canucks trade O’Brien to Nashville … Isles grab Grabner … More players on waivers
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Vancouver Canucks have traded Shane O'Brien and Dan Gendur to the Nashville Predators for Ryan Parent and Jonas Andersson. Michael Traikos via twitter: Matt Lashoff is on the ice with the Maple Leafs as the…
Hawks expensive rings … C. Clark available … No love for Rolston? Salvador out? Blues Blueline Battle and more
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Rings: Picture from Sean Leahy of Rocky Wirtz's ring. Chris Kuc tweets "$30,000, 14-carat white gold, 404 diamonds & gemstones totaling apprx. 8 carats." Mark Spector via twitter: RW Chris Clark of the Columbus Blue Jackets…
Mueller out with concussion … Goalie injuries in Philly and Minny … Don’t count on Souray being put on waivers today
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have lost Peter Mueller with his 2nd concussion in the last 6 months, and 3rd serious concussion in his career. He's out indefinitely. Jim Matheson via twitter: Sheldon Souray can be…
No appeal from Devils … Souray wouldn’t have been a problem at camp … Ducks signing Mara? Some players at different positions
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The New Jersey Devils will not appeal the $3 million fine and loss of 2 draft picks handed down by the NHL according to Bettman and other officials. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Edmonton…
Friday morning rumors involving free agents and trade candidates
Eric Stephens via twitter: The Anaheim Ducks and Bobby Ryan continue to talk, but rumor is they haven't agreed on any specific part of the contract. Jim Matheson via twitter: Most likely scenario for Sheldon Souray is to attend Oilers…
Kovalchuk decision by Wednesday … Staal not looking for offer sheet … 5 teams interested in Kennedy … Penner to Kings?
Mark Everson of the NY Post: The NHL has until Wednesday to decide if they are going to reject or accept the latest Ilya Kovalchuk contract. The contract is said to be 15 years and $100 million, a $6.67 million…
Kovalchuk to the KHL? Pens and Bruins say no Guerin
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: With the KHL season starting on Sept. 8th, there is the possibility that Kovalchuk starts there, then returns to the NHL when is contract is finalized. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: KHL is still offering Kovalchuk 1…