Posts Tagged Daniel Alfredsson
Blues could look at Ruutu … Stewart may be available … Carter may interest Leafs … Green skating … Stempniak on crutches
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 2nd, 2012
- Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues may look at Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu. Strickland thinks the Blues can find their scoring touch internally, but that doesn’t mean they should not try to improve their roster. It might take someone like Chris Stewart to get him though. Stewart has struggled this year and will be due at least $3.25 million, a RFA after the season. Moving Stewart could come back to bit them if they did move him. For the right price they might move him, but it might not make sense doing it for a rental. T.J. Oshie and David Perron will also need new deals in the summer. The Blues biggest need may be a top 4 defenseman that can play the left side. An experienced, rugged Dman would be ideal. The Blue Jackets aren’t moving Rick Nash, but they wouldn’t mind moving Jeff Carter, and Strickland doesn’t think it will be as hard to do as most think. Ray Whitney may not be a fit with the Blues.
- Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: If the rumors out of St. Louis are true that Chris Stewart could be available, Dater thinks the Avalanche should look at bringing him back. Stewart hasn’t happy when he was dealt to the Blues, and is still friends with some of the Avs. Stewart replacing Hejduk as a top 6 winger would make sense. Dater would offer up David Jones, who also has lost his scoring touch this year. Stewart is a RFA at seasons end, Jones is a UFA.
- Bob Mitchell of the Toronto Star: Mitchell thinks that Jeff Carter would look good between Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul. The Blue Jackets gave up a 1st round pick which turned out to be Sean Couturier and Jakob Voracek, so they would still need to get a good return back. Why it could happen: Carter has struggled this year but he is a 30-40 goal scorer. They may be able to get him at a discounted rate due to 10 years left on his contract. Why it won’t happen: He has a no trade clause, he has 10 years left at $5.27 million cap hit, and Burke doesn’t like long contracts.
- Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins Nathan Horton will have missed his 3rd consecutive game with a ‘mild concussion. “He’s still where he was a few days ago. He’s feeling better, but not the stages of where he’s working out,” said Julien. “The day he does [feel better], I’m going to be the first to let you know that he’s on the bike now and that he’s moving forward.”
- Brian McNally via twitter: Capitals defenseman Mike Green said he’s on schedule from his sports hernia surgery. He was expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks. Stephen Whyno via twitter: Mike Green skated the last 3 days.
- Roger Millions via twitter: Flames winger Lee Stempniak left the arena on crutches and a soft boot on his left foot, could be long-term.
- Jeremy Rutherford via twitter: Alex Steen and Andy McDonald skated with the extras today, so it looks like they may not be ready for tomorrow.
- Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson is getting closer to making a decision if he’ll play another season. He said 50% yes, the other 50% was up to his wife. They’ll talked about it over the next couple days.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Regardless of what the NHL turns up in their investigation to the Kings-CBJ clock issue, the game stands with a Kings win. Lisa Dillman via twitter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi in an email: “Those clocks are sophisticated instruments that calculate time by measuring electrical charges called coulombs. Given the rapidity and volume of electrons that move through the measuring device the calibrator must adjust at certain points which was the delay you see – the delay is just recalibrating for the clock moving too quickly during the 10 – 10ths of a second before the delay – this insures that the actual playing time during a period is exactly 20 minutes – that is not an opinion – that is science.”
No Crosby this weekend … Kovalchuk could play tomorrow … Hagman to waivers … Alfredsson expects to play … Starting goalies
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Starting Goalies on November 10th, 2011
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Sidney Crosby won’t play on Friday or Saturday night.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk skated before practice. Coach Peter DeBoer said that he “may” join the morning skate tomorrow and might play on Friday.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Oilers have reclaimed Taylor Chorney off waivers. The Ducks have claimed Ben Maxwell off waivers from the Jets.
- Pat Steinberg via twitter: The Flames have put Niklas Hagman on waivers.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson expects to play tomorrow.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators forward Chris Neil has an ankle issue and won’t travel with the team today.
- Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Canadiens lines: Pacioretty-Plekanec-Gionta, Darche-Desharnais-Cole, Palushaj-Eller-Moen, Blunden-Nokelainen-Weber.
