On Brad Marchand …
General Fanager: Brad Marchand’s contract extension with the Bruins carries a no-movement clause for the first five season. It turns to a modified no-trade for the final three years. 2022-23: 6 team trade list, 2023-24: 15 team no-trade list, 2024-25: 8 team no-trade list.
On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Chris Kuc: Defenseman Duncan Keith practiced yesterday and his knee felt good. He was asked to take part in their second practice, but he didn’t.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Dave Molinari: Goaltender Matt Murray will be out three to six weeks with a broken hand that he suffered at the World Cup of Hockey.
Pens Inside Scoop: Matt Murray isn’t sure if his recovery would be closer to three or six weeks: “This time of year, you definitely don’t want to rush back.” Murray added: “That’s going to be the biggest challenge, not pushing myself too hard to come back and re-injuring it.”
Josh Yohe: There was no update on Nick Bonino. Coach Mike Sullivan didn’t think his foot (hit by a puck) was serious.
On the New York Islanders …
New York Islanders: The Islanders put Mikhail Grabovski on the team’s IR list with an upper-body injury.
Andy Graziano: Clarifying Grabovski – he didn’t pass his physical and is listed as “injured non-roster.”
Arthur Staple: The Islanders announce PTOs for Steve Bernier, Connor Jones and Patrick Cullity.
Arthur Staple: The Islanders are giving Nikolay Kulemin a few days off after the World Cup to decompress. He’ll be at camp on Thursday.
New Jersey Devils …
Andrew Gross: Patrik Elias was on the ice skating by himself this morning at the practice rink.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Sens Communication: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said that Clarke MacArthur has a concussion and will be evaluated daily.
Bruce Garrioch: Dorion expects that Mark Stone will be ready for their opener against the Maple Leafs.
Ken Warren: (Saturday) Stone has a concussion and there is no timetable for his return.
