On the Vancouver Canucks …
Vancouver Canucks: Canucks Defenseman Erik Gudbranson will have surgery to repair ligament damage in his wrist according to GM Jim Benning. A timetable on when Gudbranson will return will known after the surgery.
“Erik suffered ligament damage to his wrist this season that has affected his wrist function,” said Benning. “Continued treatment and rehabilitation have not improved his condition and Erik and our Canucks medical team believe that surgery offers the best long-term outcome and are confident in a full recovery. Erik’s leadership qualities and strong physical presence will be missed but this is a decision that best supports a long, productive and healthy career.”
Ben Kuzma: GM Benning said that tip of Gudbranson’s right index finger is broken, and the pain in his wrist continue to get worse in the past few weeks.
On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Chris Hine: Goalie Corey Crawford is hoping to return for their game on December 23rd according to coach Joel Quenneville.
On the Los Angeles Kings …
Jon Rosen: Dustin Brown is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He had played in 207 consecutive games.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Bruce Garrioch: Goaltender Andrew Hammond twisted his ankle last night. There has been no decision yet if they will have to recall a goalie.
Dean Brown: Coach Guy Boucher said that forward Clarke MacArthur is targeting an early January return to the lineup.
On the New York Islanders …
New York Islanders: Coach Jack Capuano on Casey Cizikas: “Casey (upper body) is going to be a little while. He hasn’t even hit the ice yet, so we don’t expect him anytime soon.”
Arthur Staple: Capuano said after last’s night game that Cizikas will be out “a couple of weeks.”
On the Florida Panthers …
Harvey Fialkov: Defenseman Alex Petrovic is one track to return in about three weeks. Jonathan Huberdeau is still on track to return in February.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Brendan Savage: GM Ken Holland said that defenseman Mike Green is probably out day-to-day after taking a late hit from Ducks Ryan Kesler on Saturday. More will be known today.