Posts Tagged Kyle Okposo
Anaheim Ducks rumors involving Getzlaf, Ryan and others … Leafs would have to be interested in Getzlaf
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 5th, 2012
12:40 PM:
- Damien Cox via twitter: “Problem with ANA rumblings is GM Murray seems to say one thing publicly, but something very different to other teams.”
- David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Staples thinks the Oilers should look at Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf, more Getzlaf than Perry. He doesn’t think the Ducks would take Ales Hemsky, Sam Gagner and a few prospects. Would the Oilers throw in “Linus Omark or a Magnus Paajarvi or a Jeff Petry or a Teemu Hartikainen or a few of them?” Staples thinks a Cam Fowler for Sam Gagner deal might make sense for either team, but they should look for “a finished product, not a work in progress.” The Oilers could look to pick up a Matt Smaby or Mark Fraser as a stopgap defenseman from the Ducks.
- Kevin Paul Dupont via twitter: Dupont figured it would be Bobby Ryan out of Anaheim before Ryan Getzlaf. Idea of moving Getzlaf and leaving Perry kind of feels like the Canucks trading one of the Sedins.
- Luke DeCock via twitter: DeCock doesn’t see a fit as the Hurricanes ‘core players’ include Staal, Ward, Skinner, maybe Sutter/Faulk. See what DeCock was referring to below.
- BD Gallof via twitter: For Islanders fans thinking Perry or Getzlaf, think Moulson or Okposo, Niederreiter or Strome, plus a prospect and draft pick. The price for established players is costly. Whatever players are on the block, Islanders fans should realize they are not in that market.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau has to be the biggest loser in the Ducks trade talk as he now has to motivate 21 of 23 players who are now traded bait.
8:23 AM:
- Eric Stephens via twitter: Ducks GM Bob Murray isn’t ready to give up on this season just yet.
“At this point, no,” Murray said Wednesday before the Ducks’ home game against San Jose. “I’m not ready to. First of all, we do have a lot of really good core players. Everybody in hockey knows we have good core players.”
Teams are calling Murray, and he is listening. Both Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu have no-trade clauses, and Murray doesn’t want to trade them. Corey Perry and Cam Fowler are likely untouchable. Ryan Getzlaf, Bobby Ryan and Jonas Hiller could be up for discussion if the team doesn’t improve. Murray said he isn’t just looking for draft picks if he were to deal someone.
“I still believe we have some core players. Now whether we have to change a few core players, so be it. They’re deciding who’s staying and who’s not staying at this point. They’re the ones deciding.”
- Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: You have to believe that the Maple Leafs would be interested in Ryan Getzlaf. He’s the type of player Burke has been after since he got to Toronto. Rumblings suggest that GM Murray would rather move Ryan over Getzlaf. According to Cox, “the Leafs don’t see a fit with Ryan.” Burke may be setting up for a deal as he sent Phillipe Dupuis to the minors and put Colton Orr on waivers yesterday, though they have injured players who may be close in Tyler Bozak, Mike Komisarek, Colby Armstrong, Mike Brown and John-Michael Liles. When the Leafs were inquiring about Mike Richards in the summer, they were believed to be asked for a package involving Luke Schenn and Nazem Kadri. The Leafs don’t have a #1 center to send the Ducks, but could offer Bozak or possibly Joe Colborne. Giving up both Kadri and Colborne seems unlikely. Defenseman Carl Gunnarson could also come into play. Getzlaf will be UFA after next season.
- Luke DeCock via twitter: On the possible availability of Ryan and others …. DeCock desn’t know if there is a fit with Hurricanes in what they have to offer as GM Murray may be wanting a core player back.
- Joe Yerdon via twitter: One of the Ducks issues this season is the lack of depth. They are thin outside their top 6, and their blue line is a mish-mash of young and old. Trading Getzlaf could definitely improve their depth with players who are ready for the NHL. Trading a player with a ton a talent may not be a thing that Murray wants to do.
