With Joni Pitkanen, Tim Gleason, and Jamie McBain out hurt, the Carolina Hurricanes are reportedly looking to bring in, not ship out, an experienced defenseman. And soon, according to USAToday’s Kevin Allen. “Look for the Carolina Hurricanes to trade for a veteran defenseman over the next few days.” The Toronto Maple Leafs are rumored to be open to offers, while the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly [...]

Detroit Free Press has the latest Red Wing notes: Ian White fractured his cheekbone while blocking a shot by Dallas’ Jamie Benn on Saturday. Brendan Smith has been called up by the Detroit Red Wings, but he’s still serving a suspension. Smith has one game left on his five game suspension. Todd Bertuzzi (sinus infection) has [...]

Detroit is winless in it’s last six contests and looking for anything that will give the team a spark. Veteran defenseman Mike Commodore finally made his Red Wings debut last night. Defenseman Brendan Smith was recalled from Grand Rapids.