- Jimmy Murphy via twitter: “As I have been told by Pittsburgh sources, Stephen Brunt now saying on Team 990 he heard “whispers” Sidney Crosby maybe done for season.”
- Andrew Gross via twitter: According to the Rangers, Marc Staal is ‘iffy’ for tomorrow, Ruslan Fedotenko is a possbility, and there is still no timetable on Marian Gaborik.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins GM Shero said that Paul Martin will be back after the weekend.
- Rob Rossi via twitter: Penguins GM Shero said that Brooks Orpik could be out awhile but expected back this season.
- George Richards via twitter: The Florida Panthers have waived Steve Bernier.
- Ian Mendes via twitter: Chris Neil is day-to-day and won’t accompany the Senators to Buffalo, could play on Saturday vs. Philly.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Mike Modano confirms that he’ll be in the Red Wings lineup on Saturday.
- Lance Hornby via twitter: Alex Auld gets the start for the Canadiens tonight against the Leafs.