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Updates for Sunday, February 25, 2007
Across Canada:
The Latest from on the Canadiens
Guillaume Latendresse was a healthy scratch for Saturday afternoon's loss to the Islanders, but coach Guy Carbonneau doesn't expect him to be out for long. "He'll be back," Carbonneau said. "He's a rookie who hasn't missed a game this season. He's been struggling and he knows it, but sometimes it helps to watch the game from upstairs and get a different perspective." - Montreal Gazette
Around The League:
The Latest from Anaheim
Brian Burke is reportedly pursuing Keith Tkachuk and Bill Guerin.
An MRI revealed centre Todd Marchant suffered a strained stomach muscle and it could be a while before he is able to practice. - Los Angeles Times
The Latest from Atlanta
Steve Rucchin will miss at least another two week's worth of action due to a broken foot. The Thrashers' centre had been sidelined due to a concussion since Feb. 8 but discovered he had also been playing with a broken foot. Brad Larsen returned to action Saturday night against the Hurricanes after missing the past week with a groin muscle pull. - Atlanta Journal Constitution
The Latest from Boston
Shean Donovan left Saturday night's contest with a lower body injury and did not return. Phil Kessel injured his right knee in Saturday night's loss to Florida. They will be evaluated Sunday. Petr Tenkrat missed Saturday night's loss to the Panthers due to a twisted ankle, while Boston has placed Glen Murray on injured reserve due to a groin muscle pull. He could play in games next week. He sustained the injury in Friday's game against Tampa - Boston Globe
The Latest from Buffalo
Chris Drury, who sustained a concussion in Thursday's game against the Senators, will undergo more tests Sunday to determine if he has any broken bones in his face. - Buffalo News
The Latest from Carolina
Cory Stillman was back in the Carolina lineup Saturday against the Thrashers after missing the team's last seven games with a sprained knee. He played over 12 minutes, including 2:20 on the power play. - Raleigh News & Observer
The Latest from Chicago
Defenceman Cam Barker won't play Sunday because his bruised left foot is still swollen to the point where he can't put on his skate. Barker is hoping to be back in the lineup by the end of the week in Detroit. - Chicago Tribune
The Latest from Columbus
With Anson Carter traded, Curtis Glencross will play Saturday night on Columbus' fourth line. - The Columbus Dispatch
The Latest from Dallas
Forward Brendan Morrow, who cut his wright wrist on Dec. 26, said he would like to start shooting the puck in about a week to test his wrist strength. - Dallas Morning News
The Latest from Detroit
Dan Cleary suffered a lower-body injury in overtime of Friday's 4-3 loss to Edmonton and did not make the trip to Nashville. Coach Mike Babcock said he wasn't sure how long Cleary would be out. Johan Franzen replaced Cleary on the second line with Robert Lang and Jason Williams. Matt Ellis was called up from Grand Rapids and played with Valtteri Filppula and Jiri Hudler. - Detroit Free Press
The Latest from Florida
Alex Auld had his injured knee looked at by doctors before Saturday's game to determine if he requires season-ending knee surgery. If Auld needs the surgery, Craig Anderson will likely back up Ed Belfour for the rest of the season. - Miami Herald
The Latest from Minnesota
Goaltender Manny Fernandez took some shots on the ice Saturday but declined to answer questions about his status. "I don't even know what it is," he said. Fernandez has missed 11 consecutive games, and 12 overall, because of a sprained left knee. Coach Jacques Lemaire said Petteri Nummelin, who has missed three straight games as a healthy scratch, looked good in practice Saturday, but Lemaire did not know whether Nummelin would play against the Oilers. - Pioneer Press
The Latest from New Jersey
Jim Dowd was a healthy scratch, replaced in the lineup by Rod Pelley, who was recalled from Lowell (AHL) for the second time this season. RW Brian Gionta (groin) skated lightly yesterday morning but is not expected to play today. - NY Daily News
The Latest from New York Rangers
Brendan Shanahan doesn't remember the collision with Mike Knuble or the shift on which it occurred, and still suffers from vertigo. Doctors haven't cleared him for anything other than light stretching, but he believes he will return before the season ends. "I'm optimistic," Shanahan said. "I don't have any experience to draw from, but I've been very lucky in my career with injuries, especially concussions." - NY Daily News
The Latest from Pittsburgh
Coach Michel Therrien has announced that Jocelyn Thibault will start today against the Tampa Bay Lightning. - Tribune Review
NOTE: For some reason, TSN has been recycling news for some teams for days.