Western Conference Injury Updates and Notes
Western Conference Injury Updates ... On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville confirms that Marian Hossa will return to the lineup tonight. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ryan Getzlaf wasn't in the lineup last night due…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Bruins, Devils, Lightning, Flames, Stars and Sharks
On the Philadelpia Flyers ... Adam Gretz of Pro Hockey Talk: Goaltender Steve Mason left last night's game early with possibly a hand injury. The Flyers didn't say what the issues was, nor his status. Philadelphia Flyers: GM Ron Hextall said…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Panthers, Flyers, Devils, Hawks, Wings, Kings and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Defenseman Kris Letang missed his seventh consecutive game with a lower-body injury. Goaltender Matt Murray suffered a lower-body injury in the second period and didn't return for the third.…
Pucks in Depth: Matthew Tkachuk Making an Impact … Minnesota Wild Overachieving
Rookie Matthew Tkachuk making an impact for the Flames ... When talking about the league's top rookies, Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine, and Zach Werenski are the names most commonly mentioned. While each of the three has been fantastic, they aren't the…
NHL Injuries: Preds, Kings, Stars, Flames, Hurricanes, Sabres and More
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: P.K. Subban missed his fifth straight game with an upper-body injury. "A little disappointing," Predators general manager David Poile told 102.5-FM on Tuesday afternoon. "We all thought that there was a…
Rink Rumblings: Pacific Division – Trade Gifts From Santa
As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…
NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Flames, Oilers, Lightning and Rangers
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Brendan Savage: Goaltender Jimmy Howard will be out for four to six weeks with a mild MCL sprain according to GM Ken Holland. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Troy Brouwer left…
Flames Should Not Trade Dougie Hamilton … Panthers Tim Rowe’s Slow Start
Hamilton playing at an elite level for the Flames Dating back to the summer, there were reports the Calgary Flames were at least considering the possibility of trading Dougie Hamilton. Those rumors picked up considerably when the Flames got off…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Caps, Lightning, Hawks, Flames, Stars, Wild, Coyotes and Blues
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Center Sidney Crosby said he went through concussion protocol, but the issue was a stinger in his neck. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Matt Niskanen said he's feeling better, but…
Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Sharks, Flames, Ducks and Stars
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Defenseman Brent Seabrook won't play tonight after suffering an apparent head injury on Tuesday. "He's not going to play (Friday)," coach Joel Quenneville said of Seabrook. "But we'll say he's…
Quick Hits: Maple Leafs, Svatos, Bruins, Rangers, Flames, Coyotes and Starters
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs put backup goaltender Jhonas Enroth on waivers. Enroth posted a 3.94 GAA, a .872 save percentage and carries a $750,000 salary cap hit. It's not known who…
NHL Injuries: Nurse, Staal, Ferland, Garrison and MacArthur
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Terry Jones: Concussion spotters pulled Connor McDavid off the ice after his incident with Jared Spurgeon. (later returned) Jason Gregor: McDavid on being pulled off: "I was shocked. I hit my mouth. I tried to make a case…