NHL RUMORS & GOSSIP
Injured Devils C Zajac still about a month away
Travis Zajac, working on a second comeback from an Achilles tendon injury, should resume skating in about a week and could be back in the New Jersey Devils' lineup in a month.
Zajac, sidelined most of the season, was first injured during off-ice training in August and underwent surgery. He returned on Dec. 16 and played eight games before soreness in the area of the Achilles...
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Sedin brothers know the ring is the thing
The Vancouver Canucks have not lost a game in regulation in their last seven, theyve only lost three in regulation over their last 18 games and they are tied for the second best record in the NHL.
One would think that might be occasion for contentment in Canadas hockey-obsessed third-largest city. But entering Tuesdays game with Nashville, one of the local papers noted that Henrik...
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Canucks get good news on Sedin injury
The Vancouver Canucks say Henrik Sedin has no broken bones in his right foot.
Head coach Alain Vigneault said before Thursday night's game at Minnesota that a CT scan came back clean. Sedin took part in the morning skate, and Vigneault said he'd be a game-time decision to play the Wild.
Sedin was hit in the foot in the last game at Nashville by a slap shot from Predators...
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Wild begin home-heavy part of schedule
THURSDAY'S STORY LINE: Home sweet home. Home isn't a place the Wild have seen a lot of the last few months. Minnesota has played 20 of the last 29 games on the road and they are looking forward to unpacking their suitcases and being at home for awhile. Minnesota will play 18 of their final 29 games in St. Paul.
"It has been a long stretch on the road, it is something...
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Howard And Cleary Both Out Through The Weekend
from Ansar Khan of Mlive, Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said today that goaltender Jimmy Howard and forward Danny Cleary are both out for the weekend and will be re-evaluated next week.
Howard (broken right finger on Feb. 2) has been on the ice before and after practices but hasn’t faced any shots yet because of the vibration he would feel from his stick.
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Canucks get good news on Sedin, with no fracture
The Vancouver Canucks say Henrik Sedin has no broken bones in his right foot.
Head coach Alain Vigneault said before Thursday night's game at Minnesota that a CT scan came back clean. Sedin took part in the morning skate, and Vigneault said he'd be a game-time decision to play the Wild.
Sedin was hit in the foot in the last game at Nashville by a slap shot from Predators...
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Koivu returns to face Vancouver tonight
ST. PAUL, Minn. The wait and speculation is over. Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu was activated from injured reserve Thursday and will be in the lineup when Minnesota hosts the Vancouver Canucks.
Koivu, who hasnt played since Jan. 14 because of a shoulder injury, has been skating in practice and for over a week, but hadnt been cleared to play. The Wild, who are tied for eighth...
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100,000+ IN THE SEATS
Big House to host 2013 Winter Classic
The NHL has announced that the Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium for the 2013 edition of the league's Winter Classic.
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Pregame: Time to Regain Consistency as Rangers Host Lightning
The New York Rangers remain at the top of the Eastern Conference at the moment, but that lead will soon disappear if the Blueshirts do not regain consistency in their play and begin to win games again. Granted they had a point robbed from them in Tuesday's 1-0 regulation loss to the New Jersey Devils, they still did not play a 60-minute hockey game and were embarrassed for most...
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Maybe it is Time for Peter Laviolette to Shake Up the Lines for the Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers have been struggling as of late with a 2-2-3 record in there last seven. Coach Peter Laviolette has no problem juggling goalies, but now I think it might be time to shake up the lines.
These are the current lines:
1. Scott Hartnell - Claude Giroux - Jaromir Jagr
2. Brayden Schenn - Danny Briere - Wayne Simmonds
3. Matt Read - Max Talbot - Jakub Voracek...
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Hemsky On The Trade Block
The NHL trade deadline is February 27th. It is two and a half weeks away. One of the big name players who is likely to be moved is Ales Hemsky of the Edmonton Oilers. The Edmonton media is writing pieces to prepare their fans for this inevitability. This is likely not such a smart move. Tyler Dellow writes two intelligent pieces on this situation here and here.
Hemsky...
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Caps’ Backstrom Hopes To Be Ready For The Playoffs
from J.P. of Japers’ Rink, [Recently Caps centerman Nicklas Backstrom spoke with Swedish outlet Gefle Dagblad about his recovery from the concussion that has sidelined him since January 3. A translation of the resulting article appears below, courtesy of our good friend Malin.]
“I don’t know when I will be able to play again, but I hope I will be ready for the...
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Morning Skate Notes: Biron, Eminger In; Messier Practices
Pat Leonard at the Daily News reports that Martin Biron will start in goal tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning....unless Lundqvist plays in both games this weekend, this move doesn't make sense to me. If they do split against Philly & Washington that means Biron gets two of the next three games. Get Hank in there against a suddenly hot Tampa team then against rival Flyers...
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Sather Given an Unnecessarily Hard Time
Rory Boylan at The Hockey News takes a look at four NHL GMs given an unnecessarily hard time including Glen Sather..."For whatever overspending mistakes he's made in the past, the Rangers GM has been doing something right in recent years. After the lockout, New York focused in on the draft more than the free agent market and that's left them with players such as Marc...
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Panthers look to end loosing skid, down Kings
Tune into FOX Sports Florida at 7 p.m. to watch the Florida Panthers take on the Los Angeles Kings. NHL Panthers territory.
The Los Angeles Kings and Florida Panthers are fighting for postseason spots in their respective conferences. If recent history is any indication, Los Angeles seems likely to come out of this next matchup in better shape.
The Kings seek their eighth consecutive...
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Trade Rumors: Power Play Help; Zidlicky; Smyth
Pierre LeBrun at ESPN.com says the Rangers will be looking for a power play defenseman and/or scoring winger at the trade deadline, but isn't sure they'll get it done....with Sather not likely to part with any of the young core, I think it will be impossible for him to obtain the above mentioned needs. Expect complimentary moves....having said that the power play desperately...
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Bolts face Conference-leading Rangers at MSG
Tune into Sun Sports at 7 p.m. to watch the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the New York Rangers. NHL Lightning territory.
The New York Rangers are trying to regroup from a seemingly controversial decision.
Production from an anemic power play would surely go a long way in helping them get back on track.
The Eastern Conference-leading Rangers will try to show some improvement with...
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