Torn ACL ends Isles D Martinek's season
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:38:40 PST)
Oft-injured New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek is out for the season with a knee injury. The 33-year-old Martinek tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on Friday night in the third period of a 2-1 loss at New Jersey, the Islanders said on Saturday. Martinek was helped off the ice with about 5:45 to play after he was hit hard against the boards in front of the Devils bench...

Second person fired in Flames' H1N1 flap
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:22:43 PST)
Alberta's health board says a second person has been fired for helping set up a private clinic for Calgary Flames players and their families to get the H1N1 flu vaccine. Alberta Health Services launched an investigation earlier this week into how the hockey players got shots while thousands of Albertans waited in line.

Lamoriello about to enter Hall of Fame
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:28:38 PST)
Lou Lamoriello has spent more than two decades building the New Jersey Devils into a top organization. He understands what it takes to turn an NHL franchise into a winner. "I think first of all there has to be a philosophy which you believe in yourself and not only preach, but practice," Lamiorello said Friday during a conference call.

Tampa rookie Hedman out after hard hit
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:47:03 PST)
Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Victor Hedman will not be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens following a body check that left him flattened on the ice. Hedman says he feels OK but will skip the game as a precaution. The defenseman watched his teammates practice Friday and says he does not want to risk anything this early in the season.