Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Tkachuk in London, Hextall Back With Kings, and Offseason Signing Numbers

Injury Updates

Ryan Rishaug: Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland said they’re optimistic that forward Connor McDavid will be ready for opening night. McDavid could even see some preseason action later this week.

A decision is still up to the doctors. They won’t commit to anything just yet.

Larry Brooks: New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin left last night’s game with a mild groin strain. He didn’t return for the third period.

Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said that Erik Haula left last night’s game for precautionary reasons. It is not related to a knee.

• Cory Lavalette: Haula left with a lower-body injury.

Caley Chelios: Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that forward Patrick Maroon “tweaked something” and is listed as day-to-day.

Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Vinnie Hinostroza is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson is sick.

Isabelle Khurshudyan: Washington Capitals forward Lars Eller is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The Capitals are being cautious with him.

Tkachuk skating in London

Ryan Pyette: Calgary Flames restricted free agent forward Matthew Tkachuk is skating with the London Knights (OHL) while he awaits a new contract.

Hextall back with the LA Kings

Dennis Bernstein: Ron Hextall will be a part-time advisor to Hockey Operations for the Los Angeles Kings.

Recapping some player signings numbers from the offseason