- Jonas Siegel of AM640: The Maple Leafs had a players only meeting this morning, everyone spoke during the meeting. “What they found was a lacking enthusiasm and a work ethic in need of some spark.” Well no #$@%, anyone who has watched them play the couple weeks could have told them that.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Brian Rolston said he’ll play on Friday versus Edmonton.
- Washington Capitals site: The Capitals have assigned Semyon Varlamov to the Hershey Bears.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Patrick Lalime will be the Sabres backup tonight, appendicitis was a false alarm.
- Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Brian Little passed his concussion test, needs to get into game shape before returning to the Thrashers lineup.
- Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: Kristian Huselius has been out almost 3 weeks with a sprained ankle suffered a set back after skating a couple times. The pain and swelling have returned and he’ll be out indefinitely.
- Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Ondrej Pavelec will start for the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday against the Wild.
- Rory Boylen via twitter: Steve Mason will start for the Blue Jackets against the Blues and Avalanche.
- Rich Chere via twitter: Martin Brodeur won’t be in the lineup for the Devils.
- Greg Brady via twitter: MLSE will be replacing Richard Peddie as its President and CEO.
- Derek Boogaard scores his first goal in 234 games.