Morning Hits: Biron, Staubitz, Leafs, Blackhawks, Canucks and Flames
  • Katie Strang: Martin Biron announced his retirement. Hinted that it was possible when they put him on waivers last week.
  • Paul Hendrick: The Maple Leafs send Trevor Smith, David Broll and Carter Ashton to the AHL.
  • Tim Sassone: The Blackhawks assign Joakim Nordstrom to the AHL.
  • Rob Mixer: The Canucks recalled forward Jeremy Welsh to replace the injured Jordan Schroeder.
  • Randy Sportak: The Flames recall forward Roman Horak and defenseman Chris Breen and assign forward Blair Jones and defenseman Derek Smith to the AHL.
  • Pat Steinberg: Flames Kari Ramo will start today and Joey MacDonald will start tomorrow.