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Report: Fehr, Daly 'touched base' Saturday

NHLPA counsel Steve Fehr and NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly "touched base" on Saturday and are expected to talk again Sunday.

The two sides had an unannounced meeting Friday and Fehr and Daly talked Saturday to set up this coming week's negotiating schedule, according to ESPN's Pierre Lebrun. During Friday's meeting, the two sides were said to have emphasized the need to "compromise" and it was reported early Saturday that the players were working on a new proposal. While it appears we're still a ways away from a new collective-bargaining agreement, the positive to take away is that the owners and union are at least staying in touch with one another.
Source: Pierre Lebrun on Twitter
Sat, Oct 6, 2012 07:36:00 PM
Steven Stamkos scores in Lightning victory

Superstar Steven Stamkos scored his first goal since returning from a broken right leg and newcomer Ryan Callahan had his first since being acquired at the NHL trade deadline, helping the Lightning hold off the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Tampa Bay Thursday night.

The win snapped a five-game losing streak for Tampa Bay (35-24-7), which jumped past the Montreal Canadiens into third place in the Atlantic Division. The Lightning swept the four-game series from their in-state rivals. Stamkos' goal came at 10:47 of the third period when he one-timed a feed from Valtteri Filppula past goaltender Dan Ellis to give the Lightning a 5-2 lead. It was Stamkos' 15th goal of the season and first since returning a week ago after a broken leg suffered against the Boston Bruins on Nov. 11 kept him out for 45 games. Stamkos also picked up an assist Thursday. Filppula also turned in a first-rate night with three assists. Callahan's goal was his 12th of the season. It gave the Lightning a 3-2 lead in the second period. Tyler Johnson scored his 21st of the season later in the period to lift the Lightning to a 4-2 lead. Sami Salo and Michael Kostka also chipped in for Tampa Bay with their third goals of the season.
Mar 13 - 10:45 PM
Kari Lehtonen is recovering ahead of schedule

Kari Lehtonen (concussion) skated before practice on Thursday.

"Kari is doing great," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He'll see the doctors (Friday) to see if he can be cleared. If he's cleared, he'll keep progressing. He's way ahead of where I thought he would be." He has been on the ice for the past couple of days and he's faced some shots from goalie coach Mike Valley. Lehtonen appears to be getting close to being able to return.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Mar 13 - 4:10 PM
Rich Peverley sees teammates Thursday morning

Rich Peverley visited the Stars' practice facility on Thursday morning after he was released from the hospital on Wednesday night.

He gave his teammates an emotional lift to see him back on his feet. "I think it means a lot," coach Lindy Ruff said of Peverley's presence. "That camaraderie in the dressing room and the line he plays with, the teammates he sits next to, just to walk back in the facility here and be part of it. For him, this is tough because hockey has been his life and he gets to come and watch practice and I'm pretty sure watching practice wasn't what he had in mind. At the same point, it had to be a real good day for him." He will be assessed over the summer to see if he can continue playing, but he won't play again this year and will have surgery in Cleveland soon.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Mar 13 - 4:00 PM
Paul Stastny is unlikely to return Friday

It doesn't sound like Paul Stastny will be available to return on Friday from a back injury.

Coach Patrick Roy said he would be "very surprised" if Stastny was ready to play against Anaheim. He has already missed two games because of the ailment.
Source: Adrian Dater on Twitter
Mar 13 - 3:25 PM
Florida will start Dan Ellis vs. Lightning

Dan Ellis will make his Florida debut on Thursday against Tampa Bay.

He was acquired from Dallas on deadline day for veteran keeper Tim Thomas. Ellis didn't have impressive statistics with Dallas and they probably won't improve with the Panthers. Florida will turn back to number one goalie Roberto Luongo on Friday versus New Jersey.
Source: George Richards on Twitter
Mar 13 - 1:17 PM
Jonathan Bernier set for return to L.A.

Jonathan Bernier will return to Staples Center for the first time as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

Bernier was drafted by the Kings with the 11th overall pick in the 2006 draft and dealt to the Leafs this past spring. "For me to be back where I started my career it's going to be a lot of fun," he said. "I'm excited. (I'm) going to be a bit nervous, but it's going to be a fun game. I'm going to enjoy it." Bernier has been bombarded with shots in Toronto, but he has been spectacular when he's faced plenty of rubber. He leads the NHL with 19 wins in games where he's made 30 stops or more this season.
Source: Toronto Star
Mar 13 - 11:05 AM
Pens like what they've seen in Lee Stempniak

Since being acquired by the Penguins in a trade with the Calgary Flames last week, veteran forward Lee Stempniak has found a spot as the top-line right winger alongside Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz.

He has done well in that role with three assists, seven shots, five hits and five blocked shots. "It's been a pretty quick learning-by-fire here," Stempniak said. "The big thing is just trying to make sure I'm playing my game, but, at the same time, complement my linemates. Part of that is skating and trying to shoot the puck, hang onto the puck in the offensive zone. It's coming a bit more quickly now." He's worth taking on a flier on right now.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mar 13 - 10:35 AM
Isles' Anders Lee moving up to first line

Opportunity is knocking for Anders Lee, the Islanders' recent callup who appears very likely to join Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen on the top line at home against the Sharks Friday night.

With Michael Grabner out indefinitely with a concussion, Isles coach Jack Capuano said: "I think Anders Lee deserves an opportunity to move up on that line. He's played well for us. When Grabner went down the last game [in Vancouver] we put him up there with Nielson and Okposo and I thought they really played well . . . So, it's a good combination and most likely that's the guy we'll probably play on that line." Lee, called up in late February, has five goals and two assists in seven games. He had 22 and 19 for AHL affiliate Bridgeport in 54 games. "Everything's been falling into place for me, things have been going well," Lee, 23, said. "I've been playing with some really good guys, whether it's [Ryan] Strome or [Colin] McDonald, Okie or Fransie, it doesn't really matter who." We've been suggesting here for several days now that you may wish to invest in Lee for your fantasy league. We strongly suggest it now - if he's still available.
Source: New York Newsday
Mar 13 - 10:14 AM
Ryan Kesler (knee) heads home for evaluation

Ryan Kesler (knee) won't be available for the rest of Vancouver's road trip.

The Canucks have three games remaining on their trip, which ends Monday night in Tampa Bay. He's heading back home to have his knee looked at, but it looks he could be sidelined for a while. Kesler left Wednesday's game after a knee-on-knee collision with Winnipeg's Jim Slater and he was seen wearing a brace after the match.
Source: TSN.ca
Mar 13 - 9:45 AM
Alex Burrows snaps goal slump in Canucks win

Alex Burrows shattered his goal-scoring slump in a big way Wednesday night, sniping a pair of goals in the Canucks’ 3-2 shootout victory over Winnipeg.

These were the struggling winger’s first goals in 41 games, and just his seventh and eighth points through 36 games this season. Burrows even came close to completing the hat trick in overtime, nonetheless the Canucks eventually won the game on a Chris Higgins shootout goal.
Mar 12 - 10:47 PM
Patrice Bergeron and the Bruins dominate Habs

Patrice Bergeron helped power the Bruins to a convincing 4-1 victory over Montreal by pitching in a goal and an assist on Wednesday night.

Bergeron scored the game-winner midway through the second period, and assisted on Zdeno Chara's insurance marker. The B's skilled center has five points in his last two games, while totaling 19 goals and 45 points through 65 games this season.
Mar 12 - 10:14 PM



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