The usually durable Alexander Ovechkin missed a half-dozen games in November in what was believed to be a shoulder injury.
Friday Notebook

NHL's injury list a mix of old and new names

Eric Duhatschek writes that the lineup of sidelined players so far includes surprises like Ovechkin and sick-bay veterans like Gagne

The Usual Suspects

Journalist ought to report what he’s seen or heard

Denver Post writer should have known better than to pass on second-hand information about the supposed Sutter-Phaneuf slanging match

Podcast

Chicago's cap crunch

The Hockey Roundtable discusses the Blackhawks signing a trio of young stars, coaches on the hot seat and an owner supporting Balsillie

Ron Wilson, with assistant coaches Rob Zettler, left, and Tim Hunter, right, talks to his team in the third period of the Leafs' 6-5 shootout loss to Carolina on Thursday night.

Wilson won't change Leafs lineup

"You have to have a short memory'', coach says of club's collapse against Hurricanes as Toronto prepares for Capitals on Saturday

Stars' Neal gets two-game suspension

Dallas forward gets punished fo hitting Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets from behind

Coyotes lose $5-million in October

Phoenix franchise is on course to bleed close to $50-million this season; Daly says losses won't affect NHL's ability to sell team

Canucks jumped H1N1 vaccine queue

B.C.’s provincial health officer says members of Vancouver's NHL squad became latest sports team to get preferential treatment

Brunnstrom out with bum shoulder

Stars place winger on injured list, recall Peters from AHL Texas

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World Juniors
Off-ice action in Saskatchewan

This year, all eyes turn west for the World Juniors. We scout the best sports bars, breakfast joints and places to hit between games

The Saskatchewan Legislative building looks even better seen from
a caleche.
Television
Sale, Simpson win 'Battle of the Blades'

2002 Olympic gold medalist and former Oiler emerge victorious in the CBC figure-skating reality series

Craig Simpson, left, and Jamie Sale pose with the trophy after winning the final of the CBC Television reality series 'Battle of the Blades' in Toronto on Monday, November 16, 2009.
David Shoalts
Panthers' minority owners toss a lifeline just in time

Pair step in to save Florida - for now - from same bankruptcy court fate that befell Coyotes

Dmitry Kulikov of the Florida Panthers celebrates after scoring a goal with Brendan Morrison and Mathieu Perreault against the Washington Capitals during an NHL hockey game on November 7, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.
Field of potential Coyotes owners looks pretty thin

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman claims there are six, but identifying them is easier said than done

Paul Bissonnette of the Phoenix Coyotes celebrates with teammates on the bench during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at Jobing.com Arena on November 12, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona.
Eric Duhatschek
Flames keeping quiet over Sutter-Phaneuf confrontation

Despite recent hot streak, Calgary is anything but upbeat following home loss to division-leading Colorado

Calgary Flames defenceman Dion Phaneuf skates with the puck during the third period of his NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in Calgary, Alberta, April 6, 2009.
Gretzky enjoying break

The Great One, in Calgary for a youth hockey event on Monday, talks about being a football dad these days

Wayne Gretzky, seen speaking with reporters during the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, says he's happy to be taking a sabbatical from the sport.
David Shoalts
Leaf forwards struggle

A high-scoring team a year ago, Toronto looks anything but through 18 games

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel reacts after a shot on goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto November 3, 2009. REUTERS/ Mike Cassese