NHL Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Jets and Coyotes
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Conor Sheary: "He has a lower-body injury. It happened in the 1st period in the offensive zone. Right now his status is day-to-day." Wes Crosby: Evgeni Malkin didn't skate…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Capitals, Red Wings, Devils and Blue Jackets
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns of NHL.com: Forward Vladislav Namestnikov will likely return to the lineup tonight against the Arizona Coyotes. "It was a step forward, and I felt pretty good," Namestnikov said about being a full…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Jackets, Bruins, Devils, Leafs, Sabres, Stars, Flames and Coyotes
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns: With forwards Byron Froese and Joel Vermin being assigned to the AHL, should be potential good news regarding their injured centers in Tyler Johnson, Vladislav Namestnikov and Cedric Paquette. Joe Smith of…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Leafs, Sens, Caps, Canes, Habs, Lightning, Blues, Jets, Stars
On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has been skating everyday and is feeling good. He won't travel with the team to Minnesota as he's remaining in New York to skate everyday. He could be ahead…
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…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Sens, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Pens, Hurricanes, Stars and Preds
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Steven Stamkos took part in his full team skate. On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren: Forward Chris Neil will be out for "weeks" after breaking his finger according to coach Guy…
NHL Injuries: Sens, Leafs, Pens, Isles, Wings, Devils, Lightning, Kings and Preds
On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: Coach Guy Boucher confirms that forward Bobby Ryan is out four to six weeks with a broken finger. Mark Stone has a neck injury. Mike Hoffman is out with a groin injury. Darren…
Atlantic Division Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Sabres and Wings
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos met with his surgeons last week and "they're pleased with how he looks and where he's at." He was expected to be out for four months,…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Devils, Rangers, Wings, Canes, Habs and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald: Coach Dan Bylsma said that center Johan Larsson had surgery on his dislocated elbow and wrist and is out indefinitely. Larson sent a text to a Swedish newspaper saying…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Sabres and Canucks
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos could be out for four months, with a potential mid-March return date. The Lightning have about $725,000 in salary cap space and could gain around $8…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... TSN Insider Trading: Steven Stamkos will be out four to six months. Pierre LeBrun: If Stamkos doesn't come back until the playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning could put him on the LTIR, giving them…