On the Anaheim Ducks …
Hannah Spraker: Defenseman Sami Vatanen suffered a lower-body injury last night.
Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle didn’t offer much on Vatanen’s status for today’s game against the Lightning.
On the Dallas Stars …
Sean Shapiro of Wrong Side of the Redline: Lindy Ruff on Jason Spezza‘s upper-body injury
“Right now we really don’t have a time frame on it, but it’s more than days,” Stars coach Lindy Ruff said, echoing his thoughts from Thursday’s post-game press conference.
When asked if it was a concussion.
“I’ll just be honest. It’s an upper body injury that doesn’t have anything to do with anything old,” Ruff said. “It’s not a concussion. It’s going to take a week or two, maybe longer.”
On the Los Angeles Kings …
Jesse Dougherty: Forward Tyler Toffoli skated with Jeff Carter and Tanner Pearson at practice yesterday. Could mean he’s close to returning.
On the Calgary Flames …
Derek Willis: Garnet Hathaway was wearing a regular jersey at practice yesterday. He could play at some point on their three-game road trip.
On the Winnipeg Jets …
Ken Wiebe: Forward Drew Stafford said there is a “pretty good chance” he returns to the lineup today against the Avs.