The New York Rangers continue to work on a contract for restricted free agent Michael Del Zotto. Del Zotto’s agent said he was “hopeful” a deal would be completed. The 22-year-old improved by leaps and bounds from a disappointing sophomore campaign that saw him get sent to the minors to score 10 times, tally 31 assists [...]

Latest injury notes from around the league: The Washington Capitals have been waiting patiently for the return of Mike Green. Now it appears they’re close to getting their top defenseman back. His status for Friday’s game in New Jersey is still up in the air, but the Caps play again on Saturday as well. He hasn’t been ruled out [...]

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 [...]