Goalie notes for Flyers and Tampa … Lecavalier back by Christmas … Sturm’s physical set for today … Nabokov leaves SKA
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Matt Walker is a strong candidate to be removed from the Flyers 23 man roster once Michael Leighton is ready to come off LTIR, which should be this week. The Flyers will go with…
No progress on Stamkos contract … Seguin to the World Juniors? Would Sharks trade for Beauchemin or Wisniewski?
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: There is no new progress to report on the Steven Stamkos contract extension. Yzerman was in Toronto but didn't meet with Stamkos's side. "I go back to what I said before, we have to…
Neuvirth, Green and Sloan injured for Caps … Sabres injury notes … Video of Stajan getting hammered by Staal, Legal or not?
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Michal Neuvirth is day-to-day with a lower body injury after tweaking something yesterday morning. Semyon Varlamov was recalled but didn't get his skates until the second period, the Capitals were given permission to switch…
Starting goalies for tonight and other roster movers
Joe Haggerty via twitter: Looks like Tuuka Rask will start for the Boston Bruins against Mike Smith and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Corey Masisak via twitter: Michal Neuvirth will start for the Washington Capitals, Braden Holtby will get a game…
Ailing Penguins … Gagne nursing new injury … Ducks-Flyers make small trade
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby left practice early yesterday with an injury, same went for Chris Kunitz. Evgeni Malkin didn't practice. "They are all dealing with some aches, pains and soreness," Penguins coach Dan Byslma said, but…
Lots of Rumors in today NHL Rumor Roundup … Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove and NHL Sources Say videos
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers are reportedly interested in Dallas Stars centers Brad Richards and Mike Ribeiro if they become available. Ribeiro has a cap of $5 million for the next…
Brodeur leaves game after 2nd … 6-10 teams calling Bergeron … Coyotes looking for a goalie? Audio on Kings and Ducks
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Marc-Andre Bergeron could get clearance to return after off-season knee surgery as early as next Tuesday. Bergeron has been contacted by 6-10 teams, no formal offers have been presented. The Sharks continue to look for…
Ritola suspended 2 games … Oilers looking for a Dman … Kings looking for a LWer … Sutter on waivers
Jeff Marek via twitter: Mattias Ritola was suspended for 2 games for his hit on Matt Moulson. TFP staff - The Fourth Period: The Edmonton Oilers are looking for a physical, shutdown defenseman. The Oilers are getting some interest in…
3 plays that might be looked at by the NHL for disciplinary action (videos)
Olli Jokinen cross checks Wojtek Wolski at about the 50 second mark. Jokinen should get a game suspension, maybe 2, for this in my opinion. He has a conference call at 11:30 according to Darren Dreger. Video from a Greg…
Injury updates on Quincey, Anderson, Bergeron, Giguere, Souray and audio from Phaneuf
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Kyle Quincey should be returning from his concussion soon, which would give the Avalanche 8 defenseman. Jonas Holos has been scratched the last 2 games despite playing well. Craig Anderson is also getting closer…
Flames say they haven’t talked to anyone about Iginla … Drury 2-3 weeks away … Tonight’s starting goalies
Vicki Hall via twitter: The Calgary Flames say they haven't talked to anyone about trading Jarome Iginla. Larry Brooks via twitter: Chris Drury has begun skating on his own and is likely 2-3 weeks away from returning from the 2nd…
Markov’s season likely over? Carcillo out 2 weeks … Gagne practicing but not game ready
Tony Marinaro via twitter: "Specifics on Andrei Markov: Partial tear ACL graft right knee, associated bone contusions, large radial tear, moderate knee joint defusion." Source told Marinaro that "Seeing Markov needed 6 months recovery time last time that his guess…