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NHL delivers new counter-proposal to players

The NHL delivered a comprehensive counter-proposal to the NHL Players' Association on Tuesday night as the sides pushed to reach an agreement that would save the season.

NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr said the union would review the document during the night and likely would return to the bargaining table at some point on Wednesday. "We spent half an hour or so with the owners' committee," Fehr said. "They did make a comprehensive response to what we gave them (Monday). We asked a couple of questions, now what we have to do is go through the document, try to make some sense out of it, compare it and see what the appropriate thing is to do next. And that's what we're going to do. We're going to start tonight. We'll continue in the morning, we'll be in touch with them in the morning. There's really not anything else that can be said at this point." Fehr wouldn't be specific about what was being negotiated. The talks are being held with an eye on preserving at least a 48-game schedule -- the same number that was played following the 1994-95 lockout. An agreement would need to be in place by Jan. 11 for that to happen.

Source: TSN.ca

Tue, Jan 1, 2013 10:32:00 PM

Victor Antipin skates on Sabres' top PP unit

Victor Antipin practiced on the Sabres' top power-play unit on Monday.

The Sabres have surrendered a league-high six shorthanded goals, which has led to them including a second defenseman on their top power-play unit. Antipin is the benefactor of that change. It's an especially big opportunity given that Antipin spent four games as a healthy scratch before dressing in Buffalo's last two contests. "He's made the best of his opportunity since he's got back in the lineup," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "He's moving his feet, skating, defending well – all the things that we're looking for from him. He's just sort of moving up and earned a spot to try on the power play."

Source: Buffalo News

Oct 24 - 4:50 AM

Eaves diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome

Patrick Eaves has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Guillain-Barré syndrome is "a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system." Eaves is expected to make a full recovery, according to the Ducks. "I want to thank Dr. Robert Watkins Sr. and Dr. Danny Benmoshe for their early diagnosis of my condition, along with the proactive Ducks medical team," said Eaves. "Thanks to them and the incredible nurses at Hoag Hospital, I'm on the road to recovery. I've received tremendous amount of support over the last few days, most importantly from my family, friends and teammates. I'm determined to fully overcome this and return to the ice as soon as possible."

Source: NHL.com/Ducks

Oct 23 - 10:35 PM

Trevor Lewis nets 1G, 1A in loss to Leafs

Trevor Lewis scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Lewis picked up the primary assist on Adrian Kempe's second-period goal that cut Toronto's lead to 2-1 at the time. Lewis' shorthanded goal cut his team's deficit to 3-2 with less than eight minutes remaining in regulation. Unfortunately for the Kings, that's as close as they'd come to tying the game. Lewis now has three goals and three assists in eight games this season. He's picked up five of those six points in his last three contests.

Oct 23 - 10:16 PM

Logan Couture keeps rolling in win over NYR

Logan Couture scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over the New York Rangers.

Couture has been red-hot of late, as he's collected an incredible nine points in his last four contests. Tonight, the Sharks forward opened the scoring less than two minutes into the first period. He then set up Melker Karlsson's goal (4-0) early in the third period. Couture finished the game with a plus-3 rating and three shots on goal in 18:07 of ice time. He now has seven goals and three assists in eight games this season.

Oct 23 - 9:45 PM

Jannik Hansen, Timo Meier scratched by SJ

Jannik Hansen and Timo Meier will serve as healthy scratches in tonight's game against the Rangers.

Head coach Pete DeBoer is trying to send the team a message. He's clearly not happy with the lack of secondary scoring, so this is his way of shuffling things up. Dylan DeMelo will also watch from the press box on Monday night.

Source: NHL.com

Oct 23 - 7:03 PM

Stamkos earns 1st star of the week honor

Steven Stamkos has been tabbed as the first star of the week for the period ending Oct. 22.

Stamkos amassed nine assists and recorded 11 points in four multi-point performances to receive the distinction. He has accounted for at least one point in all nine of his appearances this season. Stamkos currently leads the NHL with 18 points.

Source: NHL.com

Oct 23 - 5:20 PM

Sources: Zach Parise considering back surgery

Zach Parise is reportedly contemplating back surgery that would sideline him for up to two months, according to sources.

The sources said that Parise has experienced little to no back pain, but he has been dealing with persistent, intense pain in one of his legs. The procedure could come as early as Tuesday if he decides to go in that direction. Parise is slated to miss his seventh straight game on Tuesday night.

Source: The Athletic

Oct 23 - 4:59 PM

Leon Draisaitl questionable for Tuesday

Coach Todd McLellan anticipates that Leon Draisaitl (concussion) will be ready to play Tuesday night.

However, it should be noted that Draisaitl has not been officially cleared to return to action, so he should be considered questionable at this time.

Source: Jack Michaels on Twitter

Oct 23 - 3:41 PM

Burakovsky (UBI) expected to 'miss some time'

Andre Burakovsky (upper body) is expected to "miss some time," according to coach Barry Trotz.

Trotz will have more information on Burakovsky's status Tuesday. The Capitals winger wasn't able to practice Monday due to an upper-body injury, which he sustained last Saturday.

Source: Washington Post

Oct 23 - 1:43 PM

Ducks will get Ryan Getzlaf back on Tuesday

Ryan Getzlaf (lower body) will be back in the lineup on Tuesday at Philadelphia.

Getzlaf has been limited to two games this season and he hasn't played since Oct. 11 because of a lower-body injury. He was skating between Corey Perry and Rickard Rakell over the weekend. Get him back in your lineup.

Source: Eric Stephens on Twitter

Oct 23 - 1:02 PM

Hampus Lindholm will make season debut Tues.

Hampus Lindholm will make his season debut Tuesday night against Philadelphia.

Lindholm is off injured reserve and ready to play after recovering from off-season shoulder surgery. He recorded 20 points and a plus-13 rating in 66 games last year.

Source: Eric Stephens on Twitter

Oct 23 - 12:59 PM