Foote out with concussion … Ersberg on waivers, then to KHL … Some starting goalies tonight
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote is listed day-to-day for now, as he suffered a concussion last night. He'll definitely be out tomorrow night, more will be known tomorrow. Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Vinny Lecavalier…
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…
Fowler has broken nose … Varlamov to start Thursday? Would Leafs be interested in Richards?
Curtis Zupke of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler suffered a broken nose after being hit by Shane Doan on Saturday night, but is listed as probable for their next game. John Buccigross via twitter: Semyon Varlamov told…
Doan gets 3 games … Prospal out 6-8 weeks … Pavelec cleared for Practice … Green back on ice … plus more
Darren Dreger via twitter: Dreger confirms that Shane Doan is suspended for 3 games for his hit on Dan Sexton. Chris Botta via twitter: New York Rangers forward Vinny Prospal will be out 6-8 weeks after having surgery today. Katie…
Rumor round-up from LeBrun and Garrioch … HNIC Hotstove video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ray Emery hasn't retired from the NHL, and is hoping to get back in the new year. “He’s working really hard. He wants to get back and he’s committed,” said agent J.P. Barry. Marc…
Foligno fined max … Green out with upper-body injury … Souray suits up for Bears tonight … Franzen has concussion?
Chris Botta via twitter: Nick Foligno was fined the max amount, $2,500 for his blind-side hit on Patrick Dwyer. Colin Campbell added that this was Foligno's first offense. Katie Carrera via twitter: Mike Green will not play in the next…
Rolston to LTIR … Varlamov to return this weekend … Orpik, Bogosian day-to-day
Tom Gulitti of the Bergeron Record: The New Jersey Devils caught some salary relief at the expense of Brian Rolston. Rolston will be out 4-6 weeks with a sports hernia that will require surgery, he's been placed on LTIR. His…
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…
Sheldon Souray sent to the AHL
TSN: The Edmonton Oilers have sent disgruntled defenseman Sheldon Souray to the AHL this afternoon. They didn't send him to their own affiliate in Oklahoma City, but loaned him to the Washington Capitals AHL club, the Hershey Bears. If/when the…
Scenarios for Souray … Teams calling about Greiss? Seguin back to center? Varlamov not a #1 lock?
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers are not really interested in sending Sheldon Souray to their AHL club in Oklahoma City. GM Steve Tambellini said that waivers are an option, but would rather make a trade that would…
Tuesday NHL Rumors and signings from Twitter
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Tom Poti has signed a contract extension with the Washington Capitals, 2 year and $5.75 million ($2.875 million cap hit). He'll get $3 million next year and $2.75 million in 2012-13. Corey Masisak via twitter: Poti…
The Eric Belanger – Washington Capitals Saga begins
Eric Belanger signed with the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday, a 1 year deal worth $750,000. It has been out there that he had a verbal agreement with the Washington Capitals for well over a month on a 1 year deal…