A Break In The Action

We interrupt this week's Mystery Dates to bring on the news and links that we've collected over the week.


- Zac Rinaldo was fined $5,000 for two separate incidents in the last game the Flyers had against the Devils.


- Islanders' defenseman Travis Hamonic was hit in the face with a puck and will be out for two weeks from the injury.


- Chuck Kobasew was fined #2,500 for tripping Dan Hamhuis in a game between the Avalanche and the Canucks.


- Brooks Laich was injured in the Capitals game against the Bruins but played the next game. He's a boss.


- Minnesota Wild re-signed Nate Prosser to a two-year contract extension.


- Lindy Ruff took a hit in practice and broke a couple of ribs. He has missed the past two games behind the bench.


- The Flyers have Daniel Briere back after being out with a concussion.


- Oilers rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins injured his shoulder again and will be out 7-10 days.


- Owen Nolan officially announced his retirement after playing 18 seasons in the NHL.


- The Blue Jackets re-signed Vaclav Prospal to a one-year contract extension.


- The Islanders re-signed Frans Nielsen to a four-year contract extension.


- Canadiens forward Michael Blunden will be out 4-6 weeks after undergoing knee surgery,


- The Flames re-signed Derek Smith to a two-year contract extension.


- Henrik Sedin was spotted wearing a walking boot and missed practice but he will be in the lineup tonight for the Canucks.


- It's official: the 2013 Winter Classis will be played in Detroit against the Red Wings and the Maple Leafs.


- Mikko Koivu will be back for the Minnesota Wild.


- The Hurricanes are trying to re-sign Tuomo Ruutu before the trade deadline but it's getting a little close.