On the Boston Bruins …
Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Adam McQuaid will be out for approximately eight weeks after having surgery to repair a broken right fibula.
Joe Haggerty: Players missing practice yesterday: Adam McQuaid, Kevan Miller, David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
John Vogl: The Sabres put Jacob Josefson on the IR and recalled defenseman Taylor Fedun.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings and Andreas Athanasiou agreed on a one-year, $1.3875 million deal. The deal is not official as the Red Wings need to move some salary out first to fit him in.
On the New York Rangers …
Chris Johnston: The Rangers put Malte Stromwall on unconditional waivers for mutual termination of his contract.
On the Anaheim Ducks …
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Defenseman Cam Fowler had to be helped off the ice. He wasn’t able to put any weight on his right left after crashing into the boards.
Coach Randy Carlyle on Fowler
“He’ll have an assessment done tomorrow and find out the extent of the damage. … Hopefully it isn’t too long.”
If it’s a strain, it could be weeks. If isn’t a tear, it could be months.
Eric Stephens: Forward Patrick Eaves went to see a specialist, but no other update.
On the Nashville Predators …
Thomas Willis: Defenseman Yannick Weber (IR) practiced with the Preds yesterday.
On the St. Louis Blues …
Andy Strickland: Defenseman Colton Parayko is expected to be in the lineup tonight. He blocked a shot with his hand in their last game.