Stephen Whyno: Team Canada lines without John Tavares: Kunitz-Crosby-Bergeron, Benn-Getzlaf-Perry, Marleau-Toews-Carter, Sharp-Duchene-Nash/St. Louis.
Helene St. James: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Pavel Datsyuk will stay in Russia for a few days before returning to the to Wings practice next Tuesday.
Michael Smith: The Hurricanes send Justin Peters to the AHL on a conditioning stint. They play back-to-back this weekend.
Wes Gilbertson: The Flames have suspended Lane MacDermid after he didn’t report to the AHL after the AHL all-star break.
Tom Gulitti: The AHL Albany Devils have released goalie Johan Hedberg.
