Tag: Justin Abdelkader

Injuries with Videos: Kane, Letang, Pacioretty, Wilson and More

Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville on Patrick Kane returning during the first round of the playoffs. “Tough to say,” Quenneville said when asked about that possibility. “It’s the same thing we’ve been saying — medical…

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Rumors: Wings, O’Reilly, Hyman, O’Connor, Del Zotto and Kessel

Elliotte Friedman: Red Wings director of pro scouting Mark Howe was at the Maple Leafs - Sabres game on Wednesday. The Red Wings have cap room for next season, but in 2016 they'll have free agents in Justin Abdelkader, Danny…

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Morning Hits: Waivers and Injury Notes … Perry Leaves After Hit (GIF)

Bob McKenzie: The Devils put Damien Brunner on waivers. The Coyotes put Kyle Chipchura waivers. Tom Gulitti: Lou Lamoirello said if Brunner clears waivers, he could still play today. Sarah McLellan: Conditions on the draft pick the Coyotes sent to…

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Quick Hits: Lots of Injury Notes and a Some Line Combos

AP on ESPN: Blue Jackets Artem Anisimov has been put on the IR with a torn triceps muscle. He'll be out two to three months. Ted Wyman: Jets coach Paul Maurice expects that Bryan Little and Tobias Enstrom will practice…

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Injuries: Pens, Wings, Canes, Avs, Bruins, Ducks, Jets and Jackets

Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Kris Letang's injury isn't serious. "It's a minor lower-body injury,” Johnston said. “I don't expect it will be too much (time missed). (The team medical staff) just thought this morning that he wouldn't…

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Rumors: Green, Jets, Wings, Sharks, Oilers, Blues and Sabres

Darren Dreger: There is still lots of time for the Capitals and Mike Green to work on a contract extension, but there has been little contact so far. "Mike is playing exceptionally well this season under Barry Trotz and is…

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NHL Rumors III: Hurricanes, Red Wings, Yandle, Overpaying UFAs and Tocchet

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis has lot of decisions to go over and make this offseason. “I don’t foresee a major makeover,” he said. “We’ve got some pretty good pieces in place. I…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Flyers, Predators, Wild and the Coyotes

Katie Strang: Rangers Chris Kreider suffered his hand injury during the Blue Jackets game. He played two games after that with minimal pain. Pat Leonard: Coach Alain Vigneault said they are still determining what the next step is, if he'll need…

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Morning Hits: Flames, Rangers, Stars, Habs, Wings, Senators, Sabres and NHL Expected Revenue

Eric Francis: Flames Matt Stajan will play tonight. Katie Strang: Rangers Ryan Haggerty is on a two-way deal but because he signed after trade deadline, he can't be sent to the AHL this season. The deal was done to burn…

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Morning Rumors II: Red Wings, Oilers, Sabres, Islanders, Scouting Flyers-Rangers and Nolan

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings are on the lookout for another top-four defenseman to go along with Niklas Kronwall, Jonathan Ericsson and Danny DeKeyser.For the Wings to get Ryan Kesler, it would likely cost…

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Morning Hits: Senators, Panthers, Blues, Flyers, Wings, Ducks, Blackhawks, Jets and Rangers

Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Looking at if "every team in the league would take that guy right now," for the Senators. Craig Anderson - probably not. Jason Spezza - no. If he's not on your top two lines,…

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Morning Hits: Red Wings, Jaskin, Starting Goalies and a Blackhawks Christmas Video

Helene St. James: Gustav Nyquist is ready to return to the Red Wings lineup. Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm might be as well. They'll have to decide today who will have to be returned to the AHL. Jeremy Rutherford: The…

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