Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Roster notes ... Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Duncan Keith had surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee. He'll be out four to six weeks. Adam Vingan: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Victor Hedman will be in the…
Afternoon Hits: Tootoo, Ultimate Rankings, Injuries, Lines and Goalies
NHL Player Safety: Devils forward Jordin Tootoo has been fined $2,217.74 for a dangerous trip on Predators defenseman Seth Jones ESPN: 2015 Ultimate franchise rankings Tampa Bay (3rd overall) Anaheim (4th overall) Dallas (10th overall) Detroit (14th overall) Chicago (17th…
Afternoon Hits: Doan, Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Scott Burnside of ESPN: On Coyotes Shane Doan ... Doan on if this season is his last and if there would be regrets that he didn't choose another path as his career was winding down? "I understand it would be…
Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Roster notes: Elliotte Friedman: The Sabres put Matt Donovan on waivers. Washington Capitals: Coach Barry Trotz said that Alex Ovechkin will be a game time decision. He missed this mornings skate for personal reasons. Isabelle Khurshudyan: Capitals defenseman Taylor Chorney…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injuries, Lines and Starting Goalies
Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers claim Matt Fraser off waivers from the Bruins. David Pagnotta: On waivers: Matt Hackett (BUF), Dany Heatley (ANA), Magnus Paajarvi (STL) and Steve Pinizzotto (EDM). Derek Roy (NSH) clears waivers. Ken Wiebe: Jets Evander Kane is…
Quick Hits: Injuries, Line Combos and Goalies
Mike Harrington: Tyler Myers is back in the Sabres lineup tonight. Terry Koshan: The Maple Leafs loan Brandon Kozun to the Marlies on a conditioning stint. George Richards: Panthers Jussi Jokinen is likely out tonight with the flu. John Vogl:…
Quick Hits: Injuries, Lines and Starting Goalies
Alex Prewitt: Capitals Alex Ovechkin left practice early for precautionary reasons with an upper-body tweak. Farhan Lalji: Canucks Alex Burrows is expected to be in the lineup tonight. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Brenden Smith (infected hand) likely won't get clearance…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Updates, Lines and Starting Goalies
Michael Russo: Wild's Josh Harding clears waivers and is assigned to Iowa of the AHL. Mike Heika: The Blue Jackets claim Kevin Connauton. Randy Miller: Someone told Miller that Flyers Claude Giroux has a lower-body injury. Joe McDonald: Claude Julien…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Updates, Lines and Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: The Coyotes put David Schlemko on waivers. Steve Zipay: Rangers Michael Kostka cleared waivers. Chad Graff: A mumps vaccine was given to any Wild player that wanted one after last night's game. Ansar Khan: Pavel Datsyuk will be…
Afternoon Hits: Injury Updates, Line Combos and Starting Goalies
Chris Johnston: Lightning's Steven Stamkos said that his leg felt "a lot better" today. Helene St. James: The Red Wings put Johan Franzen on the IR after he experienced some concussion symptoms. Bob Duff: The Red Wings activate Joakim Andersson…
Afternoon Hits: Miller, Moulson, Stamkos, Zetterberg, Grabovski, JVR, Isles, Lines and Goalies
Jeremy Rutherford: Regarding Ryan Miller ... Rutherford thinks the Blues are interested, but no reason to believe something is imminent. Josh Yohe: Sabres Matt Moulson: "People have been trading me since the day I showed up in Buffalo. It's out…
Morning Hits: Kings-Leafs trade, Waviers, Avs, Sabres, Kings, Leafs, Coyotes and Starting Goalies
John Hoven: The Kings trade Brandon Kozun to the Maple Leafs for Andrew Crescenzi. Renaud Lavoie: On waivers yesterday: Dustin Jeffrey (DAL) and David Leneveu (NYR). Mike Heika: If Jeffrey clears, the Stars could assign him to the AHL, but not…