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Toronto Maple Leafs Winger Joffrey Lupul is taking part in his first practice since breaking his hand. Head coach Randy Carlyle has said that players should go through two to three practices before returning. - Mark Masters, TSN The team placed forward Matt Frattin on waivers. - Pierre LeBrun, TSN Brendan Shanahan, Dave Nonis, Kyle Dubas and Cliff Fletcher were all watching practice. - Mark Masters, TSN Dave Nonis called last nights loss emabarassing and says he is not going to make a deal just to make one. - Pierre LeBrun, TSN Anaheim Ducks Both Devante Smith-Pelly (upper-body injury) and Francois Beauchemin (mumps) will return to the lineup tomorrow. - Team Twitter Boston Bruins Dougie Hamilton (flu), Brad Marchand (day-to-day) and Adam McQuaid (broken finger) are all not on the ice for practice. - Team Twitter Defenceman Adam McQuaid is out six-to-eight weeks with a broken thumb that was sustained in a game against St. Louis on November 18. - Team Twitter Chicago Blackhawks Defenceman Trevor van Riemsdyk will undergo knee sugery tomorrow and is expected to be out three-to-four months. - Team Twitter Columbus Blue Jackets Centre Michael Chaput has been assigned to the Springfield Falcons (AHL). - Team Twitter Dallas Stars Ryan Garbutt is expected to miss a week with an upper body injury. Jyrki Jokipakka will play tomorrow. - Mark Stepneski, Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Andrej Nestrasil has been placed on waivers. - Pierre LeBrun, TSN Edmonton Oilers Dallas Eakins confirms that Ben Scrivens will start in net tonight against the Canucks. Steven Pinizzotto will dress while Jesse Joensuu is scratched. - Jack Michaels, Edmonton Oilers Minnesota Wild Erik Haula is practicing today after sitting out a game as a precautionary measure. - Team Twitter Jonas Brodin still has a few concussion symptoms and will not travel with the team to Philadelphia. - Team Twitter New York Islanders Johnny Boychuk missed practice for what Jack Capuano described as a maintenance day. - Team Twitter New York Rangers Forward Lee Stempniak has tightness in his lower back and is day-to-day. He is unlikely to play tonight. - Team Twitter Ottawa Senators Robin Lehner will start in goal tomorrow against Nashville. - Brent Wallace, TSN Lines are being juggled today. Zack Smith skated in between Milan Michalek and Chris Neil while Mika Zibanejad moved to the left wing with David Legwand and Bobby Ryan. - Brent Wallace, TSN Philadelphia Flyers The Flyers announced that they have loaned centre Blair Jones to their AHL affliate and recalled centre Scott Laughton. - Team Twitter Laughton is expected to make his season debut tonight. - Team Twitter Pittsburgh Penguins Forward Pascal Dupuis has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung and will be out at least six months. He will undergo treatment with blood thinners. - Team Twitter Twins Jerseys China . "I only want to go through this one more time," Crosby said Friday. The 24-year-old captain hasnt played since the symptoms resurfaced following a loss to Boston on Dec. 5. Doctors allowed him to return to full practice on Tuesday and while Crosby is pleased with the way his body is responding he refuses to put on his return. Tony Oliva Twins Jersey . 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With Gretzky paid out for what is believed to be $7 to 8 million, Gretzky may be eager to get back into the NHL and TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports that the Maple Leafs are very much interested in The Great Ones services.BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Sabres forward Drew Stafford has witnessed plenty of turmoil during his eight seasons in Buffalo. Following Staffords rookie season in 2007, the Sabres lost co-captains Chris Drury and Danny Briere to free agency. Last year, long-time coach Lindy Ruff was fired. What occurred during a 24-hour stretch this weekend has become the topper, leaving Stafford shaking his head in disbelief after returning to practice Sunday. "I thought I had seen it all," Stafford said. "But, I guess, theres always room for more surprises. And this ones definitely a shocker." On Friday, Stafford had difficulty keeping his emotions in check after star goalie Ryan Miller was traded to St. Louis. A day later, he was blindsided upon learning of Pat LaFontaines abrupt resignation as president of hockey operations. "Its tough," Stafford said. "Its another challenge, a little more adversity that youve got to put on top of the pile." As if the Sabres (18-34-8) needed any more distractions during a season in which upheaval and dysfunction have been common threads for the NHLs last-place team. At 2-13-1, Buffalo got off to its worst start in team history. Leading scorer Thomas Vanek was traded to the Islanders in October. The Sabres opened 0-8-1 at home, before enjoying their first win on Nov. 12. Three days later, general manager Darcy Regier and coach Ron Rolston were fired. Now this. Miller getting dealt along with captain Steve Ott, were widely anticipated moves because both were in the final years of their contracts. LaFontaines departure was a surprise, coming a little more than three months after his arrival was hailed as a positive turning point for a struggling team. "Its a lot for our fans to swallow in a short amount of time," Sabres president Ted Black said. "It creates uncertainty. And its something that fans are going to be upset by." Black failed to divulge any further details regarding the resignation except to reiterate LaFontaine wanted to resume his previous role working with the National Hockey League. Black called the resignation a disappointment, but denied speculation that there had been any discord between LaFontaine and front-office staff or owner Terry Pegula. LaFontaine has not returned messages, and on Sunday, his cell-phone mailbox was full. Whats clear is that his departure marks the latest setback for a franchise that has had difficulty establishing a winning course in the three years since Pegula bought the team and vowed to build an immediate contender.dddddddddddd The Sabres are in jeopardy of missing the playoffs for a third straight season, and in the midst of a rebuilding plan that began with the purge of numerous high-priced veterans last year. Black said the objective has not changed, and the teams transformation will continue under general manager Tim Murray. "Pat was here for three months. It is one person," Black said. "I dont know if that impacts the greater mission or will deter us." Murray was hired by LaFontaine in January, and now assumes much of his former bosss responsibilities. It was Murray, who negotiated the Miller trade. And he is also fielding offers to make further deals before the leagues trade deadline on Wednesday. Next on Murrays priority list is negotiating a contract extension with interim coach Ted Nolan, who was brought in by LaFontaine for a second stint in Buffalo. "We want Teddy to be our coach going forward," Murray said. "If he wants to be here, I want him to be our coach." The question is whether Nolan wants to stay, something he left open following practice Sunday. "Right now, its not about my contract. Its about the situation thats happening," Nolan said. "Its about whats transpired in this organization, what happened to a very dear friend. And well leave it at that." So much for the momentum the Sabres were supposed to be enjoying with their first three-game winning streak in preparing to play Dallas on Monday. "We traded our franchise player, we traded our captain. Thats tough enough as it is. And then all of a sudden the situation with Patty," Nolan said. "Right now, I have to put my personal situation behind right now and really concentrate on those 22 guys here." Informed of Nolans comments, Murray said, "Im not going to beg anybody to come work here." Murray said its his objective to continue rebuilding the Sabres, which is what he was hired to do with or without LaFontaine. "I cant make choices for him. He makes his own choices," Murray said. "Im not one to dwell on what-ifs and sentiment and all that. But Ill forever be grateful that he hired me." ' ' '