Tag: Tyler Johnson

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 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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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…

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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…

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Lightning Injury Update – Stamkos, Johnson, Namestnikov, Paquette, Palat and Dotchin

Tampa Bay Lightning Injury updates ... Bryan Burns: Coach Jon Cooper said that he would "probably rule out" Tyler Johnson, Vladislav Namestnikov and Cedric Paquette for tomorrow's game. Bryan Burns: Cooper on potential injuries to Ondrej Palat and Jake Dotchin: "Not…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Rangers, Senators, Canucks and Blackhawks

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins goaltender Matt Murray: "I turned my head and as I looked back I caught a knee to the head. He apologized for it. Got checked out. Good to go." Jason Mackey: Defenseman…

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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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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Penguins, Jackets, Lightning, Panthers and Blues

On the New York Rangers ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist will be out for the next two to three weeks with a muscle strain in his hip that he suffered in the first period of Tuesday game.…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Jets and Blues

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning announced yesterday that centers Tyler Johnson, Vladislav Namestnikov and Cedric Paquette are all day-to-day with lower-body injuries. It doesn't appear that any will be able to…

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