Afternoon notes on re-alignment, Stars, Malkin, Crosby, Salak, Crawford, Nystrom, Carter, Fisher, Flyers, Caps, Devils, Canes and “Shannabusiness” video

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Bob McKenzie is reporting that the Red Wings…

Krejci injured … Players who may be traded … Turris may want trade … Habs injuries … Kronwall-Wings talking … No date for Crosby

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins center David Krejci left practice…

Afternoon twitter notes on waiver claims, Smyth, Methot, Peverley, Spacek, Franson, Connolly, Malkin, Stralman, Backstrom, Rundblad and Filatov

James Mirtle via twitter: The Predators have claimed Brian McGrattan off waivers.…

Looking at legal action against Cherry … Crosby could be cleared for contact … Stars may need to add to get to floor … Kadri healing quickly

James Mirtle via twitter: Stu Grimson, Chris Nilan and Jim Thomson are…

Betts sent back to Philly … Colaiacovo may have concussion … Malkin out last night … Dumbfounded by Turris … Bouchard suspended 2 games

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Blair Betts has been sent back…

Avery demotion affects Stars … Leafs not after Gagner … No-touch icing will pass … Cumiskey traded to Ducks … No suspensions for Sarich and Mills

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning Stars: The Dallas Stars are paying…

Bettman to meet with Edmonton’s Owner and Mayor … Smid and Whitney status unknown … Iginla ready … Greiss will start for Sharks

John MacKinnon of the Edmonton Journal: Gary Bettman has invited Oilers owner…

Afternoon notes on Smid, Nystrom, Cumiskey, Callahan, Vokoun, Campoli, Senators, Red Wings and Blues

Edmonton Oilers via twitter: Oilers defenseman Ladislav Smid has been cleared for…

Friday morning notes on Boogaard, Turris, Doan, Fisher, Havlat, Connolly, Campoli, Erixon, Hanzal and Kesler

Abby Simons of the Star-Tribune: A judge has thrown the charge of…

Twitter notes involving the Maple Leafs and Gagner, Sabres, Jets, Rangers, Wild, Kings and Panthers

Damien Cox via twitter: Persistant chatter that the Maple Leafs are interested…

Avery could return to Rangers … Alfie could retire after season … Havlat’s status uncertain … Habs claim Betts … Hulsizer closing in on Blues

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said that…

Could Rangers be interested in Leafs Dmen? Iginla practicing … Halvat needing clearence … Orpik may not be ready … Saad makes ‘Hawks … Schenn’s contract notes

Ron Wilson via twitter: Wilson says: “Steckel immediately improves our PK. Size…