- Gord Miller via twitter: Ben Scrivens will start in net for the Maple Leafs against the Blues. Terry Koshan via twitter: Jaroslav Halak will likely start for the Blues tonight.
- Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Carey Price will start in net for the Canadiens against the Coyotes.
- Mark Spector via twitter: Devan Dubnyk will likely start for the Oilers against Tuukka Rask and the Bruins tonight.
- Arthur Staple via twitter: Al Montoya will start in net for the Islanders against the Avalanche. Mike Mottau will be in the lineup for Milan Jurcina.
- George Richards via twitter: Jose Theodore will start in net for the Panthers tonight against the Jets.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Martin Brodeur will start in net for the Devils tomorrow against the Capitals. He doubts he’ll play in back-to-back games.
Alfie getting closer … Raymond skates for 1st time since compression fracture … Connolly speaks … Parse injured last night
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News on November 9th, 2011
- Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Daniel Alfredsson skated yesterday for the 2nd consecutive day and was meeting with doctors to see where he stands regarding his concussion. He won’t play tonight, but could join on the team on their 5 game road trip that starts on Friday. He won’t get results from his baseline test until this morning. If he passes, he’s expected to start practicing with the team.
- Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks forward Mason Raymond skated with teammates yesterday for the first time since he suffered a compression fracture in his back in the Stanley Cup final. Defenseman Sami Salo may practice today and Alex Burrows is still day-to-day.
- Dave Hilson of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs center Tim Connolly spoke yesterday about his most recent injury.
“It was just a little bit of a cross check … I kind of felt right away that there was something wrong but I just tried to battle through it,” Connolly said of the injury. “I’m just giving it a couple of days to settle down and then I’ll be right back to working out, skating and getting prepared to get back in the lineup.”
- Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider: Kings forward Scott Parse left last night’s game in the 1st period with a lower-body injury. Terry Murray said he’s “a little more than day-to-day.”
Afternoon notes involving Crosby, Connolly, Markstrom, Alfredsson, Keith, Hemsky, Hurricanes, Blues and Devils
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on November 7th, 2011
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Sidney Crosby didn’t rule a Friday return date, but he didn’t suggest it’s any more likely that any other upcoming games.
- Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Gm Jim Rutherford said they won’t be shaking up their coaching staff but changes need to done to “strengthen our team.” The Canes are off to a 5-6-3 start. Eric Staal has just 6 points in 14 games, and is not injured according to Rutherford.
- James Mirtle via twitter: Maple Leafs forward Tim Connolly will be out up to 2 weeks with an upper-body injury. Terry Koshan via twitter: James Reimer is not practicing.
- Harvey Fialkov via twitter: The Panthers send goalie Jacob Markstrom to the AHL and recall Scott Clemmensen. This move gives GM Dale Tallon time to find a trade partner for Clemmensen.
- Craig Custance via twitter: If the Blues continue their struggling ways under new coach Ken Hitchcock, trades could be coming.
“You’re going to see guys moved out of there,” the source said. “Those are the guys that you’re going to find out that they weren’t ready to buy into his program. He’s going to move them. Doug Armstrong is going to move them out and bring in people.”
- Tim Wharnsby via twitter: Ken Hitchcock said he was offer the Blues head coaching position at 3 pm, and was heading to St. Louis in his car by 6:30 pm.
- Ian Mendes via twitter: Daniel Alfredsson is making progress. He’s able to skate but still no timetable.
- Chris Kuc via twitter: Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith is back practicing today.
- Tim Wharnsby via twitter: Oilers coach Tom Renney said that there is a “reasonable chance” that Ales Hemsky will get back in the lineup later this week.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Devils have placed Mark Fraser and Rod Pelley on waivers.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils lines at practice: Parise-Henrique-Clarkson; Sykora-Elias-Zubrus; Tedenby-Carter-Palmieri; Pelley-Mills-Janssen. Rich Chere via twitter: Kovalchuk isn’t practicing today. Defenseman Andy Greene is practicing. Devils coach Peter Deboer said that Kovalchuk won’t play tomorrow unless there is a dramatic recovery overnight.
- Fluto Shinzawa via twitter: Tuuka Rask will start in net for the Bruins. Rich Peverley is out. Joe Haggerty via twitter: Peverley has a minor undisclosed injury according to Claude Julien.
