Quick hits from around the league

  • Contrary to earlier reports that Mark Giordano of the Calgary Flames season could be a write-off because of a nasty hamstring injury, there’s now word the defenseman may be back relatively soon. [Hotstove]
  • The New Jersey Devils could be without Anton Volchenkov for a game or two. [Star-Ledger]
  • Forward Sean Avery could be heading overseas, he passed through waivers unclaimed, the 31-year-old winger appears immediately bound for the New York Rangers AHL affiliate.  However Avery could jump the pond and join a team in the Kontinental Hockey League. [New York Post]
  • The Washington Capitals could have defenseman Mike Green back “as early as next week” [Washington Post]
  • Shea Weber is now out indefinitely with a concussion according to Nashville coach Barry Trotz. [The Nashville Tennessean]
  • Olli Jokinen will play in his 1,000th NHL game Sunday when the Flames are in Nashville to take on the Predators. [Calgary Sun]

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