On the Dallas Stars …
Shawn Simpson: The Stars made forward Jason Spezza a healthy scratch yesterday. He has another year left on his deal at $7.5 million.
Scott Burnside: Stars GM Jim Nill said that he expects Spezza to play tonight in Detroit and added: “Like I said I think he knows he can be better too and we need more from him. I think we got a really good thing going here and he’s a big part of it, he’s one of our leaders, and we want him at his best.”
Bob McKenzie: Spezza has a full NMC and a modified NTC, but he’s only able to be traded at specific times of the year. He’s not able to be traded until 48 hours after the Stanley Cup is awarded, and the window closes September 1st.
On the Los Angeles Kings …
John Hoven: If/when Kevin Gravel plays two more NHL games, he’ll then require waivers to be sent to the AHL.
On the Nashville Predators …
Thomas Willis: Forward Viktor Arvidsson had to be helped off the ice during practice yesterday. He was not able to put any weight on his leg.
Thomas Willis: Forward Filip Forsberg was on the ice skating on his own yesterday.
Adam Vingan: The Predators have recalled goaltender Juuse Saros from the AHL.
On the St. Louis Blues …
Tom Timmermann: Forward Jaden Schwartz was on the ice yesterday for the first time since suffering his ankle injury.
On the San Jose Sharks …
Chris Johnston: The Sharks put defenseman Paul Martin on waivers. He carries a $4.85 million salary cap hit with salaries of $4.4 million this year and $4.25 million next year.
On the Vegas Golden Knights …
David Schoen: Coach Gerald Gallant said that forward Cody Eakin is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. He will travel with the team on their road trip. James Neal is also traveling with the team – he has a cold/’sinus thing.’
Vegas Golden Knights: The Golden Knights signed Deryk Engelland to a one-year contract extension worth $1.5 million.
Cap Friendly: Engelland’s deal also has up to $1 million in performance bonuses.