Vancouver Canucks' Luongo is injured

It is reported on Wednesday Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo is injured. The paper did not report detail information about the nature of the injury or how many games Luongo could miss. TSN reports Luongo suffered a hairline fracture to his ribs.

"Luongo took treatment following a 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday at GM Place and could have hurt his right shoulder in the third period," the newspaper reported. Luongo missed 24 games last season with a groin strain, but rallied to lead the Canucks to a Northwest Division championship and a second-round playoff experience. When will Luongo return to the game in his beloved canucks jersey?

Scuderi is punished due to the hit on Chimera

NHL Senior Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell said that Los Angeles Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi has been fined for a hit on Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jason Chimera on Sunday. "Scuderi went really low and I felt it was a clip," Campbell said in Canada Radio. "Fortunately, he didn't injure the guy. He did hurt him on the play, as far as receiving a cut. But he came back in the game, Chimera, so I didn't think it was a fair play and we fined him."

Campbell also compared Scuderi's hitting style to that of fellow NHL defensemen Rob Blake and Kyle McClaren. "He does hit guys with a hip check," Campbell said. "Rob Blake's name came up and Kyle McLaren's, but they hit guys with their rear ends and they hit them in the hips and they hit them hard, not low."

Giguere broke his groin again

Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere indicated on Sunday afternoon that he injured his groin during last night's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Honda Center. Giguere, who had been hampered by a groin strain in these days, got the start and gave up five goals in the game. Finally Giguere went down in pain after the goal and left the game, and he was replaced by Jonas Hiller. "I didn't see the puck until the last second, and when I saw it, I threw my leg out and my groin let go," Giguere said of the goal. "That's what happened when I hurt it before, and that made it worse."

Giguere said he was not sure if he would be available to play in tomorrow night's game against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs at Honda Center. "I think I need to give it a couple of days of rest and see what's going to happen," he said. "We're not too concerned about it, but I think yesterday was a bit of a lesson that you've got to give it time and make sure it's ready. We have great trainers who know what they're doing and right now I don't foresee this being a problem.” Hope he will come back to the team in ducks jerseys soon.

Yankee Stadium open to fans for Game 3 of ALCS

Yankee Stadium won't be the site of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Monday. The Yankees announced on Sunday that they will open the Stadium Field Level and Great Hall to the public to watch the Yankees face the Angels in Anaheim. "We wanted to provide a place for our fans to come together to cheer for our team, even if the game itself is taking place across the country," Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said in a relieve.

Turnstiles between Gates 4 and 6 will open at 3:30 p.m. for the 4:13 p.m. game and fans can watch it in the Great Hall or in the open sections of the Field Level. The decision to open the stadium was made after consultation with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. "I thank the New York Yankees for opening their amazing new stadium to the community, and I hope that people from all over the city will come out to cheer for the Yankees and share in what's sure to be a great night right here in the Bronx," Said he.

Cardinals’ Pujols is expected to have complete recovery

The Cardinals announced that Albert Pujols (in cardinals jersey) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday. And the club referred to the procedure as "a success." Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery in Birmingham with Cardinals head team physician Dr. George Paletta. It was determined during the operation that Pujols does not require "Tommy John" reconstructive surgery in his elbow. He has a significant injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in the joint, but has dealt with it since 2003 without undergoing the extensive procedure.

According to the club, Pujols will begin recovery next week in St. Louis and is expected to fully recover. "I want to thank all of my fans who have reached out to the Pujols Family Foundation wishing me well. I've said throughout my whole career, the best fans in the world are right here in St. Louis, and your support means a great deal to me and my family." Said Pujols.

AHL Chicago Wolves signs Chelios

Chris Chelios (in red wings jersey) has signed with the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves and he will make his debut on Friday against the Manitoba Moose. Chelios leads 1,644 career NHL games and has scored 185 goals and 763 assists, plus 2,891 penalty minutes with the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Red Wings. "It is an honor for us to have him," said Wolves General Manager Wendell Young. "We are very excited to have someone of Chris' stature join our team. He will be an excellent example for our young players to watch, both on and off the ice."

Chelios has won the Norris Trophy as the top defenseman three times and has been named to the NHL's First All-Star Team five times. He has participated in 11 NHL All-Star Games, and was a member of three Stanley Cup winning teams, the Montreal Canadiens. Besides, Chelios has represented the United States in International play on 12 occasions.

Capitals sign Cody Eakin to entry-level deal

Vice president and general manager George McPhee announced the signing on Tuesday that the Washington Capitals have signed center Cody Eakin (in capitals jersey), the third-round pick in the 2009 Entry Draft to a three-year entry-level contract.

Eakin, who is in his fourth season with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League, has 9 goals and 3 assists for 12 points in nine games this season. Eakin had 24 goals and 24 assists for 48 points in 54 games for the Broncos last season. He participated in the Capitals’ development camp this summer as well as the team’s training camp in September.

Bettman hosts Lester Patrick Tribute on NHL Hour

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will host a tribute to Hockey Hall of Famer Lester Patrick on the NHL Hour. Bettman's guests will be two of Lester's grandsons, Dick Patrick, president of the Washington Capitals, and Craig Patrick, a former NHL player who was an assistant coach with the 1980 U.S. "Miracle on Ice" team and built the Pittsburgh Penguins' 1991 and 1992 Stanley Cup championship teams.

