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Nicklas Backstrom

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The start of the NHL season is drawing near. Some injured players hope to be ready, while others won't be ready in time.

NHL News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Kings, Canadiens, Rangers

The start of the NHL season is drawing near. Some injured players hope to be ready, while others won’t be ready in time.
Carey Price to start skating tomorrow. Sidney Crosby progressing well. Brock Boeser out a week. Nicklas Backstrom not skating yet.

NHL News: Waivers, Canadiens, Penguins, Canucks and Capitals

Players put on waivers. Canadiens claim Montembeault. Price to start skating tomorrow. Crosby progressing well. Boeser out a week. Backstrom not skating.
2021-22 NHL key dates. Rangers to retire Henrik Lundqvist's jersey. Aston-Reese tests positive. Dylan McIlrath, Ridley Greig suspended.

NHL News: Key Dates, Lundqvist, Eller, Vrana, Aston-Reese, PTOs, McIlrath and Greig Suspended

Key dates for the 2021-22 season. Rangers to retire Henrik Lundqvist’s jersey. Zach Aston-Reese tests positive. Dylan McIlrath and Ridley Greig suspended.
Evgeni Malkin out two months. Nicklas Backstrom rehabbing a hip injury. Five Montreal Canadiens failed their physicals.

NHL Injuries: Malkin, Korpisalo, Kane, Backstrom, Bishop, Hoffman, and Price

Malkin out two months. Kane bothered by a nagging injury. Backstrom rehabbing a hip injury. Five Canadiens failed their physicals.
Nasvhille Predators will be talking to the Kraken. Capitals GM wants Alex Ovechkin. Nicklas Backstrom to finish their careers in Washington.

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators, and the Washington Capitals

Sabres notes on Rutherford, Gronborg and Dahlin. Predators will be talking to the Kraken. MacLellan wants Ovechkin and Backstrom to finish their careers in Washington.
Jaccob Slavin and Evgeni Malkin pulled for precautionary reasons. Victor Hedman listed as day-to-day. Nick Foligno skates again.

NHL Injury Updates: Ducks, Hurricanes, Avs, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs and Capitals

Slavin and Malkin pulled for precautionary reasons. Hedman listed as day-to-day. Foligno skates again. Ovechkin remains out.
There are several players who would get 2021 Hart Trophy consideration but it could be a two-man race - Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews.

Two-Man Race Between McDavid & Matthews for 2021 Hart Trophy

Heading into this weekend’s play there are several players who would get consideration for the 2021 Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player. In the end though, it could be a two-man race between Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews.
Jimmy Howard retires. Jesper Bratt returns to the Devils lineup. Nashville Predators roster shuffle. Injury notes heading into tonight's games.

NHL News: Howard Retires, Bratt Returns, Predators Shuffle, and Injury Notes

Jimmy Howard retires. Jesper Bratt returns to the Devils lineup. Nashville Predators roster shuffle. Injury notes heading into tonight’s games.
Penguins sign Weber. Blackhawks add another to Protocol list. Coaching and roster moves by the Golden Knights. NHL injury notes.

NHL News: Penguins, Tracking Pucks, Blackhawks, Golden Knights, Coyotes, Avs, Senators and Capitals

Penguins sign Weber. Blackhawks add another to Protocol list. Coaching and roster moves by the Golden Knights. NHL injury notes.
Brendan Gallagher rumored to be involved in several trade scenarios in NHL Rumors.

NHL News: Scores, Today’s Games, Niskanen, Devils, Oilers, and Player Notes

Brendan Gallagher out with a broken jaw. Matt Niskanen suspended for one game. Devils get the Hurricanes third-round pick Canuck Alex Edler could be fine.
Vladimir Tarasenko still waiting for Doug Armstrong and the St. Louis Blues

NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avs, Blues, Golden Knights and Capitals

Bruins will see today if Pastrnak can go. Staal able to practice yesterday. Burakovsky could be ready for Game 5. Blues Tarasenko heads back to St. Louis. Stastny returns.
Andrei Svechnikov doubtful for Bruins series

NHL News: Scores, Today’s Games, Bruins, Hurricanes, Stars, Flyers, Capitals, Golden Knights and Canucks

Scores from yesterday and today’s NHL schedule. Andrei Svechnikov doubtful for Bruins series. Oskar Lindblom skates with Flyers teammates. Max Pacioretty fined.