Johns skates but still dealing with headaches
Sean Shapiro: Defenseman Stephen Johns was on the ice yesterday but he is still dealing with headaches. This is more than just a hockey injury. Not easy to deal with headaches that are 24/7.
Russell needs trainers to give the okay
Nick Cotsonika: Edmonton Oilers coach Todd McLellan said that defenseman Kris Russell passed his tests and just needs the trainers to give him the okay.
Forsberg’s injury not serious
Mark Lazerus: Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville doesn’t think that Anton Forsberg injury is significant.
Wilson to appeal
Isabelle Khurshudyan: Washington Capitals coach Todd Reirden said that he’s spoken with forward Tom Wilson and he will be appealing his 20 game suspension.
Goodrow get a two-year deal
Kevin Kurz: San Jose Sharks forward Barclay Goodrow‘s two-year deal is worth $1.825 million with a $1 million salary next year, $825,000 in 2020-21.
Canadiens sign Fleury to ELC
Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens have signed defenseman Cale Fleury to a three-year entry-level deal.
Arpon Basu: The signing would likely mean that Fleury will remain in the AHL and not go back to junior.
Lee named Islanders captain
New York Islanders: The NY Islanders have named Anders Lee as their 15th captain in NHL history. Josh Bailey, Cal Clutterbuck and Andrew Ladd will be alternate captains.
Brian Comptom: Lee on being named captain with only one year left on his contract: “To me, I don’t think they would have done this if they didn’t feel it was right. Things are going to play themselves out. I’m not too worried about that in that regard right now at all. This season is what we’re worried about.”
Blackhawks place Maletta on unconditional waivers
Elliotte Friedman: The Chicago Blackhawks have put Jordan Maletta on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.
BoG meeting in December
NHL Public Relations: The NHL’s Board of Governors meeting will take place on December 3rd and 4th at The Cloister Sea Island Georgia.
Leafs sign an AHL goaltender
Lance Hornby: The Toronto Marlies sign goaltender Jeff Glass to an AHL contract.