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Quick Hits: Nylander, Injury Updates and Some Line Combos
Mark Easson
Leafs PR: The Maple Leafs have recalled William Nylander from MODO and assigned him to the AHL. Darren Dreger: The Leafs have no intention of recalling Nylander from the Marlies. There was recall provision in Nylanders contract that had to be trigger by January 16th.
Shawn Mitchell: Blue Jackets Ryan Murray practiced for the first 40 minutes of a tough one hour practice. They are being careful with him.
Josh Yohe: Penguins Kris Letang didn’t practice today, but is expected to play tomorrow.
Arthur Staple: Mikhail Grabovski and Lubomir Visnovsky didn’t practice with the Islanders today.
Mark Stepneski: Both Vernon Fiddler (lower-body) and Jamie Benn didn’t practice with the Stars today.
Chuck Gormley: Capitals Dmitry Orlov is improving, but is not ready to go. They will recall a Dman.
Stephen Whyno: Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt will be out six- to eight-weeks after fracturing his shoulder blade while on a stint in the AHL.
Mark Stepneski: Stars prospect Radek Faksa had shoulder surgery last Friday.
Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens prospect Jared Tinordi has been diagnosed with a mild concussion.
