Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Injuries: Rangers, Flyers, Kings, Stars, Penguins and More

On the New York Rangers ... John Shannon: Have been told that there appears to be no real damage to Henrik Lundqvist's eye. Issue is the swelling around his eye. Steve Zipay of Newsday: Lundqvist's status for tomorrow's Game 2…

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NHL Rumors: Sens, Coyotes, Habs, Blues, Stamkos and Taxes

Elliotte Friedman 30 Thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Some coaching candidates for the Senators: Guy Boucher, Marc Crawford, Mike Yeo, Brent Flahr and Todd Nelson. The Coyotes reached out to Friedman about his tweet saying they expressed…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Wild, Isles, Kings, Stars, Lightning and More

On the New York Rangers ... Andrew Gross: Henrik Lundqvist stayed at the arena and didn't go to the hospital after he took a stick to the eye area at the end of the first period. There was no immediate…

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NHL Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Pens, Blues and More

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Josh Cooper: Coach Darryl Sutter said that Marian Gaborik isn't available, but didn't indicate for how long. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: GM Bob Murray with updates: Rickard Rakell is probable for…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Lightning, and Senators

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: GM Brad Treliving confirmed that Jonas Hiller and Niklas Backstrom won't be back next year. He said that they need to "solidify" in goal next year. Pat Steinberg: GM Brad Treliving hasn't thought…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Capitals, Ducks, Wild and Leafs

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Center Tyler Johnson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Will see if he's able to practice today. Joe Smith: GM Steve Yzerman indicated that Johnson could be ready for Game 1 against…

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NHL Rumors: Jonathan Drouin and Pavel Datsyuk

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Tribune: Not many expected Jonathan Drouin to be back in a Tampa Bay Lightning jersey after he requested a trade and later walking out on their…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Lightning, Radulov and Devils

On the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers are scouting University of North Dakota free agent defenseman Troy Stecher. The Oilers tried to sign free agent goalie Alex Lyon,…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Hawks, Isles, Rangers, Pens and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Michelle Gingras: Defenseman Victor Hedman practiced with the team yesterday in a regular jersey. Erik Erlendsson: There is a good chance that Victor Hedman returns to the lineup on Saturday. He's expected to be…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Lightning and Penguins

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei: Both Matt Duchene and Patrick Roy said that it's all good, and they did so convincingly. Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Matt Duchene on if he could be traded this offseason. "I'm…

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Duchene, Radulov, Thornton, Datsyuk and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Steven Stamkos remains unsigned, GM Steve Yzerman continues to say he wants to sign, but usually when a player gets this close to unrestricted free agency, he usually tests the…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Isles, Hawks, Leafs and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Stephen Whyno: Defenseman Victor Hedman (upper-body) and Ryan Callahan (lower-body) missed last night's game. Dan Rosen: Coach Jon Cooper isn't sure if either Hedman or Callahan will be in the lineup for either of…

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