Tag: Minnesota Wild

NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Sens, Hawks, Stars, Canucks and more

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Justin Abdelkader is out two to four weeks with a slight MCL sprain. Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Claude Julien said Patrice Bergeron is not injured and traveling with the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Avs, Canadiens, Blackhawks and More

On the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars and New York Islanders ... Elliott Friedman of Sportsnet: Assumption may have been that the Buffalo Sabres would be desperate…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Jackets, Capitals, Senators, Bruins and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Tucson Roadrunners: Statement from Coyotes GM John Chayka. "Arizona Coyotes center Craig Cunningham suffered a medical emergency on the ice prior to the start of tonight’s game between the Tucson Roadrunners and the Manitoba Moose…

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Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Kings, Hawks, Sharks and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka confirmed that Brad Richardson broke his tibia and fibula during Thursday night's game. He had surgery yesterday morning and is "stabilized." “We’re still waiting to see…

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2016-17 Top 10 Minnesota Wild Prospects

The Minnesota Wild have been filling the roster with aging veterans for several years. Signing the likes of players such as Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, and Eric Staal. The past few drafts have failed to yield much in terms of…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Blue Jackets, Flames, Flyers and more

On the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota Wild, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, Arizona Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Buffalo Sabres are willing to trade winger Evander…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Wings, Wild and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ...  Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said Stralman would miss at least the first three games of their five game road trip. Joe Smith: Cooper said…

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NHL Rumors: Wild, Sabres Islanders and the Maple Leafs

On the Minneota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: (mailbag) Multiple sources have said on different occasions that the Minnesota Wild and the Buffalo Sabres spoke about winger Evander Kane. Given Kane's $5.25 million salary, and even if the…

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Pucks in Depth: The Wild’s Hot Start … Canucks Need Scoring … Under the Radar Rookie

On the Minnesota Wild ... The Bruce Boudreau era in Minnesota is off to an excellent start as the Wild own a 6-3-1 record through 10 games and sit atop the league's toughest division. The Wild probably aren't deserving of…

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NHL Injuries: Stars, Hawks, Canucks, Ducks, Bruins, Wild and more

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Patrick Sharp (concussion-like symptoms) worked out on Sunday. Cody Eakin (knee) is skating but is still two to three weeks away from returning to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Forward Ales Hemsky will be…

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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…

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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…

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