On the Vancouver Canucks …
TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks GM Jim Benning confirms that forward Jannik Hansen will return to the lineup after the All-Star break.
TSN Radio Vancouver: Benning on defenseman Anton Rodin: He’s had a set-back with his knee – there is swelling. He’s continuing rehab and they are hoping he’s able to play again this year so they can make a decision on next season.
On the San Jose Sharks …
Curtis Pashelka: Forward Timo Meier was not a healthy scratch last night, he is dealing with an injury.
Curtis Pashelka: Logan Couture was sick earlier this week. He was hospitalized and lost about six pounds.
On the Anahein Ducks …
Lisa Dillman: Coach Randy Carlyle said that Jakob Silfverberg was being evaluated for an upper-body injury. He left the game early after taking a hit along the boards.
On the Colorado Avalanche …
Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs defenseman Tyson Barrie didn’t practice on Wednesday and missed last night’s game with a lower-body injury.
“It’s something that kind of popped up (Tuesday) after the game and didn’t get any better overnight, so we’re just going to have to re-evaluate him again (Friday) and see if he’s going to be good to go for San Jose,” Bednar said.