Sabres' Ruff breaks 3 ribs at practice
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:38:26 PST)
As if the Buffalo Sabres haven't endured enough injuries already this season. Add coach Lindy Ruff to the list. Ruff sustained three broken ribs in what was described as "a freak accident" after he was upended by defenseman Jordan Leopold in practice on Monday. In revealing the extent of the coach's injuries, the Sabres announced that Ruff is expected to be back at practice Tuesday...

Capitals say Laich's injury 'not major'
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:06:29 PST)
The Washington Capitals awaited word Monday on the severity of Brooks Laich's left knee injury, a setback that comes at a crucial time in the team's hopes for a fifth straight Southeast Division title. Coach Dale Hunter said Laich's injury was "not major" and that the durable center was "day-to-day," but the coach also said that Laich had yet to be evaluated by team...

Wild sign D Prosser to 2-year extension
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:27:31 PST)
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Nate Prosser to a two-year contract extension. The 25-year-old Prosser has six assists in 23 games for the Wild this season. The Wild are 14-7-2 with the rookie in the lineup, and coach Mike Yeo has praised his poise and ability to implement the new system that has been installed.

Avalanche F Kobasew fined $2,500 by NHL
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:40:29 PST)
The NHL has fined Colorado Avalanche forward Chuck Kobasew for tripping Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis. The league announced the $2,500 penalty on Monday. Kobasew received a minor penalty for tripping Hamhuis at 13:20 of the second period Saturday. The Canucks went on to beat the Avalanche 3-2 in a shootout.