NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Jackets, Wild, Canadiens, Devils, Isles, Sens, Leafs, Canucks and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Shannon: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa had surgery on his hand to remove scar tissue and he'll be out the lineup for two to five weeks. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet…
NHL Injuries: Isles, Hurricanes, Habs, Capitals, Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Wild and Canucks
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Jordan Eberle took a hit in practice on Thursday. He said he was sore yesterday but should be okay to play this weekend. Arthur Staple: Forward Cal Clutterbuck said he felt…
NHL News: Wings, Senators, Canadiens, Islanders, Flyers, Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Kings, Sharks and Jets
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Defenseman Niklas Kronwall had a good practice yesterday and is hopeful for tonight. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Erik Karlsson had been hoping to play…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Expansion Notes, Wild, Bruins and Islanders
On the Vegas Golden Knights and Expansion Notes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Golden Knights have talked to Kris Russell's reps. There hasn't been anything serious to this point. Vegas will check in with several UFAs. Darren Dreger: Free…
Non Playoff Teams Injuries: Lightning, Islanders, Sabres and Coyotes
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos said yesterday that they may have "got a little bit ahead of ourselves" on his potential return to the lineup. He wouldn't have been…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Sabres, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Pens and Flyers
On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Roberto Luongo is fine after leaving Wednesday's game because of cramping. He received some IVs and will be okay. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: Derek Grant left last night's game with…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Red Wings and Islanders
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin practiced yesterday in a no-contract jersey, but he did take a bit of contact at practice yesterday. It was the first contact he's taken since he suffered…
NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Flyers, Devils, Islanders, Stars and Kings
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is day-to-day and they've recalled Daniel Altshuller. On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: Defenseman Michael Del Zotto has a bone bruise on his leg. There is no change in…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Caps, Sens, Leafs, Rangers, Pens, Habs and Islanders
On the Washington Capitals ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Defenseman John Carlson didn't practice yesterday and he is doubtful for tonight's game against the Blues. Carlson missed Monday's game with a lower-body injury. Coach Barry Trotz said that Carlson…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Updates on Ten Teams
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that he didn't know if Victor Hedman (illness) would be able to play tonight. J.T. Brown (upper-body) likely won't be in the lineup. On the Washington Capitals…
Pucks in Depth: Radulov A Great Addition For Canadiens … The Isles Overpaid Clutterbuck
Alexander Radulov proving to be a great addition to Montreal For years the Montreal Canadiens have gone as far as goaltender Carey Price has taken them. In 2013-14 they finished 21st in goals for, 14th among all playoff teams, while…
NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Pens, Stars, Blues, Sharks and More
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Anders Lee is out indefinitely with a fractured leg. He was hit by a Johnny Boychuk slap shot on Thursday. His season is over regardless of how far the Islanders make…