Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both David Krejci and Adam McQuaid could return today. "Yes, a chance for both. We’ll get a better idea after skate. If we like where they’re at then they’ll…

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Eastern Conference news: Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that when defenseman Zach Werenski is ready to return to the lineup, he'll back paired with Seth Jones. Markus Nutivaara will remain in their top four as Tortorella said…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators and Penguins

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Though healthy, defenseman Adam McQuaid didn't play last night. Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both David Krejci and Peter Cehlarik are skating but not ready to play yet. On the Columbus Blue Jackets…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Senators and Johnny Bower

On the Arizona Coyotes ... NHL Player Safety: Coyotes forward Zac Rinaldo has waived his right to have an in-person hearing and will have a phone hearing today. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Columbus Blue Jackets: Forward Tyler Motte…

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NHL News: Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Athletic: Forward Cam Atkinson is expected to be out the Blue Jackets lineup for the next four to six weeks with a fractured right foot. Atkinson's foot was broken on Saturday…

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Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Islanders and Leafs

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: Forward Ryan O'Reilly missed last night's game. He went back to Buffalo for family reasons. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: Coach John Tortorella would only say that defenseman Zach Werenski…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Senators, Devils, Rangers, Sharks and Leafs

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Kesler (hip) was on the ice practicing again yesterday. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Adam McQuaid will be a game-time decision today. On…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Wild, Predators, Devils and Penguins

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been skating on his own according to GM John Chayka. Hjalmarsson has been out with an upper-body injury. There are still no plans for Hjalmarsson to start practicing the…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Jets, Oilers, Canadiens, Blue Jackets, Penguins and Senators

On the Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Can see the Vancouver Canucks increasing their efforts to trade defenseman Erik Gudbranson. It's doubtful that they are interested…

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Eastern Conference News: Overseas Games, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Penguins and Capitals

On NHL games overseas ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA have talked about playing games in Europe and Asia next year, possibly six teams. Among the countries discussed are China, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Jim Matheson: Have heard that…

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Eastern Conference News: Jackets, Red Wings, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Lightning and Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets assigned forward Tyler Motte to the AHL On the Detroit Red Wings ... NHL Player Safety: Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader was fined $5,000 for spearing Islanders defenseman…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Defenseman Adam McQuaid could be cleared to return to the lineup as early as tonight. If he doesn't get into the lineup tonight, he should be ready later this week.…

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