On the Boston Bruins …
Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that forward Patrice Bergeron would meet with doctors today and if things go well he could join the team in Minnesota on the weekend.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
Paul Hamilton: Forward Jack Eichel on their fans: “I think they have a reason to be negative, what have we really put on the ice as a product for them this year? We don’t score goals, we really haven’t made coming to the game worthwhile, so can you blame them? No you can’t.”
Bill Hoppe: Forward Zemgus Girgensons has been cleared to return from his upper-body injury.
On the Carolina Hurricanes …
Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters on Victor Rask‘s and Brett Pesce‘s shoulder injuries: “Both guys have been playing with it for quite a while.”
When asked if surgery could be an option: “If it does come to surgery, it will be before the offseason.”
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Seth Jones returned after missing three games with an upper-body injury.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Ansar Khan: Defenseman Mike Green will be out for the remainder of the season. He’ll have cervical spine surgery.
On the New York Rangers …
Adam Kimelman: Coach Alain Vigneault said that goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who missed last night’s game: “Just talked to (trainer Jim Ramsey) quickly before coming out here. He is feeling a little bit better but still has some neck issues. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow.”
Colin Stephenson: The Rangers signed defenseman Ryan Lindgren to an entry-level contract.
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Joe Smith: GM Steve Yzerman said that forward Ryan Callahan would be out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. They expect him back this season but don’t know when.
On the Washington Capitals …
Isabelle Khurshudyan: Coach Barry Trotz on if goaltender Braden Holtby is hurt: “Yeah, he just tweaked something. We’re just trying to make sure he’s OK. He’s doing fine. You saw, he was moving around fine and took the majority of the shots. Didn’t want Stretch in the net.”
Isabelle Khurshydyan: Forward Evgeny Kuznetsov missed his third straight game last night with an upper-body injury.
Isabelle Khurshudyan: Trotz said that Kuznetsov is close to returning and they are being cautious with him.
Isabelle Khurshudyan: The Capitals signed Swiss defenseman Tobias Greisser to a three-year entry-level deal.
Isabelle Khurshudyan: Greisser’s deal carries an $867,000 AAV.
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— Damian Echevarrieta (@Ech28) March 23, 2018