- Arthur Staple via twitter: Looking like Evgeni Nabokov will start in net for the Islanders tonight in Boston.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Martin Brodeur will start in net for the Devils tomorrow.
- James Mirtle via twitter: Jonas Gustavsson is expected to start tomorrow against the Panthers. Luke Schenn will return to the lineup.
Injury notes on Enstrom, Jones, Antropov, Jokinen, Alfredsson, Staal, Lovejoy and Ott
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News on November 4th, 2011
- Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom suffered a broken collar bone and will be out indefinitely. Enstrom was injured on Monday after taking a hit from Panthers Jack Skille.
- Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets defenseman Randy Jones left last night’s game in the 3rd period after blocking a shot off inside of his right ankle. Forward Nik Antropov blocked a shot with his hand, he did return to the game, but his status for Saturday is not 100%.
- Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes forward Jussi Jokinen was originally thought to be out 3 to 4 weeks, but that may not be the case according to Paul Maurice. Jokinen had 2 MRIs on Wednessday night and revealed that the injury was not as serious as originally thought. Maurice said it’s closer to day-to-day than week-to-week.
- Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson has been out with a concussion since last Saturday, and has no idea when he may return.
“If I’m at home with the kids, I get a little light-headed and I have to sit down for a little bit, and then I feel good again,” Alfredsson said Thursday, speaking publicly for the first time since the hit. “Until that’s gone, I’m not going to do anything physical.”
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers are getting close to putting defenseman Marc Staal on LTIR, saving them $3.975 million in cap space. Once he’s put on it, the Rangers could recall Mats Zuccarello from the AHL. Wojtek Wolski suffered a groin injury last night.
- Josh Yohe via twitter: Penguins Ben Lovejoy broke his wrist and is out indefinitely.
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars forward Steve Ott has a hip pointer and could miss the next 2 games.
Alfie has concussion and on the IR … Avery on re-enty … Scouting Oilers … Brodeur activated … New lines in Buffalo
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 31st, 2011
- Allen Panzeri of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators coach Paul MacLean said that Daniel Aldredsson is out with a concussion, and will be out until his concussion like symptoms are gone. Nikita Filatov will remain with the team. Craig Anderson will start in net tomorrow against the Bruins. Chris Stevenson via twitter: The Senators have put Daniel Aldredsson on the IR, he’s eligible to come back on Saturday.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Rangers have put Sean Avery on re-entry waivers. Trevor Gillies (NYI) and DJ King (WAS) were put on waivers. Detroit’s Fabian Brunnstrom clears waivers.
- Kevin Paul Dupont via twitter: One of the problems the Bruins are having is finding a trade partner. The Blue Jackets are the only other desperate team. Other teams may wait until December to be motivated to make a move.
- Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: Scouts have been keeping an eye on the Oilers. Sam Gagner could end being moved, St. Louis?
- Eric Francis of the Calgary Flames: Marty Turco is still working out with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and is hoping to land a backup job in the NHL. Francis thinks he could be a good mentor for Steve Mason in Columbus. The Penguins are 31-16-7 since Crosby went out with a concussion.
- John Vogl via twitter: The Sabres have made some line adjustments: Vanek-Leino-Pominville, Adam-Roy-Stafford. Still have Gerbe-Gaustad-Kaleta & McCormick-Ellis-Boyes.
- Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Lightning winger Marty St. Louis is not practicing today, maintenance day. Ryan Malone is day-to-day with an upper body injury.
- Shelly Anderson via twitter: Staal, Malkin, Kunitz, Letang, Cooke not at Penguins practice this morning. Rob Rossi via twitter: Staal, Malkin and Letang are having a maintenance day.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Martin Brodeur has been activated from the IR.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: There is still no timetable to Travis Zajac’s return. He w0uldn’t say/rule out Dec. 3rd. Zajac is walking without a limp and added, “is easier than walking just with being in boots….You don’t use your Achilles as much.”
- Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes 1st PP unit: Staal, Skinner, Jokinen, Pitkanen, McBain. 2nd PP unit: Ruutu, LaRose, Poni, Kaberle, Harrison
- Tarik El-Bashir via twitter: 3 lines at Capitals practice: Ovechkin-Backstrom-Brouwer, Chimera-Johansson-Semin, Hendricks-Laich-Ward.
