Gaborik will not play against Islanders

The New York Rangers will be playing Wednesday's game against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum without their top star, Marian Gaborik, who left Monday's 5-2 win over Phoenix after a collision with Coyotes forward Petr Prucha. He also leads the team in his new york rangers jersey with 18 points in 12 games.

"He won't be playing tonight," Rangers coach John Tortorella told the media after Wednesday's morning. "I'm not going to get into what he has." P.A. Parenteau, a right wing who was leading the AHL with 8 goals, was recalled on Tuesday from Hartford and will play against the Islanders. "I have no idea" – That’s a reply from Tortorella when asked when Gaborik will be able to return to the lineup.

Bill Daly's statement on Oct.28

The deputy commissioner of the National Hockey League Bill Daly, state in that following words: "In Phoenix today, a tentative agreement was reached among the parties to amend the NHL's offer to purchase the Coyotes franchise out of bankruptcy, and a proposed order, mutually agreed to by the parties, will be filed with the Court seeking approval of the NHL's amended bid.

"If there is no objection from the parties involved, and subject to any potential objections and a hearing if necessary, the parties hope to close the sale of the Club to the NHL by Monday, Nov. 2. It remains the NHL's intention upon taking control of the Club to stabilize the Club's operations and, as quickly as possible, to re-sell the Club to a new owner who is committed to operating the Club in the Glendale/Phoenix market." But where can fans buy coyotes jerseys?

Colorado's Darcy Tucker left the ice with a concussion

Colorado Avalanche left wing Darcy Tucker was taken to a hospital with a concussion after taking a hit from the Carolina Hurricanes' Tuomo Ruutu at the second period in Friday night's game at the Pepsi Center. The Avalanche reported that Tucker had regained consciousness and was fully alert. "We know he suffered a concussion," coach Joe Sacco said after the Avs' 5-4 victory. "He was alert and he was moving, so those are positive signs.”

Tucker fell on his back and lay on the ice for several minutes and taken to the hospital. "The League will take care of it," said Carolina coach Paul Maurice. "I'm a huge Darcy Tucker supporter, so I hope he's OK." "Ruutu's got a history," said Foote, the Avs' captain. "He hits late, he hits from behind. So I felt like it was probably dirty if your guy is laying there." Hope he will return to the team in his avalanche jersey soon.

Valentine, Acta and Fryman will get interviews

According to a report in the Cleveland Plain Dealer on Monday, Bobby Valentine, Manny Acta and Travis Fryman are among the finalists to be the next Indians manager, Valentine will get a second interview this week in Cleveland. Valentine has managed in the big leagues for 15 years and has a combined 1,117-1,072 record with the Rangers and Mets. His best season was in 2000, when he led the Mets to the World Series.

Acta managed the Nationals for two-plus seasons and compiled a 158-252 record. He was relieved of his duties in July of this year. Acta was interviewed by general manager Mark Shapiro and assistant general manager Chris Antonetti via the phone last week. "It is a very attractive situation, because they already have a good, young nucleus of players on the team and a very strong farm system. I believe that an exciting time is coming again to Cleveland." Acta wrote in an e-mail to MLB.com last week.

Wakefield's surgery is a success

Tim Wakefield, who spent the entire season limping because of a loose fragment in his lower back, underwent successful surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday. Wakefield's herniated disc was repaired and the fragment removed, making the right-hander to have a productive offseason. The 43-year-old Wakefield stated late in the season that he decides to play at least one more year.

According to a Red Sox spokesperson, Wakefield (in red sox jersey) can start his rehab immediately, and he should be fully recovered before the start of Spring Training. "Wake is someone that is in our plans, and we hope he makes starts for us next year and is a member of the rotation," general manager Theo Epstein said the day after the Red Sox were eliminated from the ALDS. "We haven't sat down and finalized anything. Obviously, we want to see how the surgery goes, and then both sides will sit down and talk."

Chicago Blackhawks recalled Skille from AHL

The Chicago Blackhawks have suspended center Andrew Ebbett from the Anaheim Ducks and have recalled right wing Jack Skille (in blackhawks jersey) from the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs. Ebbett has been held scoreless in two regular-season games with Ducks after recording one assist and two penalty minutes in five preseason contests. He split the 2008-09 season between Ducks and the AHL’s Iowa Chops, getting 32 points in 48 regular-season NHL games and adding a goal and two assists in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff contests.

Ebbett ranked sixth in the AHL and 11th with 72 points in 74 games with the Portland Pirates in 2007-08. He helped the Pirates advance to the Eastern Conference Final in the Calder Cup Playoffs, posting 17 points in 16 postseasons. Ebbett made his NHL debut at the end of the 2007-08 season, recording two penalty minutes in three regular-season games with Ducks. Signed as a free agent by the Ottawa Senators after a four-year career at the University of Michigan, Ebbett made his professional debut with the AHL’s Binghamton Senators in 2006-07, leading the Senators with 39 assists and ranking second with 65 points in 71 regular-season games.

Colin Wilson gets his first NHL goal

Colin Wilson, who is the Nashville Predator's first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft, scored his first NHL goal on Wednesday night in the city where he started in college. Wilson tapped home a loose puck at the second period in the game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. The goal came in his fifth NHL game.

Wilson had more than a little experience playing at the Garden and was Terriers' top scorer last season when they won the NCAA championship. They also won the Hockey East titles at the Garden. "It was really exciting," said Wilson. "It gave me a lot of memories."

Predators' Wilson will make NHL debut

The Predators hit the ice for morning skate at the Sommet Center for the preparation of tonight's home game against the Edmonton Oliers. After another strong skate, the 2008 first round pick is going to lace up the skates for his first NHL game. After having working through a groin injury in the preseason, the 19-year old is very eager to join his team once again. "I'm excited. I think it will be nice to get back out there on the ice especially for a game," Wilson said after morning skate.

