Tag: James Neal

Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Rask, Iginla and Penguins

Bob McKenzie: McKenzie thinks that the Oilers will deal their No. 7 overall pick, as well as some players. Bob McKenzie: The Flyers are in the market for a defenseman and could be willing to move one of Brayden Schenn…

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Injury updates for the Canadiens, Wild and Penguins … Vanek may eye Wild … KHL chasing Voynov

Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens Max Pacioretty and Brian Gionta skated yesterday and traveled with the team. Coach Michel Therrien said they were day-to-day and could play today. Rachael Blount of the Star Tribune: Wild coach Mike Yeo said…

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Injury Notes: Neal, Staal, Pominville, Backstrom, Emery, Bolland, Gaborik, Kane and Stuart

Kevin Gorman and Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins James Neal left last night;s game in the second period after being slashed by Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic and crashing into the boards. Neal seemed to be favoring his…

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Roster and Goalie Notes: Senators, Canes, Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Canucks, Devils, Caps, Panthers, Blues and Predators

Darren Dreger: Senators confirm that Erik Karlsson will be in the lineup tonight. Sidney Crosby is having more dental work done today.  Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Alexander Semin has a concussion. Boston Bruins: Nathan Horton not on the ice today. Last…

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Roster and Goalie Notes: Horton, Karlsson, Pens, Kane, Oilers, Canucks, Sharks and Starting Goalies

Joe Haggerty: Bruins Nathan Horton won't travel with the team due to an upper-body injury he sustained in the fight with Jarome Iginla. Ian Mendes: Unlikely that Senators Erik Karlsson is in the lineup tonight. Will DePaoli: Penguins Kris Letang…

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Injury Notes: Penguins, Oshie, Backstrom, Sharp, Emery and the Avalanche

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin (shoulder) is practicing with the team. Sidney Crosby, James Neal and Paul Martin have been skating with their strength coach. It is possible that none of the above players return to the…

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Injury Notes: Senators, Penguins, Laich, Antropov, Oshie, Anisimov, Cizikas, Gervais, Marchand and Bergeron

From twitter unless otherwise noted Ian Mendes: Neither of Jason Spezza and Erik Karlsson skated yesterday. A scheduled day off for Karlsson and Spezza worked out off-ice. Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Injured Penguins Paul Martin, Sidney Crosby and…

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Injury Notes: Bergeron, Marchand, Neal, Malkin and Gunnarsson

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Bruins Patrice Bergeron was ready to return the lineup last night, but the game was obviously postponed. He'll skate today and likely make his return on Wednesday against the Sabres. “Just making sure…

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Quick Hits: Kesler, Tanev, Sharp, Lupul, Karlsson, Hudler, Hemsky, Neal, Letang and Seguin

From twitter unless otherwise noted Elliott Pap: Canucks Ryan Kesler will play tonight. Farhan Lalji: Don't expect Kesler on the PP and PK tonight. Chris Tanev injured his leg last game and is day-to-day. Chicago Blackhawks: Forward Patrick Sharp is…

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Quick hits on: Vlasic, Penguins winger search, Suter, Hamill and the Winter Classic

David Pollak via twitter: The Sharks have signed Marc-Edouard Vlasic to a 5 year deal. Jesse Spector via twitter: The 5 year deal is for $21 million. Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Kovacevic doesn't get the sense that the…

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Players who have taken the most charging penalties: 2011-12 NHL Season

We continue our look at penalties committed during this past season. Here is list of players who have taken the most charging penalties during the 2011-12 season. 7 charging penalties resulted in suspensions. Rk Player Team Pos GP PIM Charge…

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Shanahan suspension videos for Arron Asham, James Neal and Nicklas Backstrom

Penguins Arron Asham was suspended for 4 games for his cross-check on Flyers Brayden Schenn. Penguins James Neal was suspended for 1 game for charging Flyers Claude Giroux. Capitals Nicklas Backstrom was suspended for 1 game for cross-checking Bruins Rich…

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