Tag: New York Islanders

Injuries: Pens, Isles, Lightning, Coyotes, Flyers, Sabres, Leafs and Blues

On the Penguins ... Bob McKenzie: Olli Maatta remained in hospital over night. No update on his status just yet. Dave Molinari: There is no indication that Maatta does have damage to any of his internal organs. not very good replays…

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Injuries: Wild, Lightning, Isles, Panthers, Flames, Oilers and More

On the Wild ... Rachel Blount of the Star Tribune: Zach Parise has started skating on his own, but there is no timetable for his return. "He's getting better,'' Yeo said. "We'll see where he's at when we come home…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 5

The Canadiens remain at the top as they received seven of eight first place rankings. The Stars hold down second spot, with the Rangers jumping from seventh to third. The Blues and Capitals round out this weeks top five. Since…

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Rumors: Blackhawks, Wild and Avalanche

On the Blackhawks ... Chris Kuc and Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Both Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival are getting closer to returning to the Blackhawks lineup, but sources are saying they are pushing hard to trade for a…

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Rumors II: Islanders, Lightning, Pronger and Lidstrom

On the Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Not hearing that there were any sort of off-ice issues with Ryan Strome. He needs to re-gain his form and he'll be back soon. On the Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay…

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Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairing and Starters

Roster Notes ... Curtis Zupke: Anze Kopitar said that he's playing tonight. Dave Vest: Antoine Vermette won't be in the lineup for the Coyotes tonight. Martin Hanzal will be in the lineup. David Alter: The Maple Leafs put Jonathan Bernier…

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Injuries: Wings, Islanders, Coyotes, Blues, Senators and More

On the Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji of DetroitRedWings.com: Defenseman Mike Green is close to returning from his upper-body injury that he suffered on October 23rd. "It was just good to be out there with the guys in a structured…

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Injuries: Oilers, Coyotes, Jackets, Flyers, Sens, Panthers and More

On the Oilers ... Mark Spector: The Oilers put Jordan Eberle (shoulder) on the LTIR. Bob Stauffer: Eberle and Matt Hendricks were skating with the main group at practice yesterday. Bob Stauffer: Eberle is on schedule and hasn't had any…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 3

For the second week in a row, the Montreal Canadiens swept all first place voteing. The Washington Capitals had a clean sweep of all second place votes. The NY Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks jumped into the top 10 this week.…

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Injuries: Blues, Jackets, Oilers, Isles, Coyotes, Wings and More

On the Blues ... Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Robby Fabbri will return to the lineup tonight, but defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk isn't quite ready to return from his groin injury. "We're getting there," he said. "It's…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 2

Montreal has a clean sweep in first overall rankings and moves into the top spot this week. The Blues make a big jump, moving into second. Since we had 10 entries this week, we've dropped the highest and lowest totals…

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Rumors: Blue Jackets, Devils, Hawks, Blues, Canes and Sens

On the Blue Jackets and Devils ... Aaron Portzline: Source suggested last night that the Blue Jackets and Devils could be trade partners. Defenseman Adam Larsson is likely the trade target for the Blue Jackets. Winger Cam Atkinson would be…

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