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 [...]

Vicki Hall of the Calgary Herald has updates on Stajan, Backlund, Carson: Don’t be surprised if Flames’ GM Jay Feaster demotes a veteran and promotes someone from the AHL to shakeup the team’s roster. One serious candidate for demotion is center Matt Stajan. The Flames are hoping that Mikael Backlund (broken finger) will return to practice next [...]

Some New York Rangers Notes: Rangers Rants reports that The New York Rangers have officially signed Anton Stralman to a one-year contract worth $900,000. Andrew Grossman tweeted The New York Rangers have placed Mike Rupp on the Injured Reserve. We reported yesterday that Rupp was having arthroscopic surgery. Sean Avery is slated to lineup with Brian [...]