Tag: Miikka Salomaki

NHL News: Players On Waivers, Henrik Lundqvist, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Dallas Stars

Players who were put on waivers yesterday. Henrik Lundqvist updates his status. The Dallas Stars camp shut down due to positive COVID tests.

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NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Kings, Predators, Senators, Flyers, Canucks, and Capitals

McElhinney dealing with a knee issue Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney is taking a few extra days off after his knee issue flare up. They've recalled Alex Nedeljkovic. Dubinsky should be a go Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets…

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Western Conference Injuries: Predators, Blues, Canucks and Golden Knights

Forsberg activated and Salomaki to the IR Adam Vingan: Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg was activated from the IR before last night's game. Adam Vingan: Predators forward Miikka Salomaki has been placed on the IR. Adam Vingan: Salomaki has an…

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NHL News: Rangers, Wild, Blue Jackets, Preds, Arbitration Filings and Remaining Dates

Rangers and Hayes agree on a one-year deal Larry Brooks: The New York Rangers have signed forward Kevin Hayes to a one-year deal at $5.125 million. The Rangers still have Ryan Spooner left to sign. Wild sign a UFA forward…

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NHL News: Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Senators, Predators, Rangers, Seattle, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have reassigned forwards Ondrej Kase and Kevin Roy. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak should be able to return to the lineup later on this week. On…

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NHL Expansion Draft: Nashville Predators Primer

After a rousing and surprising postseason run Nashville’s expansion strategy is clear – protect that blue line. The Predators’ top-four defensive core may be the best in the game, and they’ll need to adopt the eight skaters/one goalie protection plan…

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NHL Injuries: Sens, Bruins, Lightning, Wild, Ducks, Preds and Sharks

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Forward Clarke MacArthur is not giving up on the idea of playing in the NHL again. He's had four concussions over an 18 month period and was not able…

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Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Canucks, Predators and Kings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Forward Max Domi practiced yesterday and it's possible that he could return from his broken hand as early as tonight. He's been out since December 8th. “He’s been skating hard…

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Western Conference Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avs, Blackhawks and Predators

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: GM Dean Lombardi said that the earliest goaltender Jonathan Quick could return to the lineup is early March. Quick has not done any skating. Forward Tyler Toffoli has…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Sabres, Bruins, Rangers, Ducks, Predators and Stars

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Sounding like defenseman Mark Streit will be return to the lineup on Saturday. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Goaltender Robin Lehner is not traveling with the team. Tyler Ennis isn't ready…

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Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Flames, Jets, Hawks, Avs and more

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Dave Tippett doesn't think that Oliver Ekman-Larsson's upper-body injury is serious. They will know more today. Craig Morgan: Goaltender Louis Domingue can come off the IR today if he's ready. On the Calgary…

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NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Pens, Rangers, Coyotes, Leafs, Blues and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price worked out yesterday, but he's still day-to-day as his energy level and weight loss are issues. Renaud Lavoie: Price was on the ice for 30 minutes…

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