Afternoon notes on lines and starting goalies
Posted by Mark Easson in Fantasy Hockey News on November 17th, 2011
Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes lines: Stewart, LaRose working with Staal; Jussi with Ruutu, Skinner; Sutter with Dwyer, Poni; Brent with Dalpe, Tlusty.
Mark Stepneski via twitter: Stars lines: Eriksson with Morrow and Ribeiro. Ott with Benn and Ryder.
Aaron Portzline via twitter: Curtis Sanford will start in net for the Blue Jackets tonight against the Bruins.
Ian Mendes via twitter: Nikolai Khabibulin will start in net for the Oilers tonight against the Senators.
Harvey Fialkov via twitter: Jose Theodore will start in net for the Panthers.
Michael Russo via twitter: Niklas Backstrom will start in net for the Wild.
Dave Stubbs via twitter: Peter Budaj will start in net for the Canadiens against the Islanders. Carey Price will start on Saturday against the Rangers.
Arthur Staple via twitter: Evgeni Nabokov will start in net for the Islanders. Okposo and Eaton will be scratched.
Umberger signs 5 year extension … Richards has groin issue … Couturier signs entry level … Isles captain options … An NHL tribute video
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Videos on September 21st, 2011
- Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed RJ Umberger to a 5 year, $23 million contract extension. Umberger will get $5 million next year, with $4.5 million for the remaining 4 years. A $4.6 million cap hit. The first 2 years of the deal contain a no-trade clause, then a modified no-trade for the final 3 years. (Umberger stats at the bottom of the entry.)
- Katie Strang of ESPN: Rangers center Brad Richards may have a ‘minor’ groin injury, missing part of yesterday’s practice and is not skating today with his group.
- Philadlephia Flyers via twitter: The Flyers have signed 2011 8th overall pick, Sean Couturier, to an entry level contract.
- Dan Rosen via twitter: Rosen thinks that John Tavares has to be the next captain of the Islanders. BD Gallof doesn’t think that Tavares is the type to be a captain, that Mark Streit makes the most sense, followed by Kyle Okposo.
Isles re-sign Okposo for 5 years … Thornton’s and other Sharks injuries … Preds will match any Weber offer sheets
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on May 26th, 2011
- The New York Times: The NY Islanders have locked Kyle Okposo (23) up for 5 years, at $14 million. Okposo was drafted 7th overall in 2006. He missed the first 44 games last year with a lorn labrum. In 192 career games he’s scored 44 goals and added 72 assists. He’ll make $1 million next year, $2 million in 2012-13, $3 million in 2013-14, $3.5 million in 2014-15 and $4.5 million in 2015-16.
- Mark Emmons of the San Jose Mercury News: Not only did Sharks center Joe Thornton have a separated shoulder in Game 5, but he’s been dealing with a pinky injury since the regular season, which ended up bothering his wrist.
“My pinky went in a different direction than it was supposed to,” Thornton said. “The top just got cut off and they had to put it back together. It happened with a couple games left in the regular season. That surgery probably will happen tomorrow.”
His shoulder injury won’t require surgery. The full list of other injured Sharks isn’t known yet. Jason Demers missed the Vancouver series. Ryane Clowe’s upper-body injury “needs to be repaired.”
“It was a lot of guys, and I think that’s a good sign,” McLellan said. “We were bumped, banged and bruised a lot more this year than last season. No one ever wants to be hurt, but that’s a good sign.”
UFA defenseman Ian White said he’d like to return next year.
- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: A challenge for Sharks GM Doug Wilson is to improve the blueline, bringing in a top-four defenseman. Dany Heatley struggled again in the playoffs (3 goals in 18 games) and has 3 years at a $7.5 million cap hit. RFA Devin Setoguchi has been inconsistent and the Sharks could explore a trade at the draft. Joe Pavelski’s production this playoffs dropped compared to last year, 17 points in 15 games to 10 points in 18 games.