- Minnesota Wild via twitter: The Wild have assigned Brett Bulmer to Kelowna of the WHL.
- Andrew Gross via twitter: Martin Biron will start in net for the Rangers.
Zibanejad going back to Sweden … Ducks holding pat … Connolly skates with Kessel-Lupul … Pacioretty could play tomorrow … Whitney out 1-2 weeks
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 26th, 2011
- Ken Warren via twitter: Senators 2011 1st round pick Mika Zibanejad will be heading back to Sweden for the season.
- Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks GM Bob Murray doesn’t plan on making a move just yet. He doesn’t want to make a panic move 8 games into the season. They’ll continue to give some young guys a chance. “We’re going to give them time,” Murray said. “Seven or eight games is not fair. You wait until the 20-game mark and say, ‘OK, where are we with them and what’s going on.’”
- Jonas Siegel via twitter: Tim Connolly is skating with Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul. Bozak with Frattin and Lombardi. Steckel with Brown and Dupuis. James Mirtle via twitter: Maple Leafs return Ben Scrivens to the AHL. They are still one player over the limit. Nazem Kadri appears to be the odd man out if Connolly returns tomorrow.
- Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty is skating and he’ll try to play tomorrow.
- Brent Wallace via twitter: Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson said he’s ready to play on Thursday against the Panthers.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: Ryan Whitney’s sprained knee may keep him out of the Oilers lineup for 1-2 weeks.
- Randy Spotrak via twitter: Flames forward Curtis Glencross said he’ll be a game-time decision for tonight’s game against the Avalanche.
- George Richards via twitter: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said a decision will by made Friday if Erik Gudbranson will remain with the team after his 9th game. Harvey Fialkov via twitter: Tallon said he’s leaning towards keeping him but they are not a 100% sure yet.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Devils have claimed Ryan Carter on waivers from the Panthers.
- Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Sources are saying that Matthew Hulsizer may have pulled his original offer to by the Blues off the table, but has not walked away from buying the team. He may not buy the team in the $185 million range that was reported earlier.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: David Krejci is skating with Nathan Horton and Jordan Caron/Benoit Pouliot.
- Frank Seravalli via twitter: Ilya Bryzgalov will start in net for the Flyers tonight.
Flames rumors … CBJ issues … GMs may look for mandatory visors … Doughty this week is possible … Connolly stays … Whitney injured again
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 26th, 2011
- Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Francis laughs at the rumor that Daniel Alfredsson could interest the Flames at some point. The Flames do have an interest in Coyotes holdout Kyle Turris. A source close to the situation has said that the Flames are one of six teams to make a ‘significant’ offer. Coyotes GM Don Maloney is still saying he doesn’t have plans to trade him. Rene Bourque is also front and center in trade rumors lately. Flames GM Jay Feaster continues to tell other GMs that Mark Giordano is not available. Francis doesn’t see the Flames trading Jarome Iginla. Ollie Jokinen wants to re-sign with the Flames. Tim Jackman and Tom Kostopoulos are UFAs and could draw minor interest at some point. David Moss won’t be traded unless he wants out. They would love to move Matt Stajan and his $3.5 million salary in a package, but it’s unlikely that there is anyone else on their roster to draw that much interest.
- Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: The Blue Jackets are having issues on and off the ice. There are reports that they are losing $25 million a season, and there is talk about the long-term survival of the franchise. Their last few home games have only drawn 9,000 fans.
- James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Two high profile GMs have said they’d like to see more players starting next season.
“Visors should be mandatory for all defencemen, at the least,” Burke said, adding that blueliners are at “a far greater risk” of being hit in the face by a puck because of all the deflections in front of the net.
“I’d want to hear the GMs out on the larger topic [of everyone having to wear them], but I think I would support Homer.”
- Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets won’t be pulling off any blockbuster deals because the team is off to a slow start. They may pull off some smaller deals along the way, but finding a trade partner who isn’t trying to fleece is hard to find. Most teams aren’t looking to get rid of 30 goal scorers and many teams would like to upgrade their blueline.
- Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider: Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was wearing a no-contact jersey again at practice yesterday. When asked yesterday when Doughty will see the doctor next, Murray said, “The opportunity will probably be tonight, to see the doctor at the rink. We plan on taking him with us on the road trip, kind of shooting for the end of the week here as a possibility.”
- Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman confirmed that they will be keeping Brett Connolly and won’t be sending him back to junior.
- Shaun Starr via twitter: Canadiens Max Pacioretty has a partially torn ligament in his wrist. Starr has been told surgery is unlikely. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: It’s a partial tear, no breaks, deep bruise. He could be back in the lineup this week.
- Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers coach Tom Renny says that Ryan Whitney has a sprained knee but it’s not significant. A few days and he should be fine.
- Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild forward Guilaume Latendresse is bothered by a wonky groin again, and look for the Wild to be cautious with him. Dany Heatley and Greg Zanon are also bothered by groin issues. Brett Bulmer will play in his 9th game on Thursday and likely won’t be returned to junior.
- Luke DeCock via twitter: Scouts in Carolina last night were the Blue Jackets, Flyers and Penguins. The Canes play the Flyers and Pens in the next 3 weeks. They don’t play the Blue Jackets.
Twitter notes involving Green, Malkin, Michalek, Reimer, Markov, Brodeur … Oilers, Sens, Habs, Flyers lines … Some starting goalies
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News on October 24th, 2011
- Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals defenseman Mike Green has his right foot wrapped and is walking with a significant limp. When asked if he’ll play on Thusday he said, “We’ll see.”
- Shelly Anderson via twitter: Penguins center Evgeni Malkin is travelling with the team to New York, but it’s not known if he’ll play on Tuesday.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will be out a month with a broken finger.
- Rob Longley via twitter: Leafs coach Ron Wilson expects James Reimer to play on Thursday.
- Brian Wilde via twitter: Andrei Markov has return from Florida but still no word on when he’ll return to the ice.
- Rich Chere via twitter: Devils goalie Martin Brodeur has travelled with the team to Los Angeles.
- James Mirtle via twitter: The Red Wings have recalled goalie Joey MacDonald.
- Dan Tencer via twitter: Lines at Oilers practice: Hall-RNH-Eberle, Smyth-Horcoff-Jones, Paajarvi-Belanger-Gagner and Eager-Lander-Petrell.
- Sylvain St-Laurent via twitter: Senators lines: Greening-Spezza-Michalek, Daugavins-Zibanejad-Foligno, Condra-Smith-Neil, Konopka-Da Costa-Winchester. Wayne Scanlan via twitter: Daniel Alfredsson has a hip flexor issue and may sit out against Carolina tomorrow.
- Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Forward lines: Cammalleri-Plekanec-Gionrta, Pacioretty-Desharnais-Cole, Moen-Eller-Kostitsyn, Darche-Nokelainen-Blunden. John Lu via twitter: Defensive pairings: Gorges – Subban; Gill – Diaz; Spacek – Weber. Jaroslav Spacek is returning to the Canadiens lineup.
- Adam Kimelman via twitter: Flyers are likely to use the same lines as Saturday: Schenn-Briere-Simmonds Hartnell-Giroux-Jagr JVR-Read-Voracek with 4th line being Couturier with Talbot and either Shelley or Nodl.
- Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Peter Budaj will start in net for the Canadiens against the Panthers.
- Paul Hendrick via twitter: Looks like Sergei Bobrovsky will start in net for the Flyers tonight against the Maple Leafs.
- Chris Kuc via twitter: Corey Crawford will be in net for the Blackhawks tomorrow against the Ducks.
Weber fined … Sens could move Alfie … RNH could sit … “Nothing new” on Staal .. Josefson breaks clavicle … Koivu, Ladd questionable tonight
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 22nd, 2011
- Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators Shea Weber was fined $2500 by the NHL for his boarding hit on the Canucks Jannik Hansen.
- Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch wonders if the Senators will trade Daniel Alfredsson before the trade deadline. Alfie has a $1 million salary but a $4.875 million cap hit. He signed a 35+ deal, so if he decides to retire, his cap hit would stay on the books. Alfredsson has a no-movement clause.
- Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers coach Tom Renny hints that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins could sit tonight for Sam Gagner. He added that team may need to see what it’s like without RNH. Jim Matheson via twitter: Matheson is baffled by the suggestion of sitting RNH. The Oilers didn’t sit Taylor Hall when he didn’t score for the first 8 games. RNH has 4 goals so far.
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: There is “nothing new” when it comes Mark Staal and his concussion. Ryan McDonagh, Michael Del Zotto and Tim Erixon have stepped up there minutes, but are still learning the game. The Rangers may seriously look at adding a top 4 defenseman. The obvious place to look is Nashville with soon-to-be UFA Ryan Suter and RFA Shea Weber. The Preds would obviously ask about Del Zotto, Artem Anisimov, Brandon Dubinsky, Chris Kreider and Dylan McIlrath. Assuming that Erixon and Ryan Callahan are off limits.
- Craig Custance of ESPN: (Mailbag) The easiest way for the Devils to keep Zach Parise for the season is to be in the playoff race all season. If they were to consider moving him, it may take 2 NHL caliber players, a prospect and 1st round pick, same as what the Thrashers got for Kovalchuk. If the Flames don’t improve soon, Custance thinks they should make some moves to re-stock their system.
- Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Devils center Jacob Josefson suffered a broken right clavicle last night after crashing into the boads. The Devils are already without Travis Zajac until Christmas. Adam Henrique could be recalled, or Lou Lamoriello could make a trade for a center.
- Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild center Mikko Koivu was cut on the chin by a skate on Thursday, is questionable for tonight’s game against the Canucks.
- Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets forward Andrew Ladd took a puck in the face that required 3 stitches above his nose, and 3 in it. It’s not known if he’ll be in the lineup tonight. Defenseman Ron Hainsey is likely out a week with a upper-body injury.
- The Fourth Period: Scott Hartnell is disappointed that his ice time has reduced. He’s aware of the trade rumors involving him. He has a no-trade clause.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: JP Dumont has a deal with Bern of the Swiss League. NHL teams have until Tuesday to sign him.
- Rich Chere via twitter: Johan Hedberg likely to start in net for the Devils against the Penguins.
- Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Cory Schneider will get his 3rd start of the season tonight.
KHL’s Lokomotiv plane crashes … Bolland considers himself lucky … Vokoun had similar offer from the Red Wings … Alfredsson skating … Boogaard’s battle
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 7th, 2011
12:29 pm:
- Slava Malamud via twitter: Reports are that Alexander Galimov may still be alive. (I’m not going to make any more notes on him for the time being, many mixed reports)
11:51 am:
- Sean Leahy via twitter: KHL Statement:
“We are only beginning to understand the impact of this tragedy affecting the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl club and the international hockey community. First and foremost, our condolences go out to the families and friends of the players, coaches and staff lost in today’s tragedy. “We know that there are many in the KHL family who will be grieving with us. As the investigation of this tragedy progresses we will work closely with investigators, government officials, club executives and the Yaroslavl community. We are working to find an appropriate way to honor this club and begin the healing process from the deep loss so many of us feel today. “We are aware that many of you have questions. This tragedy remains our primary focus. We ask for patience as we find an appropriate way to proceed with the 2011/2012 season. We will continue to communicate our plans as they take shape.”
- Slava Malamud via twitter: Viktor Tikhonov suggests that every KHL team send at least one player to Lokomotiv so that the team can continue this season.
- BD Gallof via twitter: Gallof provided a link to a wikipedia page about the crash that is being updated.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Reports coming in that Alexander Galimov, who originally survived the crash, has passed away.
10:48 am:
- Slava Malamud via twitter: Belarusian news agencies are saying that Ruslan Salei was on the plane.
10:30 am:
- Genadi Boguslavski via twitter: 45 people including crew may have been on board. The only player to survive may be Alexander Galimov.
- Slava Malamud via twitter: It’s being reported that Ruslan Salei was awating the team in Minsk.
- Slava Malamud via twitter: There is at least one report that Salei was on the plane.
9:30 am:
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: A charter plane carrying Lokomotiv of the KHL has crashed. Reports are that there were 37 people on board. The number of people that died is unconfirmed (reports saying 36 died). Former NHLers on the team include Vasyunov, Rachunek, Demitra, Salei, Skrastins. Brad McCrimmon was the teams head coach. A link to Lokomotiv’s roster or here if the site is down.. Genadi Boguslavski via twitter: “Officials of Russia Aviation confirm 34 dies in plane crash.”
- Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Blackhawks forward Dave Bolland considers himself lucky with the concussion he sustained last March. He missed the last 14 regular season games and the first 3 of the playoffs. He’ll be ready to go for training camp.
“It does get scary. If you look at Sidney Crosby right now, he’s still out. It’s never fun seeing another player out and a star player out of the lineup.
“It is scary how long these things can take. I remember I was sitting there with mine and you never knew when it was going to come out. I would have dinner with friends and it would be like they were talking to a wall.”
Chris Campoli still remains unsigned. The Ottawa Sun reported a while ago that 5 teams were interested. Jordan Hendry will be on a tryout with Minnesota.
- Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post: Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun said that Detroit offered him a deal similar to the one he received from the Capitals, 1 year at $1.5 million.
“Looking at Washington’s lineup compared to Detroit, they are comparable teams,” Vokoun said. “But Detroit in last 10 years won three times Stanley Cup. And Washington never won it. But that’s a lot better challenge for me and the team, to be able to do something special.”
and later added
“My belief is this team has a better chance to win than Detroit does. And they showed a lot more interest, so that was the key for me, too.”
- Katie Strang of Newsday: Alexei Yashin skated at the Islanders practice facility yesterday but it remains “unlikely” that he re-signs with the team.
- Allen Panzeri of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson skated yesterday for 70 minutes, taking part in every drill and full scrimmage. Alfredsson only played in 54 games last year and had surgery this summer.
- Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Russo writes a very good piece about Derek Boogaard and his battle with painkillers. You should read it rather than me summarizing parts of it.
- Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Blackhawks forward Dave Bolland considers himself lucky with the concussion he sustained last March. He missed the last 14 regular season games and the first 3 of the playoffs. He’ll be ready to go for training camp.
2011-12 Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Right Wing
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on August 27th, 2011
List below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers for Right Wingers heading into the 2011-12 NHL season. Due to front-loading contracts (back-loaded in some cases), and teams having to deal with the salary cap, a players cap number takes precedence over their actual salary.
| Rk. | Player | Team | 2011-12 Cap Number | 2011-12 Salary |
| 1 | Jarome Iginla | CGY | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 2 | Patrick Kane | CHI | $6,300,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 3 | Martin St. Louis | TBL | $5,625,000 | $5,500,000 |
| 4 | Phil Kessel | TOR | $5,400,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 5 | Corey Perry | ANA | $5,325,000 | $5,375,000 |
| 6 | Jason Pominville | BUF | $5,300,000 | $5,500,000 |
| 7 | Marian Hossa | CHI | $5,233,000 | $7,900,000 |
| 8 | Brian Rolston | NYI | $5,062,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 9 | Brian Gionta | MTL | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 10 | Daniel Alfredsson | OTT | $4,875,000 | $4,500,000 |
| 11 | Shane Doan | PHX | $4,550,000 | $4,550,000 |
| 12 | Ryan Callahan | NYR | $4,292,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 13 | Joffrey Lupul | TOR | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 |
| 14 | Ales Hemsky | EDM | $4,100,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 15 | Drew Stafford | BUF | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 16 | Justin Williams | LAK | $3,650,000 | $3,900,000 |
| 17 | Ryane Clowe | SJS | $3,625,000 | $3,500,000 |
| 18 | Michael Ryder | DAL | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Scottie Upshall | FLA | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | |
| 20 | Dainius Zubrus | NJD | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 |
| 21 | Jaromir Jagr | PHI | $3,300,000 | $3,300,000 |
| 22 | Dustin Brown | LAK | $3,175,000 | $3,500,000 |
| 23 | Patric Hornqvist | NAS | $3,083,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 24 | Kris Versteeg | FLA | $3,083,000 | $3,083,000 |
| 25 | Radim Vrbata | PHX | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Devin Setoguchi | MIN | $3,000,000 | $2,750,000 | |
| Joel Ward | WAS | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
| Colby Armstrong | TOR | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
| Michael Grabner | NYI | $3,000,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| Ales Kotalik | BUF | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |



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