Tag: Victor Hedman

Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies

Roster notes ... Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Duncan Keith had surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee. He'll be out four to six weeks. Adam Vingan: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Victor Hedman will be in the…

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Injuries: Hawks, Coyotes, Lightning, Leafs, Flames, Devils and More

Injury updates from around the NHL .... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival joined the team at practice over the weekend. He's still weeks away from returning from fractured left ankle. “I’m definitely excited to be with…

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Rumors and Notes: Stamkos, Kruger, McDonagh, and Babcock

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The biggest hurdle with regards to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos is the expected salary cap hit in the $10.5 million range. GM Steve Yzerman, agent Don Meehan or Stamkos are not talking about…

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Quick Hits: Resting, Injuries, Starters, Lines and Man Games Lost

Pat Leonard: Rangers Marc Staal, Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello will be given the night off. Defenseman Kevin Klein skated, but remains out. Joe Smith: Lightning's Victor Hedman was at the optional skate this morning, a good chance he returns…

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Injuries: Cole, Pacioretty, Hedman, Atkinson, Pearson and More

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Eric Cole  is done for the season, and his career is in jeopardy with a spinal cord contusion. "I consulted with a few doctors last week and I've been advised not to play the…

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Injuries: Lightning, Predators, Blues, Stars, Kings, Penguins and More

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Tyler Johnson (upper-body) and Victor Hedman (lower-body) will be out this weekend. "I don't want to leave these guys to the point where their next game is…

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Quick Hits II: Pearson, Lander, Malkin, Datsyuk, Hedman and More

Andy Tonge: The Kings signed Tanner Pearson to two-year, $2.8 million contract extension. Dennis Bernstein: A good bridge deal for the Kings and Pearson. He can sign a nice long-term contract next summer if he has a solid 2015-16 season. Bob…

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Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Though it's currently on the backburner, locking up pending RFA Dougie Hamilton should be a top priority for the Bruins. Hamilton is currently out with a shoulder injury. He's recorded 42 points in 72 games this…

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Injuries: Sharks, Hedman, St. Louis, Connolly, Miller and More

Image from @KyleWIIM of Red Wings Drew Miller Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks Marc-Edouard Vlasic may miss only one more game with his lower-body injury. Micro Mueller is likely out the remainder of the season with a left…

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Quick Hits: Vegas, Leafs, St. Louis, Weber, Hedman and Line Combos

Scott Burnside of ESPN: Bill Foley wouldn't give ESPN their season ticket sales numbers, but sources saying they are now over 10,000. Down payments on those tickets reflect grass-roots buyers, individuals and small businesses throughout the Las Vegas area. Now…

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Injuries: Giordano, Zetterberg, Kane, Phaneuf And Many More

Derek Willis: Flames coach Bob Hartley said that Mark Giordano is still being evaluated and hasn't been ruled out for tomorrow. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg skating for the first time since Saturday. Andy Strickland: Some doctors feel that…

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Injuries: Lightning, Flyers, Devlis, Coyotes, Rangers, Leafs and more

Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that both Tyler Johnson and Victor Hedman could return before the All-Star game next week. “Johnson is for sure day-to-day, and I would say that Heddy is days-to-days, probably,”…

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