- Craig Custance of the SportingNews: Predators coach Barry Trotz on teams thinking of about giving Shea Weber an offer sheet,
“We’ll just match it,” Trotz told Sporting News. “I can tell you, whatever they offer, it’ll just get matched.”
and added,
“I know he’s going to get done. I can tell you that,” Trotz said. “They’ve had some good discussions.”
- Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Lavoie reports True North will pay a total of $170 million to move the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg, $130 to buy the team and $40 for relocation fees.
Wings could add Nabokov today … Kovalchuk the PKer … Cammalleri to IR … Starting goalies and roster notes
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on January 20th, 2011
- Darren Dreger via twitter: The Red Wings are talking to Evgeni Nabokov, would have to clear waivers if they sign him. Could be done today.
- Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Despite losing 9 of 11, Kings GM Dean Lombardi said “he is not considering dismissing Coach Terry Murray”
- Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Evander Kane won’t be in the lineup tonight, has had a mid-body injury for the last month. Jim Slater and Fredrik Modin are also out. Zach Bogosian will be a healthy scratch for the 2nd consecutive game. Ondrej Pavelec will be in net. Lines at practice; Ladd-Peverley-Bergfors, Cormier-Little-Stewart, Boulton-Burmistrov-Thorburn, Dawes-Stapleton-Antropov.
- Rich Chere via twitter: Ilya Kovalchuk approached Lemaire about killing penalties, and has been used in that role the last 2 games. “Lemaire said Kovalchuk wants to improve as a player and concentrate on defense.”
- Katie Strang via twitter: According to Isles coach Jack Capuano, Kyle Okposo will be on a line with Frans Nielsen and Michael Grabner.
- Katie Strang via twitter: Matt Moulson said he was more amused than rattled by the trade rumors, realizes it’s part of the game.
- Chris Stevenson via twitter: Possible Canadiens lines for tonight; Kostitsyn-Plekanec-Eller; Pacioretty-Gomez-Gionta; Pouliot-Desharnais-Darche; Pyatt-Engqvist-Moen.
- Chris Stevenson via twitter: The Canadiens have put Mike Cammalleri on IR. Jeff Halpern and Max Pacioretty are day-to-day but on the ice.
- Allen Panzeri via twitter: Possible Senators lines; Michalek-Kelly-Alfredsson, Foligno-Fisher-Butler, Smith-Winchester-Neil, Ruutu-Regin-Shannon.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Looks like Tuukka Rask will be getting the start in net for the Bruins against the Sabres.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Looks like Martin Brodeur will get the start.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: Brent Johnson in net for the Penguins tonight.
- Tim Panaccio via twitter: Sergei Bobrovsky in net for the Flyers.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Capitals GM McPhee expects the team to open in Russia next year, can decline to go to Europe.
- James Mirtle via twitter: The Lightning have assigned Mike Smith to the AHL on a conditioning stint.
- Tim Sassone via twitter: The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled Nick Leddy from the AHL.
Dubinsky has fractured fibula … Doughty deal will get done … Malkin out tomorrow … Pronger and Okposo could be back tomorrow
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News on January 19th, 2011
- Joe Yerdon via twitter: Brandon Dubinsky will be out 3-4 week with a broken Fibula
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi has no doubt they’ll get Drew Doughty signed, it will get done eventually. Lombardi also added, that a trade is not a practical option for the Kings and “When everyone is still in it, It’s harder and harder to make a deal in a 30 team league given lack of depth.”
- John Buccigross via twitter: Evgeni Malkin will miss Thursday’s game against the Devils with a leg injury, could be out longer.
- Tim Panaccio via twitter: Chris Pronger is expected to be in the Flyers lineup tomorrow night. Andreas Nodl could be questionable with a bad leg.
- Jeremy Rutherford via twitter: Carlo Colaiacovo could miss a couple weeks after being hit in the eye with a puck last night.
- James Mirtle via twitter: Looks like a Henrik Lundqvist – Jonas Gustavsson match-up tonight in New York.
- Sam Carchidi via twitter: Daniel Briere has been officially named to the All-star team.
- Chris Botta via twitter: Looks like Kyle Okposo will be returning to the Islanders lineup on Thursday vs. the Capitals.
