Tag: Kris Letang

Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Leafs, Lightning, Sens, Islanders, Sabres and Devils

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby: Defenseman Kris Letang said he has "no idea" on when he'll be able to return to the lineup, "I have no timeframe." Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Letang is making "significant"…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Updates on Ten Teams

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that he didn't know if Victor Hedman (illness) would be able to play tonight. J.T. Brown (upper-body) likely won't be in the lineup. On the Washington Capitals…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Panthers, Flyers, Devils, Hawks, Wings, Kings and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Defenseman Kris Letang missed his seventh consecutive game with a lower-body injury. Goaltender Matt Murray suffered a lower-body injury in the second period and didn't return for the third.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Wings, Panthers, Stars and Rangers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Defenseman Kris Letang will be out for "a couple of weeks" with a lower-body injury according to coach Mike Sullivan. They've recalled Derrick Pouliot from the AHL. On the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Chicago Blackhawks and Artemi Panarin ... Craig Custance of ESPN: The 25-year old Artemi Panarin is on pace for 30 goals and close to the 77 points he put up last season. Panarin will be a restricted free agent…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Jets, Flyers, Ducks, Senators, Penguins and Blue Jackets

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Defenseman Tyler Myers is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Ken Wiebe: Aside from Myers being out, the Jets are also without Mark Stuart due to a lower-body injury. The Jets recalled Julian Melchiori. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Jets, Wings, Pens, Sabres, Sens and Kings

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that defenseman Tyler Myers is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He was injured during Friday's game against the Avalanche. Sara Orlesky: Forward Drew Stafford has been ruled out of…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Blues, Sabres, Leafs, Ducks and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Kris Letang won't be in the lineup tonight. Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said the Penguins don't have a timetable on when Letang could return to the lineup. Sullivan did say that he's "getting a…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Notes and Starting Goalies

Clearing Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: Jamie McBain (ARI), Steve Bernier (NYI) and Milan Michalek (TOR) cleared waivers today. Nobody was put on waivers today. Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that if Michalek cleared waivers, he would report…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Isles, Blackhawks, Pens and More

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Lisa Dillman: The Kings hockey ops said that Jonathan Quick didn't have surgery and has opted for a procedure that doesn't involve surgery. Lisa Dillman: Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are expecting Quick…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: The 2016 NHL Awards Outlook (Part 1)

With less than a month to go in the regular season, media members are filling out their ballots for the slate of NHL Awards to be announced in Las Vegas in mid-June. As usual, the perennial contenders for some of…

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