The coaches indicated that Wilson may open the game centering Joel Ward and Ryan Jones, but the combinations may change throughout the game.

Astros bring back all six coaches for 2010

All six of the A's coaches will return for their same roles in 2010. Curt Young, the longest tenured member of the staff, returns for his seventh season as pitching coach. The former big leaguer received praise for his work with a rotation heavy on rookies, while also getting consistency out of the bullpen.

Tye Waller will return for his fourth season on the staff and second consecutive as Bob Geren's bench coach. Third-base coach Mike Gallego and first-base coach Todd Steverson will return in their roles for the second straight year. The A's finished the season in fourth place in the American League West.

Vanek will be out for weeks due to upper body injury

It is reported that Buffalo Sabres( Sabres jerseys )forward Thomas Vanek will be out for weeks after sustaining an upper body injury in a 6-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings( Red Wings jerseys ). Without providing the exact nature of the injury, Ruff said that Vanek will miss some time or weeks. Vanek did not return after scoring his second goal of the game against Detroit at the second period.

Though Vanek fell awkwardly after snapping in the shot at the right post, Ruff said the player had been hurt earlier in the game. Vanek spent a few moments on the bench before leaving for the locker room.

White Sox pick up Garcia's option

It is reported that the White Sox exercised their 2010 option on right-hander Freddy Garcia, who will make a $1 million base salary, plus a possible $2 million in incentives. Garcia, who signed a Minor League contract after being released by the Mets in April, spent most of the summer in the Minors working on a comeback from 2008 shoulder surgery.

In his last season on Saturday, Garcia gave up one run with seven strikeouts in seven-plus innings against the Tigers.

Blackhawks trade Aaron Johnson to Flames

The Chicago Blackhawks sent defenseman Aaron Johnson to Flames on Wednesday in exchange for left wing Kyle Greentree. Greentree appeared in two games with the Flames last season but spent most of 2008-09 season with the Flames. He has 65 goals and 61 assists for 126 points and 148 penalty minutes in 159 AHL regular-season games with the Philadelphia Phantoms and Quad City. Greentree had 41 goals and 101 points in three seasons with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.

Johnson had 3 goals and 5 assists in 38 games with the Hawks last season, as a member of the organization after signing as a free agent on July 15, 2008. He has played in 184 NHL games with Blue Jackets, New York Islanders and Chicago, scoring 10 goals and adding 26 assists for 36 points with 156 PIM.

Tolbert is out of ALDS with oblique strain

Twins infielder Matt Tolbert was placed on the disabled list on Saturday with a left oblique strain that he suffered in Friday's game against Yankees. Minnesota named infielder Brian Buscher to take place of Tolbert, who will also have to miss the Twins' next series. Yet Tolbert tried to play through the pain, not wanting to exit his second career postseason game. After his second at-bat of the night, the pain became much more serious.

"It finally got to the point where I couldn't throw across the infield or run," Tolbert said. "I knew if I had to make a play or try and score a run, I might be able to do it." Tolbert was replaced by infielder Brendan Harris, who hit an RBI triple later in the game. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Harris will get the start at third base in Game 3.

Predators sign defenseman Bouillon

Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed defenseman Francis Bouillon to a one-year contract. Bouillon posted a career-high five goals, nine points and 53 penalty minutes in 54 games with Montreal in 2008-09. He has played 485 NHL games since 1999-2000, collecting 102 points and 371 penalty minutes.

Bouillon is also a veteran of 25 NHL Playoff contests, and has seen action in four of the last five postseasons.

Ted Williams' head was mistreated

It is reported that Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams' head was mistreated at an Arizona cryonics facility. Larry Johnson, a former executive at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation in Scottsdale, writes that Williams' head, which had been severed and frozen for storage, was abused at the facility. Johnson claims a technician took baseball-like swings at Williams' frozen head with a monkey wrench.

Williams died in 2002 at age 83 and had his remains sent to Alcor for cryogenic storage in the hope that future generations would develop the technology to revive him.

Cole may be out for several weeks because of leg injury

It is reported that Erik Cole suffered a lot in his left leg from last night’s collision with Bruins' Dennis Wideman and will miss 4 to 6 weeks' plays. Cole had missed Sunday’s practice with the injury, with Tuomo Ruutu moving to Eric Staal’s wing.

Team Coach Paul Maurice said after practice that there is no problem inserting Tim Conboy, who is on the roster as the 13th forward, into the lineup in case Cole could not go. Conboy can help provide a physical spark which the Canes lacked in their first two games, and he was active in that department in practice.

Phillies clinch home-field advantage in National League Division Series

The Phillies locked up home-field advantage in the National League Division Series, but they lost an opportunity for home field in the NL Championship Series. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the St.Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in order to guarantee the Phillies the second-best record amongst NL division winners.

The Phillies, who have lost three consecutive games, can finish no better than 93-69. The Dodgers clinched the NL West on Saturday and will finish with no worse than a 94-68 record. The Phillies still could have home-field advantage in the NLCS, but only if the Cardinals beat the Dodgers in the NLDS.

O'Donnell is suspended for the rest of games

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean O'Donnell has been suspended for two regular season games because of a match penalty in a pre-season game against the New York Islanders on September 22.
At 16:37 of the second period, O'Donnell was assessed a match penalty for delivering a cross check to Matt Martin of the Islanders.

O'Donnell will miss the Kings remaining three pre-season games against Colorado and Anaheim as well as the first two games of the Kings' regular season schedule. He will be eligible to return on Oct. 8 against Minnesota.