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (Before Hemsky left last night’s game with concussion) Reader asks if Oilers will trade Ales Hemsky and Dustin Penner. Matheson reponds with … both will be UFA’s after next season and the Oilers won’t want to lose them for nothing. May ask if them if they want to be part of the rebuild or not. It appears the may may be interested in staying.
Commodore clears re-entry … Pronger back this week … Starting goalies and other roster notes
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News on January 17th, 2011
- Tom Reed via twitter: Blue Jackets defenseman Mike Commodore has cleared re-entry waivers. He will play with Springfield of the AHL.
- Tom Panaccio via twitter: Chris Pronger is practicing with the Flyers today. He won’t play tomorrow against the Capitals, he could go Thursday versus the Senators, but Saturday against the Devils is more likely.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: The Blues – Kyle Wellwood deal is official, pro-rated $650,000, he needs to clear waivers.
- Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Milan Lucic will be back in the lineup today for the Bruins.
- NY Islanders via twitter: Mark Streit, Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen out skating this morning.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Washington Capitals prospect Evgeni Kuznetsov about playing for Washington next year, “These are just rumors. It’s to early for me to play in the NHL. I have a contract with Traktor”
- Chris Stevenson via twitter: Alex Auld will start for the Canadiens against the Flames tonight.
- Rich Chere via twitter: Martin Brodeur will be in the net for the Devils, Kevin Poulin for the Islanders.
- Katie Strang via twitter: The Islanders and Matt Moulson’s agent have held preliminary discussions, but nothing more.
- Chris Kuc via twitter: In a salary cap move, the Blackhawks have sent Nick Leddy to the AHL, they don’t play again until Saturday.
- Brian McNally via twitter: Mike Green, Alexander Semin and Tom Poti are not at Capitals practice today.
- Jonas Siegel via twitter: Jonas Gustavsson will start on Wednesday in New York, Giguere will get the start on Thursday against the Ducks.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: TJ Oshie is taking part in contract drills at Blues practice today.
- Chirs Vivlamore via twitter: Thrashers goalie Chris Mason has a sprained right MCL.
Trades harder to make … CBJ interested in Fisher … B. Schenn not going anywhere … Will Kings make a move?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 14th, 2011
- Nicholas Cotsonika of Yahoo! Sports: Calgary Flames GM Jay Feaster said he won’t deal Jarome Iginla. Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk probably won’t move Brad Richards. The Devils could move out Jason Arnott. The Feb. 28th trade deadline may not be as busy as fans hope as there are more buyers than sellers, teams are close to their budget or cap numbers, and teams are more reluctant to part with their prospects and draft picks.
- Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Murphy has been told that the Blue Jackets are interested in Mike Fisher.
- David Pagnotta via twitter: LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi told Pagnotta that he won’t move Brayden Schenn.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein wonders if back to back ‘stinkers’ to the Maple Leafs and Blues will finally force Kings GM Lombardi into making a move, and if not, what will? Bernstein also doesn’t think they should fire coach Terry Murray.
- Steve Marcus of Newsday: Kyle Okposo (torn labrum in Sept,) has begun practicing with the NY Islanders, and vows he’ll be able to return this year, “I don’t believe there is any chance that I won’t play this year.”‘
- Vicky Hall of the Calgary Herald: Craig Conroy has found himself a healthy scratch numerous times this season, and realizes his NHL days are likely coming to an end. “I guess this year will probably be it,” Conroy said “This is it.”
- Joe MacDonald of ESPN Boston: Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference has an undisclosed injury that caused him to miss the majority of the 3rd period last night. “Obviously, I can’t tell you much about it,” Julien said. “He’s being evaluated. I don’t have the whole details right now, and tomorrow for sure we’ll update you guys on that.”
- David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: The San Jose Sharks have put Torrey Mitchell on IR with a lower-body/groin injury. Joe Pavelski, who had missed the last 8 games, was activated for last nights game. Logan Courture is still listed as day-to-day.
