NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Avalnache, Stars, Predators, Islanders, Maple Leafs, and the Canucks

Brett Pesce may not return in the second round. Auston Matthews skates again but no update. Thatcher Demko is “generally progressing.”

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, and the St. Louis Blues

Kings remain interested in Jakob Chychrun. The Blues will have some decisions to make with their pending UFAs. The Predators will need to make a move.

NHL News: Cole Smith, Vakub Vrana, Jaromir Jagr, Dustin Brown, and John Tortorella

Predators re-sign Cole Smith. Jakub Vrana stuck in the minors. Jaromir Jagr passes Wayne Gretzky. John Tortorella’s letter to season ticket holders.

NHL News: Bishop, Canadiens, Flames, Predators, Sharks and Panthers

Bishop to waive NMC for the expansion draft. Flames re-sign Ritchie. Panthers re-sign Forsling, Duclair, and buyout Yandle.