Tag: Anaheim Ducks

Doan gets 3 games … Prospal out 6-8 weeks … Pavelec cleared for Practice … Green back on ice … plus more

Darren Dreger via twitter: Dreger confirms that Shane Doan is suspended for 3 games for his hit on Dan Sexton. Chris Botta via twitter: New York Rangers forward Vinny Prospal will be out 6-8 weeks after having surgery today. Katie…

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Video: Hits by Shane Doan on Fowler and Sexton will likely be looked by the League

9:19 am: Nick Kypreos via twitter: League is reviewing Shane Doan's late hit on Dan Sexton. 8:43 am: I'm sure Shane Doan's hits from last night will be reviewed by the league today, and I'm sure a fine or suspension…

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Brian Campbell 2 weeks away? Lebda in, Gunnarsson out … Nieuwendyk in tough spot … Matt Green 7-10 days away?

Colaiacovo with Johnson, Pietrangelo w/ Jackman, Brewer w/ Polak">Andy Stickland via twitter: Was told that Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell is about 2 weeks away from returning to the line up. James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Despite being…

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Rumor round-up from LeBrun and Garrioch … HNIC Hotstove video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ray Emery hasn't retired from the NHL, and is hoping to get back in the new year. “He’s working really hard. He wants to get back and he’s committed,” said agent J.P. Barry. Marc…

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Stumbling block for Coyotes sale … Leclaire injured … Fraser out 4-6 weeks … Lydman game time decision

David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: Chicago businessman Matthew Hulsizer has an agreement in principle with the City of Glendale which could give him $100 million from parking, taxes and property levies to help cover losses, on a multi-year…

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Z. Michalek out 2-4 weeks … Lydman cleared to play … Berglund on the block? Avs-Devs talks done?

Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will be out 2-4 weeks. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Toni Lydman has been cleared, but not sure when he'll play his first game for the Anaheim Ducks. Andy Strickland of True Hockey:…

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Savard to undergo physical exertion test soon … Staal and Tavares skate … Rafalski out 3-4 weeks

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE.com: Marc Savard will undergo a physical exertion test in the next few days. He's been doing low-intensity workouts, and has been making slow, steady progress. If/when he passes the test, it would be at least 4-6…

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Warrant for Graham James … Sutton out 6-8 weeks … Sharks juggle lines … League may have to plug Devil loophole

CP in the Globe and Mail: A Canada wide warrant will issued today for Graham James, a convicted sex offender. Winnipeg police are expected to lay new charges against James. Theo Fleury, and other have come forward wishing to press…

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Drury ready for Friday … Rangers interested in B. Richards? Tavares out still … Ducks not interested in Souray … plus more

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers center Chris Drury should be ready to go for Friday's home opener against the Maple Leafs. Drury has been out since September 20th with a broken finger. Erik Christensen suffered a groin and…

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Pavelec released from hospital … Varlamov to return this week? No talks yet between Kaberle-Leafs plus more

Merry Turkey to our Canadian readers, Happy Columbus Day to our American readers. Allan Walsh via twitter: Ondrej Pavelec was released from hospital yesterday and is back to home. Walsh thinks he'll be "back in action soon". Tarik El-Bashir of…

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Injury notes on Leighton, Giroux, Sutton, Savard, Spezza, and Armstong

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michael Leighton will be out 6-8 weeks as he'll require back surgery. Claude Giroux had x-rays after Thursday's game, but was back on the ice Friday at practice. Eric Stephens of…

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Chara next for Bruins … Laperriere doesn’t want to retire … Giroux X-rayed … Ivanans vs MacIntyre fight

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Boston Bruins are also looking to lock up Zdeno Chara to a contract extension. The 33-year old Chara will be a UFA at the end of the season, and is reportedly looking…

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