Injury Notes: Wings, Sabres, Leafs, Wild, Senators and Avs
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said that Niklas Kronwall could be ready for their season opener against the Lightning. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Sabres Zach Bogosian has a pulled…
Morning Hits: Released from PTOs and Injury Updates
On PTOs ... Erik Erlendsson: The Tampa Bay Lightning made 24 cuts yesterday, including releasing defenseman James Wisniewski who was on a PTO. Chris Johnston: The Arizona Coyotes released forward Zach Boychuk from his PTO. On the Calgary Flames ...…
Quick Hits: PTO and Injury Updates
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Christian Ehrhoff will join the Bruins training camp on Monday on a PTO according to coach Claude Julien: "Good size D-man, skates well, moves puck well." On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Tyler…
NHL Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Isles, Coyotes, Ducks and Stars
On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: The Blues announced today that forward Jaden Schwartz will miss four weeks with an elbow injury. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen has no timeline on his…
Rumors and Notes: Kings, Hawks, Sobotka, Panthers and more
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Kings coach Darryl Sutter indicated that it's too early to say if they will go with seven or eight defensemen. A decision could come up next week. On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…
Afternoon Hits: Isles, Leafs, Panthers, Hawks, Devils and more
On the New York Islanders ... Darren Dreger: The Islanders have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a one-year deal worth $1 million. The Senators were one of seven teams interested in Seidenberg. All teams wanted to wait, but the Islanders were…
Afternoon Hits: Blues, Kings, Panthers, Hawks, Sens and more
On the St. Louis Blues ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL and central registry confirmed that Vladimir Sobotka will return to Avangard Omsk. Aivis Kalnins: Avangard released a statement saying that Sobotka is under contract with them and has no rights to play…
Afternoon Hits: Marchand, Hawks, Pens, Isles, Devils and Sens
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…
Morning Hits: Steen, Failed Physicals and Injury Notes
On the St. Louis Blues ... St. Louis Blues: The Blues and Alex Steen agree on a four-year contract extension worth $23 million. Cap Friendly: Steen's salary cap hit will be $5.75 million. The Blues have $59.4 million committed to 16 players…
Injury Notes: Long-term Injuries, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
On Long-Term Injuries ... LW3H: List of players who are still under contract, but are out for the year/indefinitely/'retired': Chris Pronger (ARI), Pavel Datsyuk (ARI), Dave Bolland (ARI), Marc Savard (NJ), Ryane Clowe (NJ), David Clarkson (CBJ), Ladislav Smid (CGY),…
Injury Notes: Stars, Kings, Bruins, Lightning, Preds, Flames and Coyotes
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Stars GM Jim Nill said that Tyler Seguin (heel) will be re-evaluated on Tuesday or Wednesday: "Hope he can be close by then." He won't skate before then. Mike Heika: Nill said that Radek Faksa…
Morning Hits: Kessel, Caps, Flyers, Wings, Leafs and Jackets
On Phil Kessel ... Joe McDonald of ESPN: Phil Kessel said in a text that his tweet wasn't directed at Team USA players. "Of course it wasn't directed at the players," Kessel said in a text to ESPN. "I know how…