Tag: Jori Lehtera

NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Blues, Sabres, Leafs, Ducks and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Kris Letang won't be in the lineup tonight. Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said the Penguins don't have a timetable on when Letang could return to the lineup. Sullivan did say that he's "getting a…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Canes, Canucks, Lightning and more

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. It is likely a forearm injury - he was hit by the puck. Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier left last night's game…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Stars, Bruins, Sabres, Blues and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby returned to full-contract practice yesterday and could return tonight against the Panthers. Crosby's been out since October 7th. "I feel good," Crosby said. "It's good to have some days like…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Coyotes and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Eric Engels: Sidney Crosby isn't travelling with the Penguins. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Tom Reed: Defenseman Ryan Murray blocked a shot in the first period against the Bruins. He thinks he'll be ready for Friday.…

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NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Pens, Rangers, Coyotes, Leafs, Blues and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price worked out yesterday, but he's still day-to-day as his energy level and weight loss are issues. Renaud Lavoie: Price was on the ice for 30 minutes…

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NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Hawks, Blues, Sabres and more

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Daren Millard: Jonathan Quick has a bad groin injury, with surgery a possibility. The Kings could be looking at Quick being out for three to four month. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: Have been…

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Rumors and Notes: Russell, RNH, Bruins and Arbitration Dates

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Source saying the Panthers are showing some interest in free agent defenseman Kris Russell. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Would be "stunned" if the Oilers traded Ryan Nugent-Hopkins before the start…

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Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairings and Starting Goalies

Roster Notes ... Arpon Basu: Carey Price practiced with the team for the first time since suffering his injury. Andy Strickland: Reports are that Blues Jori Lehtera spent last night in a Columbus hospital as a precautionary measure. They are…

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Injuries: Pens, Isles, Lightning, Coyotes, Flyers, Sabres, Leafs and Blues

On the Penguins ... Bob McKenzie: Olli Maatta remained in hospital over night. No update on his status just yet. Dave Molinari: There is no indication that Maatta does have damage to any of his internal organs. not very good replays…

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Morning Hits: Rangers, Devils, Hawks, Flyers, Caps and Blues

Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News: The Rangers have 25 players left at camp and will cut that number to 22 by their season opener next Wednesday. Dylan McIlrath and Raphael Diaz are battling for the seventh defenseman spot.…

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Injuries: Wings, Flames, Bruins, Capitals and Blues

Brad Galli of WXYZ: Red Wings Johan Franzen thinks that one more concussion and his playing career will be over. "If I would get a really bad hit again and I would feel the same way again, that's probably it,"…

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Morning Hits: Kane, Avs, Devils, Blues and Canucks

USA Today: The lawyer who is representing the woman who has made allegations towards Patrick Kane will be holding a press conference this afternoon. Terry Frei of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Erik Johnson to a…

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