Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson and forward Brad Richardson won’t be in the lineup tonight. Both are close to being able to return to the lineup.
Pat Steinberg: The Coyotes claim forward Freddie Hamilton off waivers from the Flames.
On the Carolina Hurricanes …
Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters said that forward Jordan Staal will likely play tonight.
On the Calgary Flames …
Pat Steinberg: Forward Jaromir Jagr is out tonight.