Tag: Derek Dorsett

NHL News: Preds and Jets, Caps and Lightning, Red Wings and Canucks

On the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets ... David Pagnotta: Game 7 between the Predators and Jets in on Thursday starting at 8:00 PM ET. Chris Johnston: Some numbers through six games from @NatStatTrick. ES shot attempts: 338-338 ES shots:…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens, Rangers, Preds, Canucks, Lines and Pairings

Waivers ... Michael Russo: The Wild claimed defenseman Nate Prosser off waivers from the Blues. Elliotte Friedman: Kyle Quincey and Jordin Tootoo cleared waivers. Elliotte Friedman: The Buffalo Sabres put Matt Tennyson on waivers. The Capitals put Nathan Walker on…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Stars, Kings, Wild, Sharks and Canucks

On the Dallas Stars ... Marc Antoine Godin: Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock on revealing injuries. "I think we collectively hate playing the game. What I mean by that is we say upper body, then you go on the phone,…

Mark Easson

Pacific Division: Vancouver Canucks Season Outlook

Forwards Consider the Canucks’ youth movement in effect. For the first time since 2005-06, one of Vancouver’s top two scorers last year wasn’t named Sedin. 22-year-old center Bo Horvat led Vancouver with 52 points on 20 goals and 32 assists.…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Expansion Draft: Vancouver Canucks Primer

The Vancouver Canucks will have some interesting decisions to make on who to protect in the expansion draft coming up. Will they go seven forwards, three defenseman, and one goaltender or will they go eight skaters (forwards/defenseman) and one goaltender.…

Hunter Hodies

Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Blues, Canucks and Avs

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Forward Jiri Hudler practiced with teammates yesterday. He is doing better, but will need more practices before he able to return to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Johnny Oduya is expected to practice tomorrow.…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Sharks, Blues, Stars, Canucks and Predators

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks forward Tomas Hertl is out indefinitely with a sprained right knee. Sharks GM Doug Wilson: "Hertl will undergo a minor procedure tomorrow under the direction of the Kaiser Permanente medical…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Stars, Hawks, Canucks, Ducks, Bruins, Wild and more

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Patrick Sharp (concussion-like symptoms) worked out on Sunday. Cody Eakin (knee) is skating but is still two to three weeks away from returning to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Forward Ales Hemsky will be…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Canes, Canucks, Lightning and more

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. It is likely a forearm injury - he was hit by the puck. Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier left last night's game…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Stars, Bruins, Sabres, Blues and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby returned to full-contract practice yesterday and could return tonight against the Panthers. Crosby's been out since October 7th. "I feel good," Crosby said. "It's good to have some days like…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sens, Canucks, Isles, Coyotes and Rangers

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Simon Despres on the LTIR. Despres carries a $3.7 million salary cap hit, giving them some financial flexibility. Cap Friendly: The Ducks putting Despres on the LTIR likely happened before Saturday's roster…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Blues, Stars, Bruins, Flames, Canadiens and More

On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Jay Bouwmeester and Carl Gunnarsson are out tonight. Andy Strickland: Alex Steen will return tonight and will center David Backes and Patrik Berglund. On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Brett Ritchie…

Mark Easson