2013 Winter Classic: Wings to host Leafs
(Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:31:28 PST)
A person familiar with the NHL's plan says the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Wednesday because the league is not expected to announce the lineup until Thursday. Earlier Wednesday, the University of Michigan Board of Regents authorized the athletics department to seek a contract with the NHL that...

Injured Sabres coach Ruff to miss game
(Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:27:26 PST)
Injured Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff won't be behind the team's bench for Wednesday's game against the Boston Bruins. Assistant James Patrick will assume Ruff's duties as head coach. Patrick normally oversees the defensemen. Patrick also said Wednesday that Ruff was hoping to be at the game, and will either watch live from the press box or in his office on television.

Jackets sign Prospal to 1-year extension
(Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:29:28 PST)
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Vinny Prospal to a one-year contract extension through next season. General manager Scott Howson announced the extension Wednesday but did not release terms, citing club policy. The 36-year-old Prospal signed with the Blue Jackets in July and has nine goals and 24 assists in 53 games with Columbus.

Flames sign D Smith for 2 years, $1.55M
(Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:51:26 PST)
The Calgary Flames have re-signed defenseman Derek Smith to a $1.55 million, two-year contract. The Flames announced the deal Wednesday. Smith is currently sidelined with a high ankle sprain. He has two goals and eight assists in 32 games this season. Smith originally signed as a free agent with the Flames on July 13, 2011.