Tag: Patrick Eaves

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Isles, Blues, Stars, Capitals and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Todd Walsh: Goaltender Mike Smith returned to Phoenix to get another opinion on his lower-body injury. He's still day-to-day. Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said they've received some test results on Smith, but they don't have a…

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NHL Rumors: Stars, Caps, Avs, Panthers, Oilers and Senators

On the Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals,  Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Jamie Benn will get between $9 and $10 million on his next contract. Patrick Sharp and Ales Hemsky's contracts expire…

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NHL Rumors: On the Dallas Stars

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars have eight unrestricted free agents this offseason. Alex Goligoski - could cost them five years or more at $5 million plus a season. Kris Russell -…

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NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Pens, Stars, Blues, Sharks and More

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Anders Lee is out indefinitely with a fractured leg. He was hit by a Johnny Boychuk slap shot on Thursday. His season is over regardless of how far the Islanders make…

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NHL Injuries: McDonagh, Price, Subban, Blues and Stars

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Lance Bouma is finished for the season after he pulled his oblique. On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post:  Defenseman Ryan McDonagh will be out for at least the…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Hurricanes and Stars

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre: A pro scout thinks that despite the state of the trade market, Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata still have significant value. TSN Radio Vancouver: Ray Ferraro said that Jannik Hansen has trade value,…

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Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some League Notes

INJURY NOTES ... On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival will play tonight. On the Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Zach Bogosian is happy with the way full practices have gone.…

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Injuries: Hawks, Stars, Caps, Wings, Flyers and Predators

On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Duncan Keith has been skating the past few days. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Keith is "close" to returning from his torn meniscus in his right knee. Keith isn't worried…

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Injuries: Habs, Hawks, Stars, Kings, Lightning, Jets and Canes

On the Canadiens ... Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Carey Price's injury is "nothing major" according to coach Michel Therrien. He's receiving treatment and he'll "take a week off." On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune:…

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Injuries: Blues, Sharks, Red Wings, Stars, Senators and More

Update: Jeremy Rutherford: Jaden Schwartz will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks after having surgery on his fractured ankle. On the Blues ... Tom Timmerman of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: The extent of Blues forward Jaden Schwartz won't be known…

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Rumors II: Stars, Leafs, Blue Jackets, Wild, Penguins and Kings

On the Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Alex Goligoski, Jason Demers, Jamie Oleksiak and Jordie Benn will be free agents after the season. Re-signing Goligoski and Demers may depend on how well they play, what…

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Injuries: Blues, Caps, Kings, Stars, Leafs, Wings, Jackets and Flames

On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He could miss at least one game. "Shatty probably will not play in Edmonton," Blues coachKen…

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