Tag: Boston Bruins

NHL Injuries: Jones, Faulk, Edmundson, Hunwick, Rieder, Nelson and More

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones will be out for three weeks after suffering a hairline fracture to the top of his right foot. "Just a weird play," Jones said.…

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Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Nazem Kadri’s Hit on Daniel Sedin

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers activate Michael Del Zotto from the LTIR and place Boyd Gordon on the LTIR. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Odland: Forward Kris Versteeg is out a few weeks with a groin…

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Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Department of Player Safety

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan: Forward Mike Fisher is day-to-day with an upper body injury. He didn't practice yesterday. Mike Ribeiro was given a maintenance day. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: There is no timeline of Jussi Jokinen…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Flyers, Canadiens, Jets and Sharks

On the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Teams have contacted the Boston Bruins about forward Ryan Spooner. Spooner will be a restricted free agent at the end of the…

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NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba – Winnipeg Jets and Boston Bruins

On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: It's "status quo" for Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and Jacob Trouba's agent Kurt Overhardt. The December 1st deadline for RFAs to be eligible to play in the NHL…

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NHL Rumors: Goaltenders – Islanders, Penguins, Panthers

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Some thoughts on the Islanders and their goaltending situation. Don't think that there is much of a trade market for Jaroslav Halak due to his salary and that he has one year…

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NHL Injuries: Stars, Hawks, Canucks, Ducks, Bruins, Wild and more

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Patrick Sharp (concussion-like symptoms) worked out on Sunday. Cody Eakin (knee) is skating but is still two to three weeks away from returning to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Forward Ales Hemsky will be…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Devils-Hawks, Red Wings and Coyotes

Scouting the New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks ... Dan Rice: Scouts listed for the Devils-Blackhawks game last night: Islanders, Kings, Las Vegas, Stars, Flyers, Panthers, Canadiens and Penguins. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) The…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Lightning, Pens, Ducks, Kings and more

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes didn't travel with the team and will be evaluated after the weekend. He could join the team at some point on their road trip. Amalie Benjamin: Tuukka Rask is traveling with the…

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Morning Hits: Lindholm, Wisniewski, Rangers and Pastrnak

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Breakdown of Hampus Lindholm's six-year contract: $3M (2016-17), $6M (2017-18), $6.75M (2018-19), $5.25M (2019-20), $3.75M (2020-21), $6.75M (2021-22). Pierre LeBrun: Contract has some lockout protection for 2020-21 season with the lower salary. The NHL or NHLPA…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Penguins, Rangers and Jets

On the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sportsnet Intermission: Elliotte Friedman when asked about the Bruins goaltending situation: (myNHLtraderumors transcribing) "Well I think they were hoping that Mike Condon would be on waivers from Pittsburgh. Matt Murray returned last night…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Canucks, Coyotes, Stars, Rangers and Ducks

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: David Backes will be out for at least the next couple games, with a couple weeks more likely. Backes had his olecranon brusa removed from his elbow yesterday. The Bruins will…

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