Tag: Dan Girardi

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Hawks, Isles, Rangers, Pens and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Michelle Gingras: Defenseman Victor Hedman practiced with the team yesterday in a regular jersey. Erik Erlendsson: There is a good chance that Victor Hedman returns to the lineup on Saturday. He's expected to be…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Isles, Hawks, Leafs and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Stephen Whyno: Defenseman Victor Hedman (upper-body) and Ryan Callahan (lower-body) missed last night's game. Dan Rosen: Coach Jon Cooper isn't sure if either Hedman or Callahan will be in the lineup for either of…

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NHL Rumors: Radulov, Leafs, Lyon, and the Rangers

On Alexander Radulov and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Slava Malamud: Inside sources are saying that the Alexander Radulov and Toronto Maple Leafs rumor is part of the rumor war between SKA and CSKA. There is no truth to the…

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Rumors II: Rangers and Bruins

On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton could have a quiet trade deadline due to a weak and expensive trade market. Leonard thinks are some options out there that…

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Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Panthers, Caps, Devils and More

On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Coach Ken Hitchcock injury update. Paul Stastny is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is not ruled out for tonight. Jake Allen is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Jay Bouwmeester…

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Afternoon Hits: Injuries, Waivers and Roster Note

On the New York Rangers ... NY Rangers: Coach Alain Vigneault said that Dan Girardi is day-to-day with swelling in his knee and won't be in the lineup. Andrew Gross: Derek Stepan (ribs) and Kevin Klein (oblique) wore non-contact jersey's…

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Injuries: Sharks, Canucks, Oilers, Penguins and More

On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Logan Couture returned from a broken fibula earlier this week, but is now out indefinitely after requiring emergency surgery to stop bleeding in his right thigh.…

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Rumors: Rangers, Canadiens, Leafs, Devils, Islanders, and Flyers

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) 50-50 on the Rangers re-signing defenseman Keith Yandle as a lot will depend on how the team plays this year, where they sit at the trade deadline, the maturation of Brady Skjei, and their salary…

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Injuries: Hall, Jackets, Parise, Nichushkin, Perry, Flames and Girardi

Chris Wescott: Oilers Taylor Hall could be in the Oilers lineup against the Coyotes. “I think if morning skate goes as well as I think it will then I’ll be playing,” Hall said. “There’s not too much pain anymore,” he said.…

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Rumors II: Vegas, Leafs, Hurricanes, Rangers and Flyers

Josh Kosman and Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Billionaire William Foley is in advanced talks with the NHL about bringing a team to Las Vegas for the 2017-18 season. “He’s the real deal,” a source said. “He has deep…

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Quick Hits: Injuries, Line Combos and Defensive Pairings

Erik Erlendsson: Lightning's Victor Hedman will be out four to six weeks after having surgery to repair his fractured finger. Ansar Khan: Pavel Datsyuk is skating on a line with Henrik Zetterberg and Justin Abdelkader this morning. The Wings send…

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Injuries: Stastny, Girardi, Hedman, Hanzal, Laich plus more

Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Paul Stastny is out week-to-week with a shoulder injury. Steve Zipay: Rangers Dan Girardi is day-to-day after receiving some stitches from blocking a shot. Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: Victor Hedman "could miss a significant…

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