On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Wes Crosby: Defenseman Kris Letang said he has “no idea” on when he’ll be able to return to the lineup, “I have no timeframe.”
Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Letang is making “significant” progress.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Mark Masters: Defenseman Morgan Rielly didn’t practice yesterday and it seems unlikely that he plays before the All-Star break.
Mark Masters: Defenseman Martin Marincin practiced yesterday. Ben Smith took part in his first full practice since his injury.
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said that after this weekend Brayden Point will be “legitimately day to day.”
On the Ottawa Senators …
Chris Stevenson: Forward Mike Hoffman was not able to go last night.
On the New York Islanders …
Arthur Staple: Forward Anthony Beauvillier missed last night’s games with a sore foot from blocking a shot in their last game.
Andy Grazinao: Forward Anders Lee (illness) wasn’t able to go last night.
On the Baffalo Sabres …
John Vogl: Not sounding like defensemen Jake McCabe (shoulder) and Josh Gorges (abdominal) will be playing anytime soon.
On the New Jersey Devils …
Matt Louighlin: The Devils activated defenseman Yohann Auvitu off the IR and assigned him to the AHL.
