Tag: Frederik Andersen

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Oilers, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Leafs and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Noel Acciari could return to the lineup on Friday. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: Coach Ken Hitchcock said that if Tyler Pitlick, Radek Faksa and Brett…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Toronto Maple Leafs Primer

The Maple Leafs rebounded from a last place finish in 2016 to getting to the playoffs for the first time in four years due mostly to the exploits of a roster heavily populated with rookies, including Calder Trophy nominee Auston…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Offseason Priorities

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason priorities for the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1. Adding a top-four, skilled defenseman - With several players on their entry-level contracts for a couple more years and…

Mark Easson

Playoff Injuries: Leafs, Canadiens, Pens, Sens, Caps, Sharks, Ducks and Preds

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Goaltender Frederik Andersen on if he was worried about missing time after he left Saturday's game early: "Well, you have to go through the protocol & stuff" Kristen Shilton: Coach Mike Babcock on…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Stars, Kings, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Bickell

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Leafs PR: Defenseman Nikita Zaitsev left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Roman Polak left at the end of the second but returned in the third. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Sens, Islanders, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos is getting closer to returning to the Lightning lineup, possibly as early as this weekend. Stamkos said yesterday was his "best day yet." Stamkos…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Pens, Leafs, Habs, Wings, Panthers, Devils and Islanders

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Eddie Lack: "I'll keep doing test and rehab today to get back as soon as possible. Great to see the guys this morning thanks to everyone who stayed on the ice yesterday and @DetroitRedWings players…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: It's looking like the Maple Leafs won't be losing goaltender Frederik Andersen to a long-term injury. He was pulled on Saturday night, but was on the ice yesterday before practice,…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Islanders, Hurricanes, Devils and Senators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Goaltender Frederik Andersen left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that the Sabres doctor thought that Andersen should be pulled from the game. Chris…

Mark Easson

Bring Out Your Good: Free Agent Surprises

December is normally a time of good tidings. There has to be a nice list along with the list of naughty right? Exactly! Bring Out Your Bad: NHL Free Agent Under Performers It is fun when it comes to free…

Chris Wassel

Pucks in Depth: Frederik Andersen Rebounds and the Blue Jackets Exceeding Expectations

Frederik Andersen rebounding after rough start  When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded a pair of draft picks (30th overall in 2016 and a 2nd rounder in 2017) to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Frederik Andersen, and subsequently committed $25 million…

Todd Cordell

NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Sens, Hawks, Stars, Canucks and more

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Justin Abdelkader is out two to four weeks with a slight MCL sprain. Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Claude Julien said Patrice Bergeron is not injured and traveling with the…

Mark Easson