On the Anaheim Ducks …
Helene Elliott: Forward Ryan Kesler said he’s still a ways away from returning to the lineup. Forward Ryan Getzlaf is closer to returning and will travel with the team on their next trip.
Anaheim Ducks: Getzlaf said he’ll be wearing a visor in the feature. On his injury: “It’s been frustrating. Feeling good physically and watching the guys grind through this has been tough.”
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Craig Morgan: The Coyotes loaned Marek Langhamer to Komata Brno of the Czech Extraliga yesterday. The Coyotes had a logjam of goalie prospects, and this was always an option.
On the Dallas Stars …
Scott Burnside: Stars goaltender said he tweaked his back after Tuesday’s game. He missed Thursday’s game but said he should be ready for today’s game against Vegas.
Mark Stepneski: Coach Ken Hitchcock said that Bishop and Antoine Roussel (illness) are close to being ready.
Mark Stepneski: Forward Martin Hanzal (hamstring) and defenseman Marc Methot (knee) both skated before practice for an hour.
Mark Stepnoski: The Stars assigned forward Curtis McKenzie to the AHL.
On the Nashville Predators …
Adam Vingan: The Predators have put forward Ryan Johansen on the IR retroactive to December 2nd.
On the San Jose Sharks …
Kevin Kurz: Defenseman Tim Heed could be an option for the Sharks today.
On the St. Louis Blues …
Jeremy Rutherford: The Blues have put goaltender Carter Hutton on the IR.
On the Vancouver Canucks …
Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks reassign goaltender Thatcher Demko to the AHL.
On the Vegas Golden Knights …
Vegas Golden Knights: The Golden Knights activated forward David Perron from the IR before last night’s game. He had missed their previous six games.