Coaching Changes in Columbus, A Winter Classic in Utah, and Injury Updates
The Columbus Blue Jackets make some changes to their coach staff. The Utah Mammoth host the Colorado Avalanche in next years Winter Classic, and some injury updates from around the league.
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Sens, Flyers, Blues, and Lightning
Roope Hintz has started skating. Connor McDavid said he's fine after rolling his ankle. Jake Sanderson leaves in the second. Victor Hedman skating again.
The Oldest Playoff Players, and Injury Notes
Radko Gudas couldn't go for the Ducks. The Oilers were without Adam Henrique and Jason Dickinson last night. Artem Zub hasn't skated since his injury in Game 1.
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs, and More
The Stars will know by tonight if Miro Heiskanen can go on Saturday. Leon Draisaitl on the ice again and is getting close. Sabres Sam Carrick out for the first round.
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Lightning, and Leafs
The Stars had hoped Roope Hintz would be ready by now. Zach Hyman will return tonight. Brandon Hagel was on their ice for their optional skate.
NHL Injuries: Avs, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Predators, Sens, Lightning, Jets, and More
Leon Draisaitl may not be ready for Game 1, but he's getting close. Brady Tkachuk should be ready for Game 1.
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Avs, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders and Maple Leafs
Alex Lyon held out with a lower-body injury. Nazem Kadri dealing with a finger issue. Connor Ingram pulled for precautionary reasons. Three Maple Leafs go down.
NHL News: MacKenzie Weegar, Jason Dickinson, and Andrew Mangiapane
The action is picking up ahead of the deadline with MacKenzie Weegar heading to Utah with Jason Dickinson and Andrew Mangiapane trading places.
NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers Top Priority Needs to be a …
The Edmonton Oilers have a couple areas of need before the trade deadline, but finding a right-handed, second-pairing defenseman should be the main priority.
NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, New York Rangers, and the Chicago Blackhawks
Did the Seattle Kraken offer Artemi Panarin over $14 million? The top five trade candidates for the Chicago Blackhawks.
NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Habs, Senators, Penguins, Leafs and More
Leon Draisaitl returned after being away for personal reasons. Joel Eriksson Ek returned to the lineup. Darcy Kuemper was back on the ice.
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, and the New Jersey Devils
The Vancouver Canucks haven't talked to Elias Pettersson about a trade, and two potential fits for Dougie Hamilton.