- James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: “General manager Brian Burke confirmed as much Wednesday, saying Wilson has “done a marvellous job” and would remain behind the bench for 2011-12.” “I said back in the fall, we would not consider a change, even when all the hounds were baying,” Burke said. “I feel the same way now. Ron is coaching this team next year.”
- Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals Tyler Sloan will be in the lineup. Dennis Wideman out with a lower body injury he suffered on Tuesday. Mike Vogl via twitter: Wideman is listed as week-to-week.
- Katie Carrera via twitter: Michal Neuvirth will start in net for the Capitals tonight against Philly.
- Katie Strang via twitter: Al Montoya will start for the Islanders tonight. Michael Grabner is doubtful, Zenon Konopka given the go ahead if he feels up to it.
- Allen Panzeri via twitter: Scott Clemmensen will start for the Panthers tonight against the Senators. Tomas Vokoun still out with a bad back.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Looks like Tim Thomas will get the start for the Bruins tonight against the Maple Leafs.
- Tom Reed via twitter: Steve Mason is expected to start for the Blue Jackets.