Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Knights and Jets

Sharks considering Brent Burns at forward if Tomas Hertl out?
On the Anaheim Ducks …

Eric Stephens: Defenseman Korbinian Holzer clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL.

On the Chicago Blackhawks ..

Elliotte Friedman: The Blackhawks put goaltender Jeff Glass on waivers.

On the Colorado Avalanche …

Mike Chambers: Forward Matt Nieto is questionable after suffering an injury after practice on Tuesday. Nathan MacKinnon was placed on the IR and the Avs recalled Rocco Grimaldi.

On the Dallas Stars …

Mark Stepneski: Forward Antoine Roussel didn’t practice yesterday because of back spasms. He’s listed as day-to-day.

On the Edmonton Oilers …

Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers put defenseman Andrej Sekera on the IR.

On the Los Angeles Kings …

Dennis Bernstein: The Kings have recalled forward Michael Mersch from the AHL.

On the San Jose Sharks …

San Jose Barracuda: The Sharks reassigned forwards Brandon Mashinter and Danny O’Regan and defenseman Tim Heed.

Kevin Kurz: Coach Pete DeBoer didn’t indicate whether Brent Burns would play forward if Tomas Hertl can’t play.

Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: Forward Tomas Hertl is “doubtful” for tonight against the Canucks.

“As positive as doubtful can be,” the Sharks coach said. “I don’t think, at this point, that it’s as serious as it could have been.”

The Sharks are already without Joe Thornton (knee) and Joel Ward (shoulder).

On the St. Louis Blues …

Jim Thomas: The Blues assigned forward Tage Thompson to the AHL.

On the Vegas Golden Knights …

NHL Player Safety: The NHL fined Deryk Engelland $2,688.17 for cross-checking Brandon Saad.

On the Winnipeg Jets …

NHL Player Safety: The NHL fined Dustin Byfuglien $5,000 for his slash on Capitals Jay Beagle.

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