Sabres to get Connolly, Myers back … Rangers lose Christensen … Whitney in walking cast … Thrashers have offers for Bergfors
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Videos on December 31st, 2010
- John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Buffalo Sabres will get Tim Connolly back tomorrow night after missing 4 games with a fractured nose. Tyler Myers has missed the last couple games with an illness should be back as well. Patrick Kaleta suffered an upper body injury on Tuesday and is likely out tomorrow.
- Jesse Spector of the NY Daily News: Erik Christensen will be out of the Rangers lineup for 4-6 weeks with a sprained MCL.
- Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers defenseman Ryan Whitney is wearing a walking cast. When the swelling goes down he’ll be heading to see a specialist, which might not be for another couple of weeks. The best case scenario could see him only missing a month but it will likely be longer than that.
- Katie Strang of Newsday: Kyle Okposo has been skating in full gear recently but won’t join the NY Islanders on their upcoming 11 day road trip.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Vancouver Canucks have put Ryan Parent on waivers. Boston’s Wyatt Smith cleared waivers.
- Kevin Allen of the USA Today: The Atlanta Thrashers are looking to move Niclas Bergfors as coach Craig Ramsey doesn’t seem to think that Bergfors fits into the teams style of play. They have several offers for him and his $900,000 contract. Allen thinks they are probably trying to get a better pick or prospect, and might be looking to get a 2nd round pick or an advanced prospect for him. They aren’t looking for a roster player for him.
- Stamkos was one of the Tampa players who complained about Linus Omark’s hot dogging spin-o-rama, but he pulled a nice one last night ….
Scenarios for Souray … Teams calling about Greiss? Seguin back to center? Varlamov not a #1 lock?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 29th, 2010
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers are not really interested in sending Sheldon Souray to their AHL club in Oklahoma City. GM Steve Tambellini said that waivers are an option, but would rather make a trade that would help the Oilers. If they don’t trade him by October 6th, they could put him on the roster, taking the $5.4 cap hit, but would have to drop a defenseman, one who may have to go through waivers. The AHL is an option but they don’t want to go there yet. The Islanders may not want to spend the money. The Avalanche may be looking at Jamie Langenbrunner to get over the cap floor. Columbus is the best bet.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Several teams have called the San Jose Sharks about their goaltending situation. They have 3 capable NHL goalies, with Thomas Greiss the likely target, possibly Minnesota as one of the teams.
- Scott Cullen via twitter: Semyon Varlamov is not entrenched as the number 1 goalie in Washington, Michal Nuervith could be at one point.
- James Murphy of ESPN Boston: Tyler Seguin has been playing on the wing along side Patrice Bergeron and Mark Recchi. Coach Claude Julien said on Monday that he likes the idea of having Seguin play center while Marc Savard is out. Blake Wheeler could also be an option at center. Zach Hamill, Joe Colborne and Jordan Caron are also getting a look at center.
“To be honest with you, I’d still like to see Tyler Seguin [at center] again, seeing now that he’s got a few games under his belt,” Julien said. “He handles it in the middle. I’d still like to see Blake Wheeler play center as well at some point and see if he can recapture his comfort zone that he had when he played that position when he was in school.”
- Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Matt Beleskey will start the season on the top line in Anaheim with Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. Ducks defenseman Toni Lydman won’t be ready for the start of the season, and could be out for a lengthy period. Lydman experienced double vision a couple weeks ago, and the cause of the episode has yet to be found.
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Jeff Deslauriers and Devan Dubnyk are battling each other to back up Nikolai Khabibulin in Edmonton. The Oilers haven’t hinted at who has the upper hand, but Dubnyk may get the nod as Deslauriers could draw more interest on the trade market. Deslauriers is on a 1 year deal at $1.05 million, Dubnyk signed a 2 year deal. GM Steve Tambellini wouldn’t say if he’s talked to Wild GM Chuck Fletcher or not, the Wild may prefer to get Deslauriers off waivers.
