Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Kings, Flames and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Hannah Spraker: Defenseman Sami Vatanen suffered a lower-body injury last night. Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't offer much on Vatanen's status for today's game against the Lightning. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro…
NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Flyers, Devils, Islanders, Stars and Kings
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is day-to-day and they've recalled Daniel Altshuller. On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: Defenseman Michael Del Zotto has a bone bruise on his leg. There is no change in…
NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Flyers, Stars and Sabres
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Terrell Williams of NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. "First and foremost, the most important thing is for Bryan to take care of himself and our thoughts are with him and his…
NHL Injuries: Isles, Jets, Hurricanes, Rangers and Stars
On the New York Islanders ... AP on ESPN: Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic will be out for four to six with a right hand injury. Hamonic was hit with a shot on Saturday night. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sami Hoffren: Unlike…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Lightning, Pens, Ducks, Kings and more
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes didn't travel with the team and will be evaluated after the weekend. He could join the team at some point on their road trip. Amalie Benjamin: Tuukka Rask is traveling with the…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Canucks, Coyotes, Stars, Rangers and Ducks
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: David Backes will be out for at least the next couple games, with a couple weeks more likely. Backes had his olecranon brusa removed from his elbow yesterday. The Bruins will…
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…
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…
NHL Rumors: On the Dallas Stars
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars have eight unrestricted free agents this offseason. Alex Goligoski - could cost them five years or more at $5 million plus a season. Kris Russell -…
NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Pens, Stars, Blues, Sharks and More
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Anders Lee is out indefinitely with a fractured leg. He was hit by a Johnny Boychuk slap shot on Thursday. His season is over regardless of how far the Islanders make…
Rumors: Ducks, Stars, Maple Leafs, Flames and Senators
On the Ducks ... Dennis Bernstein: Ducks GM Bob Murray is trying to make a trade, but other teams aren't going to throw him a lifesaver. The Fourth Period: It's believed the Ducks GM Bob Murray is checking out the…
Rumors II: The Shootout, Larsson, Klefbom, Ceci, Antropov, and Spezza
Amalie Benjamin from the Boston Globe in an interview with commissioner Gary Bettman discussing the shootout: Bettman said that the shootout is non-negotiable but that the NHL is willing to try its best to cut down on shootouts. The NHL…