Possibly Blackhawks targets … Nothing Pens as of yesterday afternoon … Leafs that could be traded … Habs looking at future
Adam Jahns via twitter: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman should be one of the busiest GMs today. A source said that Bowman has talked with the Capitals and Lightning recently. The 'Hawks are looking for a defenseman, possibly Roman Hamrlik (WAS)…
Filatov having KHL issues … Flames weren’t 1 of 3 finalists for Turris … Suter/Weber update … Seabrook could have concussion … Team lines …
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Nikita Filatov's agent has asked for a trade from the CSKA of the KHL if the team doesn't complete the paperwork by midnight. If CSKA doesn't sign or trade him, Filatov will return to Ottawa. Eric…
Kovalchuk a game-time decision … Huskins out 8 weeks … Connolly unlikely … Luongo not practicing … Starting goalies
Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils coach Peter DeBoer originally said that Ilya Kovalchuk won't play tonight. Rich Chere via twitter: Kovalchuk then said that he'll take the warm-up and then make a decision. DeBoer then talked to Kovalchuk again and…
Afternoon notes involving Nabokov, Blue Jackets, Kovalchuk, Green, Zetterberg, Connolly, Komisarek, Hagman and Starting goalies
Chris Botta via twitter: Evgeni Nabokov is dying to leave the Islanders. The Islanders are dying to get down to 2 goalies. His family is still in California. Katie Strang via twitter: As of 9 am this morning, Evgeni Nabokov…
Alfie getting closer … Raymond skates for 1st time since compression fracture … Connolly speaks … Parse injured last night
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Daniel Alfredsson skated yesterday for the 2nd consecutive day and was meeting with doctors to see where he stands regarding his concussion. He won't play tonight, but could join on the team on…
Afternoon notes involving Crosby, Connolly, Markstrom, Alfredsson, Keith, Hemsky, Hurricanes, Blues and Devils
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Sidney Crosby didn't rule a Friday return date, but he didn't suggest it's any more likely that any other upcoming games. Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Gm Jim Rutherford said they won't…
Turris asks for trade … Reimer has concussion according to the Monster … Gudbranson stays … Regin out 6-8 weeks
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Kyle Turris' agent, Kurt Overhardt, confirms that Turris has asked Coyotes for a trade. "This has never been about money, we've been upfront with the club from Day 1," Overhardt told ESPN.com Thursday. "We've respectfully requested…
Kane’s agent denies trade demand … Doughty says he’s ready … Couturier could stick … Connolly ready … Lehtonen-Quick battle
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: There was a rumor going around that Evander Kane had demanded a trade from the Jets. "I've spoken with Evander and this is completely untrue," said agent Craig Oster. "Neither he nor us…
Zibanejad going back to Sweden … Ducks holding pat … Connolly skates with Kessel-Lupul … Pacioretty could play tomorrow … Whitney out 1-2 weeks
Ken Warren via twitter: Senators 2011 1st round pick Mika Zibanejad will be heading back to Sweden for the season. Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks GM Bob Murray doesn't plan on making a move just yet. He doesn't…
Injury notes involving Pronger, Malkin, Pacioretty, Ennis, Carter, Methot, Martinek, Connolly, and Bozak
Tim Panaccio via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said that Chris Pronger will be on bed rest for 3 days and hopes to return to the team in about 10 days. There is swelling around the right eye after taking…
Jets send Scheifele down … Connolly closer, Reimer doubtful … Struggles in Montreal and Columbus … Doughty could return this week
Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have sent 2011 1st round draft pick Mark Scheifele back to Barrie of the OHL. He recorded 1 goal in 7 NHL games. Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: With the…
Injury notes involving Armstrong, MacArthur, Connolly, Cammalleri, Havlat and Gonchar
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Word out the ACC last night is that Maple Leafs forward Colby Armstrong's lower body injury isn't too serious. Jonas Siegel via twitter: Winger Clarke MacArthur got "banged up" in the 3rd but is going on…