- Brian Compton via twitter: With Kyle Okposo injury, Compton wonders if Nino Niederreiter will stick with the Islanders or be sent back to junior after 9 games, therefore not burning a year on his contract.
- Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Manny Legace, who has been skating with the Islanders to stay in shape, is receiving some interest from the Minnesota Wild.
- Genadi Boguslavski via twitter: Marek Svatos will earn a $1 million the KHL this season.
Leighton out a month … Okposo out indefinitely … Islanders sign Mottau … Burrows will miss 1st 10 games …
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 28th, 2010
- Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced today that goaltender Michael Leighton will be out a month with a bulging disc. His initial MRI came back negative but a 2nd and 3rd opinion revealed the injury. The Flyers won’t look outside the organization for a replacement.
- Katie Strang via twitter: The New York Islanders have lost Kyle Okposo indefinitely with a right shoulder injury that will require surgery.
- Katie Strang via twitter: The Islanders have signed defenseman Mike Mottau to a 2 year deal.
- Ben Kuzma via twitter: On Wednesday, Alex Burrows will have a ‘cybex test’ on his shoulder. Burrow’s will be on the IR for the first 10 games of the season.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: It’s not a surprise that the New Jersey Devils are trying to trade Bryce Salvador, Colin White and Bryan Rolston. No market for them according to one team.
- Pavel Lysenkov via twitter: Marek Svatos has officially signed with the KHL’s Omsk.
- Pavel Lysenkov via twitter: Brendan Bell has left Omsk with consent.
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk, Briere and Van Riemsdyk, Penguin’s Injuries, Weight out, Giggy to Wings?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Entry Draft, NHL Injuries, NHL News on November 11th, 2009
- Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers fans and Fantasy owners of Ilya Kovalchuk have a smile on their face this morning, as Kovalchuk took part in yesterday’s practice. He was on a line with Antropov and Afinogenov. Kovalchuk is 95% a go for Thursday. He’s been out 3 weeks so far, original timetable was 4-6 weeks.
- Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Both Daniel Briere and James Van Riemsdyk could be back in the lineup for Thursday’s Ottawa match-up. Ryan Parent and Ole-Kristian Tollefsen should also be back soon.
- To go along with the Ducks JS Giguere to the Maple Leafs for Vesa Toskala, Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch thinks the Red Wings might have an interest in Giguere as they are not thrilled with the tandem of Osgood and Howard so far.
- Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The injuries keep mounting up for the Penguins, as Brooks Orpik appears to be the latest Penguin injured. Orpik left last night’s game and joining Sergei Gonchar, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, Tyler Kennedy Max Talbot on the sidelines.
- Arthur Staple of the Newsday: Doug Weight’s upper-body-injury that he sustained on Friday will keep him out the lineup for 4-6 weeks. Kyle Okposo has been diagnosed with the H1N1 swine flu.
- Mark Everson of the NY Post: Some of the New Jersey Devils forwards aren’t putting up the numbers they did in past season, and the blame may be on Jacques Lemaire’s systems. Well no #*$%, Lemaire’s ‘bore-the-crap-out-of-you’ systems will negate the skills out of anyone, see ‘Marion Gaborik’ and what he’ll do this year (if healthy).
- Corey Masisak of the Washington Times: Brendan Morrison’s solid play so far this season may earn him a contract extension with the Capitals.
- Jesse Rogers of ESPN: Blackhawks center David Bolland will be out 3 to 4 months following surgery on a herniated disc. This probably means that Patrick Sharp and/or Kris Versteeg trade rumors may slow down.
- From CSN Washington: Mikael Nylander has cleared waivers, and reportedly has deals in the KHL, and is ready to move on … But “We’re still exploring our options,” McPhee said. “I’d rather not elaborate right now. It is probably a better opportunity to talk about it tomorrow. I’d like to see how it goes today and then maybe we can discuss it tomorrow.”
- Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Coyotes GM Don Maloney plans on scouting Chris Chelios on Friday as the AHL Chicgo Wolves play San Antonio …. Peter Forsberg might decide by the end of the week if/where he’ll be playing
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