On the Penguins Pascal Dupuis …
- Penguins.NHL: Pascal Dupuis won’t be playing hockey again due to a medical condition related to blood clots.
“Despite playing on a medical protocol that has worked for other players in the NHL, we feel that the risk of Pascal playing with his condition and the side effects of the tests to monitor him are just not in the best interest of his long-term health,” said Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, the Penguins’ team physician.
The Penguins will place Dupuis on the LTIR.
“It was very difficult for me to make this decision to have to step away from the game,” Dupuis said. “My wife and four children have always been my first priority, and playing with my condition has become a constant worry for all of us. I want to thank my teammates and the Penguins organization for their unwavering support during this difficult time.”
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Michael Arace of the Columbus Dispatch: Sergei Bobrovsky removed himself from last night’s game in the third period with an undisclosed injury.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
- Jonas Siegel: Coach Mike Babcock expects James Reimer and Jonathan Bernier back with the team next week. Garret Sparks will return to the AHL.
- David Alter: Babcock expects Joffrey Lupul to be ready for their next game.
On the New Jersey Devils …
- Tom Gulitti: Coach John Hynes said he didn’t have an update on Adam Henrique’s injury. Unsure if they’ll need to call up someone. Henrique collided with Leafs goalie Garret Sparks in the second period. He played only two shifts after that.
- Tom Gulitti of The Record: Travis Zajac is still out with an upper-body injury. There is no news to report as he missed his third straight game yesterday. Coach Hynes isn’t sure if he’ll be available for Friday. Jiri Tlusty continues to practice and is close to returning.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
- Ansar Khan: Coach Jeff Blashill said that Tomas Jurco will be fine for their next game. He required some stitches around his mouth.
On the Philadelphia Flyers …
- Sam Carchidi: Vincent Lecavalier has a minor injury.
On the Los Angeles Kings …
- Jon Rosen: Kyle Clifford missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury. He took an elbow to the face on Sunday.
On the St. Louis Blues …
- Lou Korac: Steve Ott had successful right hamstring surgery and will be reevaluated in three months.
On the Boston Bruins …
- Boston Bruins: Joonas Kemppainen was put on the IR yesterday.