Tag: Olli Maatta

NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins and Lightning

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa: The Senators will be without defenseman Cody Ceci tonight. It didn't sound like defenseman Erik Karlsson would be ready to go tonight. They are also without Marc Methot. On the…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Sens, Isles, Caps, Sabres, Panthers, Stars, Ducks, Canucks and Coyotes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Forward Evgeni Malkin missed last night's game with an upper-body injury that he's been dealing with for "a little while now." He left their morning skate early yesterday. Coach…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Lightning, Penguins and Stars

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Kuc: Source saying that the Chicago Blackhawks are "listening" to trade offers. Still not known if they will be active in the trade market. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Renaud Lavioe: Multiple sources…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks and Penguins

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... The Athletic: Maxim Shalunov's agent has said that the he could join the Blackhawks for the playoffs. Aivis Kalnins: There a possibility that Shalunov could sign with the Blackhawks before March 1st. Aivis Kalnins: Shalunov…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Lightning, Isles, Caps, Panthers and Devils

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Defenseman Trevor Daley had surgery on his left knee and will be out for six weeks. Jason Mackey: Defenseman Kris Letang is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Jason Mackey: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: With Ryan Callahan undergoing another procedure on his hip, he's likely done for the season. If he is, they can put him on the LTIR and use…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins Looking For Depth On The Blueline

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford has said recently that they would like at bring in another defenseman before the trade deadline. They lost two Justin Schultz and Olli Maatta to…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Cap Friendly: With defenseman Olli Maatta out for six weeks, and only seven weeks left in the season, the Penguins could put his $4 million salary cap hit on the LTIR. If the Penguins go…

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NHL Injuries: Leafs, Pens, Lightning, Sabres, Wings, Jackets, Blues, and Jets

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: Mitch Marner's injury isn't serious. He may not play tonight, but it's not believed to be a long-term issue. Jonas Siegel: Forward Mitch Marner didn't practice yesterday and coach Mike Babcock is hopeful…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Lightning, Bruins, Blackhawks, Penguins and Avs

On the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Hurricanes are really deep on the blueline. Scouts would put Jaccob Slavin ($742,000) as an untouchable over Justin Faulk ($4.8…

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NHL Rumors: Habs, Ducks, Pens, Sens, Blackhawks, Lightning, Leafs and Blues

On the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Montreal Canadiens have been moving Alex Galchenyuk between center and wing, he'll be…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Wings, Devils, Sabres and Panthers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Goaltender Matt Murray was a full participant in practice yesterday. Olli Maatta was also on the ice. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Paul Byron could return after missing Saturday's game with an…

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