Dan Rosen via twitter: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said he has permission to talk to Brad Richards about a contract extension. Steve Zipay via twitter: According to Brad Richards agent, they haven’t spoken to the Stars about a new contract. Mark Spector via twitter: From Nieuwendyk, “It’s always been my intention to re-sign Brad Richards. This sends a message …we’re doing everything possible to win games.”
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Jamie Langenbrunner will play on the 3rd line with Steve Ott and Adam Burrish. Nieuwendyk said there is a possibility that they re-sign Langenbrunner.
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Will Jason Arnott be the next New Jersey Devil to be traded? Lines at practice today: 1. Ilya Kovalchuk-Travis Zajac-Nick Palmieri 2. Vladimir Zharkov-Adam Mair-Jason Arnott-Mattias Tedenby 3. Brian Rolston-Patrik Elias-Dainius Zubrus 4. Rod Pelley-Tim Sestito-David Clarkson
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Josh Gorges has been playing with a torn ACL since 2003 and will finally get it fixed. Gorges has been wearing a brace that has acted like an ACL. Dave Stubbs via twitter: Josh Gorges would sign a longterm contract with the Canadiens “in a heartbeat”.
Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins winger Nathan Horton left practice early with ‘discomfort’ is “day-to-day”.
Michael Russo via twitter: Jose Theodore will start for the Wild tomorrow versus the Penguins. The Wild may have to recall a goalie, as there are concerns if Backstrom can start on Sunday.
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Corey Crawford will start for the Blackhawks. Pascal Leclaire should be backing up Brian Elliott.
