Tag: Chris Pronger

Off-season questions for Flyers and Capitals … Pronger may have a herniated disc … Glendale wants a year extension

Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Though there is not confirmation yet, it's believed that Chris Pronger has a herniated disc that lead to the back and leg problems. Surgery could be a possibility. Tim Panaccio of CSNPilly: "Unless the Flyers get…

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Bob likely to start, Pronger doubtful … Capitals injuries and off-season notes … Tarasenko could join Blues next year

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: It looks like Sergei Bobrovsky will get the start tonight. He hasn't started since Game 2 of the Buffalo series. Chris Pronger is doubtful for tonight, but hasn't been ruled out by GM Paul…

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Richards being patient … Lydman has surgery, Sutton struggled … Sabres could use a veteran D … Quick playoff notes

Mark Stepneski of the ESPN Dallas: Brad Richards is being patient with his decision to hit the free agent market on July 1st. “Right now there is no deadline in sight because July 1 is so far away,” Richards said.…

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Pronger has back, hamstring injury? Video of Adam McQuaid crashing into boards … Penguins off-season … Lou wants Hitch? Stars sale getting closer

Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Chris Pronger missed last night's game with an 'undisclosed injury', sources say he hurt his back at the end of Round 1 against the Sabres or before the start of Round 2. He may also have…

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Columbus wouldn’t mind moving to East … Could Malkin return this year? Derek Roy could be back for Game 7

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Columbus Blue Jackets have brought up the idea of moving to the Eastern Conference. It's not likely to happen anytime soon, if at all. A team from the East would have to move…

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Pronger and Carter done for series? Who’ll be in net for Flyers? Isles retain Nabokov’s rights … Laich to 1st line

Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: A source close to the Flyers said that Chris Pronger won't be in the lineup for the rest of the series. Pronger is still experiencing pain in his fractured hand, and can't really take contact to…

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3 or 4 days left to save Coyotes? Bryzgalov isn’t a fan of Winnipeg … Pronger Game 5 decision this morning … Bruins expected more of Kaberle

Damian Cox via twitter: The Major of Glendale may have "let the cat out of the bag by saying" that there could only be 3 or 4 days left to get a deal done to save the Coyotes. Paul Friesen…

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Carter injured … Pronger and Seabrook could be back for Game 5 … Video of Richards elbow on Kaleta

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers 1-0 loss to the Sabres last night could turn out to be pretty costly. Mike Richards had a 5-minute major for elbowing Patrick Kaleta, and it could be under review by the…

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Torres not suspended … Boucher in, Leighton backup? Update on Pronger, Bolland, Leopold, Seguin, Chara, Zetterberg and Jovanovski

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Dreger reporting there will be no supplementary discipline for Raffi Torres hit on Seabrook. Tracey Myers via twitter: Quenneville said that Seabrook is "likely" to play tomorrow and is "optomistic" that Bolland and Bickell will play…

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Bolland and Pronger doubtful for their Game 3’s … Bob or Boosh? Burke to put out an offer sheet? Options for Leafs

Chris Kuc via twitter: David Bolland is doubtful for Game 3 according to coach Joel Quennville. Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Backstrom and Arnott trade places at yesterday's practice. Capitals forward lines: Ovechkin-Arnott-Knuble, Sturm-Backstrom-Semin, Laich-Johansson-Chimera, Hendricks-Gordon-Bradley, King-Beagle-Fehr Sam Carchidi…

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Will Ryan get suspended for skate stomp? Pronger and Zetterberg are unable to go in their Game 2’s

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger skated yesterday but didn't shoot any pucks due to his injured right hand. It doesn't look like he'll play until Monday at the earliest. A source denied the rumor that…

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Some off-season decisions for the Flames … Kreider staying on College … Bolland and Brower back for Hawks … Pronger day-to-day still

Ian Busby of the Calgary Sun: Flames forward Curtis Glencross potted 24 goals this season, and now he's looking to cash in. “I want a long-term deal. That’s our biggest factor right now.” He made $1.2 million this past season,…

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