Tag: Robert BOrtuzzo

NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Avs, Canadiens, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy left yesterday's game with a lower-body injury. Here’s the Charlie McAvoy play that saw him leave the #NHLBruins #GoHabsGo game early in the first. pic.twitter.com/zSG0Ya1BJD— Colin Beswick (@CBeswick) March 3,…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Flames, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Goaltender Mike Smith didn't' skate while they were on their road trip. He's still listed as day-to-day, and they'll know more when they are more settled in Calgary. There is no timetable for…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: St. Louis Blues Primer

Forward Decisions The bulk of St. Louis’ front line production comes from six established forwards that will be protect, and they have some solid prospects, who are expansion ineligible. Coming off another stellar year with 39 goals and 36 assists, Vladimir Tarasenko…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Leafs, Capitals, Blues, Blackhawks and Sharks

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Matt Murray: "Matt got hurt in the warmup. We'll have more information tomorrow. We know both of our goalies are #1 goalies." Dan Rosen: Murray has a lower-body injury On…

Mark Easson

Western Playoff Injuries: Ducks, Sharks, Blues, Predators and Blackhawks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that forward Patrick Eaves (upper-body) should skate at practice today and be ready for Game 1. Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Eaves left their last game in the…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Sens, Caps, Ducks, Blues and Blackhawks

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said that the best case scenario would have Tyler Johnson back in the lineup on Thursday, but not sure if it will happen. Cooper on Vladislav Namestnikov re-aggravating his…

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Western Conference Injuries: Predators, Coyotes, Blues and Stars

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Defenseman P.K. Subban skated with teammates yesterday at their optional morning skate. It was the first time with teammates since last month. Subban has been out since December 15th with what's…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Sharks, Blues, Predators and Stars

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Coach Pete DeBoer said the defenseman Dylan DeMelo's injury “doesn’t look promising.” Curtis Pashelka: Defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic was activated from the IR yesterday and the the Sharks put defenseman David Schlemko on the…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Canucks, Sharks and Blues

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy Ruff said that Jamie Benn is getting better. Benn is a "possibility" for tonight. They'll see where he's at after their morning skate. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach…

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NHL Injuries: Habs, Canes, Bruins, Lightning, Ducks, Blues and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Amanda Stein: Forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Andrei Markov will rejoin the team in Toronto and practice with them today. Eric Engels: Alex Galchenyuk was injured on December 4th and the timeline for him to return…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Blues, Jets, Stars, Canucks, Sharks and Blackhawks

On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: The Blues activated Joel Edmundson off the IR and put Robert Bortuzzo on the IR. Lou Korac: Bortuzzo will be re-evaluated in six weeks. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sara Orlesky: There…

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Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Blues, Canucks and Avs

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Forward Jiri Hudler practiced with teammates yesterday. He is doing better, but will need more practices before he able to return to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Johnny Oduya is expected to practice tomorrow.…

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