Lester Patrick influenced hockey field and is regarded as one of the architects of the sport. He served as the first general manager and coach of the New York Rangers( rangers jerseys ), leading the team to two Stanley Cup championships. The Lester Patrick Trophy, awarded annually for service to hockey in the United States, will be presented on Oct. 21 to Hall of Fame center Mark Messier, New York Rangers goaltender Mike Richter and Detroit Red Wings executive Jim Devellano.

TBS hits a home run in four Division Series

TBS hit a home run with its coverage of Major League Baseball's( mlb jerseys )four Division Series. According to Media Week, the network enjoyed the best ratings of its 33-year history with its coverage of the first-round playoff series, averaging 5.41 million total viewers.

According to the report, TBS owned seven of the week's 10 most-watched cable telecasts, including Game 3 of the Yankees-Twins game on Oct. 11, which attracted 6.79 million viewers. That series was the most watched game, averaging 6.63 million total viewers.

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( oliers jerseys ). 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.

Solar activity may interrupt TBS' coverage of NLDS

The network announced that solar activity could cause brief disruptions during TBS's coverage of the National League Division Series featuring the Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies on Thursday. The position of the sun can interfere with any TV satellite operations during a span of a few days in spring and fall. On Thursday, there will be a period of potential disruption lasting from about 4:10 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.

Viewers throughout the country may experience disruptions on TBS, along with other networks. The locations of potential interference will be different, and any disruptions are expected to last only several minutes.

Sidney Crosby is named one of the Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2009

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been named one of AskMen.com's "Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2009." Readers of AskMen.com ranked Crosby No.34 on the list of men who had influenced them the most throughout 2009. Crosby and the Penguins captured the 2009 Stanley Cup Championship in a seven-game series against the Detroit Red Wings. Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final was the most-watched NHL game in 36 years.

The list also includes a diversity of collection of men from all over the world and from a variety of industries including entertainment, politics, technology, and sports. Other notables on the list include U.S. President Barack Obama, rapper Jay-Z, actors Brad Pitt and George Clooney, and Los Angeles Lakers captain Kobe Bryant.

Torrealba's son throws out first pitch

Yorvit Torrealba's son, Yorvit Eduardo Torrealba, threw out the first pitch before the Rockies' first home playoff game of 2009, the third game of the National League Division Series against the Phillies.
Yorvit Eduardo and other two family members were kidnapped in Venezuela in early June, the abductors set three of them free without even picking up the total money of $50,000 that had been agreed upon.

Since then, Torrealba moved his wife and family to the U.S. Yorvit Eduardo, spending much of the summer with his father, and often participated in pregame tests with the Rockies. But when school started, Yorvit Eduardo went to Miami, which is the family's new home.

Lightning sign right wing Ashton

The Tampa Bay Lightning club signed right wing Carter Ashton to a three-year entry level contract. "We are extremely pleased to get Carter under contract today," GM Brian Lawton said. "He showed during training camp and the preseason exactly why we traded up to get him in the draft. He fits nicely with our goal of bringing in some young, talented forwards that aren’t afraid to play in the greasy areas."

Ashton played in three games with the Lightning this preseason, scoring only 1 goal. Last season he scored 30 goals and 20 assists with the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League. He led the Hurricanes in goals with 10 while ranking fifth in points. He also played in 11 playoff games, recording 1 goal and 2 assists. Ashton was selected by Lightning in the first round of the 2009 Entry Draft.

Detwiler will get another start

It appears that Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler will start Saturday afternoon's game against the Braves. On Monday, Detwiler pitched six innings and won his first Major League game against the Mets. It appeared he was done at a combined 147 1/3 innings, but the Nationals thought he had enough innings left in him to get a another start.

However, Colorado won Thursday afternoon to eliminate Atlanta from the playoff race. "We want to see him get one more start under his belt before he shuts it down for the year," general manager Mike Rizzo said. "It has been really interesting and really exciting to see how his composure has improved. His command has improved -- just the whole package of what he brings to the table."

Klesla rejoins the Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Rostislav Klesla to a four-year contract extension that will keep him with the organization through the 2013-14 season. Klesla has scored 36 goals and 79 assists with 456 penalty minutes in 444 career games with the Blue Jackets. In 2001-02, he was selected to the National Hockey League’s All-Rookie Team.

"Rusty is an original Blue Jacket who over the years has grown and become a leader for our hockey club," General Manager Scott Howson said. "It was important for our organization and for Rusty that he continue to be a vital part of what we are building here."

Farrell fails to be the Tribe manager

Boston pitching coach John Farrell has removed himself as a candidate to replace dismissed Cleveland manager Eric Wedge. The sports network's Web site reported that Farrell, completing his third season on Boston's staff, has informed the Indians that he should not be under consideration.
Farrell declined the comment after the loss to the Red Sox on Saturday night.

Due to Farrell's contract, the two clubs had to negotiate his possible return to Cleveland, where he served as director of player development for five years. It is also indicated that in their managerial search, the Indians were expected to interview former Rangers and Mets manager Bobby Valentine, who will complete managing in Japan this week.

Avalanche term with Hejduk

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced that the team has signed forward Milan Hejduk to a one-year contract through the 2010-11 season. Hejduk is entering his 11th season in the NHL and spent his entire career with the Colorado Avalanche. Hejduk has recorded 312 goals and 345 assists for 657 points in 783 career games and ranks fourth in franchise history in both games played and goals.

"Milan has been an integral part of this organization over the past 10 seasons," said Avalanche General Manager Greg Sherman. "We are pleased to have him under contract and are counting on his leadership both on and off the ice to help this team move forward into the future." He was selected to his third NHL All-Star Game.