Guhle getting better
Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brendan Guhle (upper-body) is “getting better” according to assistant coach Marty Wilford. They hope that he’ll be able to start skating soon.
de Haan out indefinitely with an eye injury
NHL.com: Statement from Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell on defenseman Calvin de Haan who will be out indefinitely.
“Calvin sustained an injury to his right eye last night but was released from the hospital in time to make the flight home with the team,” general manager Don Waddell said. “At this point, his eye is responding as we would hope. We are optimistic that he will make a normal recovery without restrictions to his ability to play hockey in the near future.”
Red Wings won’t rush Larkin back
Dana Wakiji: Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said that Dylan Larkin has a soft tissue injury. It’s shouldn’t be a long-term issue and he won’t play until he’s pain-free and has full range of motion.
Aston-Reese day-to-day … Letang still in a no-contact jersey
Pittsburgh Penguins: Head coach Mike Sullivan on injured Zach Aston-Reese: “He will be out with a lower-body injury. Right now his status is day-to-day.”
Pens Inside Scoop: Defenseman Kris Letang (upper-body) practiced in a no-contact jersey.
Hutton in a walking boot … Hughes to have MRI today
Irfaan Gaffar: Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ben Hutton is in a walking boot and will still likely be out for a while.
John Shannon: Defenseman Quinn Hughes will have an MRI on his swollen ankle this morning. He won’t be in the lineup against the Rangers. The Canucks have said that he won’t play until he’s 100 percent healthy.
Morrow practicing … Byfuglien still not with the main group
Ken Wiebe: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Joe Morrow practiced in a no-contact jersey. Defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is still not skating with the main group at practice.