- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Sources confirm that the Kings have officially sought permission from the Calgary Flames to speak with Darryl Sutter. Josh Rimer via twitter: Rimer is hearing that Sutter could be named the new Kings coach tomorrow.
- Damian Cristodero via twitter: The Jets have claimed Antti Miettinen off waivers from the Lightning.
- Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Justin Peters (CAR) was put on waivers. Patrick Rissmiller (COL) and Arturs Kulda (WIN) are on re-entry waivers. Tim Kennedy (FLA) cleared waivers.
- Philadelphia Flyers on NHL.com: Flyers GM Paul Holmgrenon Claude Giroux:
“Claude reported not feeling very good today. Over the past few days, his symptoms have gradually gotten worse. He will be out indefinitely with a concussion”
- Josh Yohe via twitter: Penguins Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal will be game time decisions.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Lightning forward Steve Downie was fined $2,500 for leaving the bench on a legal line change to get into an altercation.
- Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said that Jeff Skinner will be evaluated by doctors in Raleigh before a timetable on his return is given.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins forward Greg Campbell has a fractured foot and will be out against the Kings and Senators.
- Jonas Siegel via twitter: Maple Leafs forward Matthew Lombardi skated with teammates for the 1st time since his shoulder injury.
- Andrew Gross via twitter: Rangers forward Michael Rupp has been cleared for contact. He’s not quite ready for game action, but will be on the trip.
- Stephen Whyno via twitter: Ilya Bryzgalov will start in net for the Flyers against the Capitals. Tomas Vokoun will start in net for the Capitals.
- Paul Hendrick via twitter: James Reimer will start in net for the Maple Leafs against the Hurricanes.
- Ian Mendes via twitter: Ryan Miller will start in net for the Sabres against the Senators.
- Steve Zipay via twitter: Henrik Lundqvist will start in net for the Rangers against the Stars.
- Arthur Staple via twitter: Al Montoya will start in net for the Islanders.
- Harvey Fialkov via twitter: Jose Theodore will start in net for the Panthers.
- Michael Russo via twitter: Nik Backstrom will start in net for the Wild.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Tuukka Rask will start in net for the Bruins against the Kings. Tim Thomas will start in net for the Bruins tomorrow against the Senators.
- Chris Kuc via twitter: Ray Emery will start in net for the Blackhawks tomorrow night against the Wild.
#1 by duffshotwings at December 13th, 2011
as a fan, these concussions are getting too numerous and are interfering with the game itself. when you see all the superstars disappearing from the game for extended periods, you think that the league or nhlpa would step in and make some changes. im guessing equipment changes would help a lot… maybe bigger ice surface… in any case, i hope the nhl ends up taking care of this issue soon.