Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

Morning Hits: Shaw, Perreault, Kreider, Hejda, Senators and Garon

Chris Kuc: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenville said that Andrew Shaw is day-to-day. Eric Stephens: Ducks Mathieu Perreault (lower-body) yesterday: "I felt good yesterday and I felt even better today. All set and ready to go." Steve Zipay: Rangers Chris Kreider (hand)…

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Morning Hits: Toews, Mitchell, Pokka, Miller Trade Recap, Poti and Tarasenko’s Rights Traded

Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews was under the weather yesterday but is expected to be ready for Game 1. Dennis Bernstein: Kings coach Sutter on defenseman Willie Mitchell's status: "hasn't skated yet, we'll see ." Arthur Staple: The Islanders can't sign…

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NHL Rumors III: Weber, Stars, Hayes, Panthers, Lupul, Tootoo, Spezza and Selanne

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile says "no" every time he's asked if he'll trade defenseman Shea Weber. Weber will make $14 million, with a $13 million lump sum. Poile says the Predators are in a "rebuild…

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NHL Names Bergeron, Kopitar and Toews As Selke Finalists

The NHL named their finalists for the 2013-14 Selke Trophy: Patrice Bergeron (Boston), Anze Kopitar (Los Angeles) and Jonathan Toews (Chicago). The Frank J. Selke Trophy is awardarded "to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the…

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Morning Hits: Bettman, Fleury, Culture and CHI-STL Matchup Chart

Dennis Bernstein: Gary Bettman: "We don't have any troubled franchises, The fundamentals are good." Jeremy White: Penguins Marc-Andre Fleury is working on his fifth consecutive postseason in which his save percentage is below .900. Ken Campbell: "I watch goals like the…

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Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Goalies

Renaud Lavoie: Lightning's Ben Bishop was on the ice this morning and will practice with teammates later this week if the series is extended. Rob Mixer: Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin won't play tonight. Nick Foligno and Dalton Prout are in.…

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NHL Video: Brent Seabrook’s Hit on David Backes

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook lays a big hit on St. Louis Blues forward David Backes. Do you think Seabrook will be suspended? If so, for how many games?

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Afternoon Hits: Injury Updates and Practice Notes From Today

Dan Rosen: Ducks Ryan Getzlaf is expected to be able to go in Game 2. X-rays were negative, suffered only a deep facial laceration that received several stitches. Chris Johnston: Lightning's Ben Bishop spent over 30 minutes on the ice…

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NHL Injuries: Toews, Kane, Malkin, Penner, Jackman, Byfuglien, Nikitin and de Haan

Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews (left arm) could start skating by the end of the week. Patrick Kane skated over the weekend and is expected to be ready by the start of the playoffs. Josh Yohe of…

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Afternoon Hits: Injuries, Scratches, Lines and Some Starting Goalies

Tracey Myers: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said that Patrick Kane could start skating "as early as tomorrow." Andy Strickland: Blues Alex Steen (upper-body) and Barrett Jackman (lower-body) are day-to-day. Their injuries are not serious, but they won't play tonight. Mike…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Panthers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Wild and Flames

Eric Stephens: Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau thinks that Cam Fowler could return by next week. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have sent Jonathan Racine back to the AHL as Ed Jovanovski is ready to return to the lineup. David Pollak: Sharks…

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Injury Notes: Letang, Kane, Bolland, Stuart, Eberle, Seidenberg, Mitchell, Moore and Ranger Speaks

Shelly Anderson: Penguins Kris Letang: " happened in my bathroom, so it could happen anywhere. I don’t feel skating with the guys." Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks expect Patrick Kane to be ready for the start of the playoffs. Alec Brownscombe: Maple…

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