Quick Hits: Waivers, Roster Notes, Injuries and Starting Goalies
On waivers ... Bob McKenzie: The Toronto Maple Leafs put Milan Michalek on waivers. The NY Islanders put Steve Bernier on waivers. The Maple Leafs claim Ben Smith off waivers from the Avalanche. Bob McKenzie: The Arizona Coyotes put Jamie McBain…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sens, Canucks, Isles, Coyotes and Rangers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Simon Despres on the LTIR. Despres carries a $3.7 million salary cap hit, giving them some financial flexibility. Cap Friendly: The Ducks putting Despres on the LTIR likely happened before Saturday's roster…
NHL Injuries: Wild, Panthers, Stars, Penguins, Rangers and More
On the Minnesota Wild ... Dane Mizutani: Wild coach Bruce Boudreau didn't provide any update on Jared Spurgeon or Erik Haula. Dane Mizutani: Spurgeon is out with an upper-body injury. Haula looked like he was limping after practice, so might be…
NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Isles, Blues, Stars, Capitals and More
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Todd Walsh: Goaltender Mike Smith returned to Phoenix to get another opinion on his lower-body injury. He's still day-to-day. Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said they've received some test results on Smith, but they don't have a…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Isles, Blackhawks, Pens and More
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Lisa Dillman: The Kings hockey ops said that Jonathan Quick didn't have surgery and has opted for a procedure that doesn't involve surgery. Lisa Dillman: Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are expecting Quick…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Coyotes and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Eric Engels: Sidney Crosby isn't travelling with the Penguins. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Tom Reed: Defenseman Ryan Murray blocked a shot in the first period against the Bruins. He thinks he'll be ready for Friday.…
NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Pens, Rangers, Coyotes, Leafs, Blues and More
On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price worked out yesterday, but he's still day-to-day as his energy level and weight loss are issues. Renaud Lavoie: Price was on the ice for 30 minutes…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Oilers, Islanders, Bruins and Jets
On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday: The Rangers started the season with eight defensemen, but are now down to six healthy ones after their first two games. Coach Alain Vigneault said that Dan Girardi is "more than…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Hawks, Blues, Sabres and more
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Daren Millard: Jonathan Quick has a bad groin injury, with surgery a possibility. The Kings could be looking at Quick being out for three to four month. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: Have been…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Pens, Panthers, Jets, Oilers, Sabres and Canadiens
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: The Kings put Jonathan Quick on the IR yesterday with an unspecified lower-body injury. A team spokesperson said that he'll be week-to-week. Peter Budaj was recalled to backup…
NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Bruins, Lightning, Predators, Leafs and Kings
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Amanda Stein: Carey Price didn't travel with the team to Buffalo for their season opener. He missed practice yesterday with an illness. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Kevan Miller had surgery on…
NHL Injuries: Crosby, Bergeron and Eichel
On Sidney Crosby ... Pens Inside Scoop: Head coach Mike Sullivan on Sidney Crosby: "We'll take each day as it comes. We’re encouraged by the progress he's made to this point and we’ll go from there" Wes Crosby: Sullivan added that Crosby will…