Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Injuries: Steven Stamkos and Evgeni Malkin

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: It's looking like Steven Stankos won't be able to return to the Lightning's lineup before the end of the regular season. "It's probably not looking that good,"…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Rangers, Devils and Sabres

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smtih: Forward Tyler Johnson was on the ice yesterday but it still looks like he's favoring his leg. He returned to the lineup on Sunday. Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Many…

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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 Rumors: Avs, Sabres, Lightning, Kings and Islanders

On the Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: A league executive said that Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon is not as untouchable as he once was. Pro scouts…

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NHL Injuries: Islanders, Lightning, Flyers, Bruins, Stars and Ducks

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward John Tavares is week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Andy Graziano: The Islanders are shutting forward Casey Cizikas down for the season with an undisclosed injury. Arthur Staple: Coach Doug Weight said…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Lightning, Habs, Isles, Wings, Sens, Devils, Bruins, Sabres and Canes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan when asked if he thinks defenseman Kris Letang will be back for the playoffs: "Yes" Pens Inside Scoop: Forward Jake Guentzel and defenseman Ron Hainsey are game-time decisions tonight.…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Sens, Islanders, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos is getting closer to returning to the Lightning lineup, possibly as early as this weekend. Stamkos said yesterday was his "best day yet." Stamkos…

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NHL Injuries: Senators, Sharks, Lightning and Hurricanes

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ian Mendes of TSN: Senators forward Clarke MacArthur is still hoping to return this season. “I’m always holding out for this year. I could care less about next year,” MacArthur said. “I’m only training like…

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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…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Wings, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Stars and Ducks

On the New York Rangers ... New York Rangers: Henrik Lundqvist said he'll return on Sunday and will be starting. New York Rangers: Defenseman Dan Girardi will return to the lineup today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith…

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NHL Rumors: Time For a Change of Scenery?

    Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Looking at five players who might welcome a change of scenery. Criteria used by Larkin" "(a) the list obviously doesn’t include 2017 unrestricted free agents who can change teams of their own…

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NHL Injuries: Panthers, Penguins, Flyers, Devils, Canes, Lightning, Blues and Sharks

On the Florida Panthers ... Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel: Defenseman Aaron Ekblad has had three head injuries in the past 14 months, returned last night after his latest concussion. “There’s no big concern for me. I still feel…

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