Tyler Kennedy News

Kennedy had two goals and three assists (five points) in 13 games with the Islanders last season, but went unsigned this summer. He will tryout for the Devils this week.

Kennedy will start on the Islanders third line tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. He missed the first three games after the trade deadline with an upper-body injury. Kennedy has nine points (4G / 5A) in 25 games.

Kennedy was acquired from the Sharks at yesterday’s trade deadline. He will make his debut tonight in Dallas on the Islanders second line with Frans Nielsen and Michael Grabner. Kennedy has four goals and five assists (9 points) in 25 games this year.

Injuries have limited Kennedy to just 25 games this season. He is a bottom-6 forward who brings some feistiness to the Islanders lineup. He was a key member of the Penguins 2009 Stanley Cup run, so he will break some playoff experience to the Islanders.

Kennedy did not skate this morning and is listed as day-to-day, which puts his status for Saturday’s game vs. the Blackhawks in doubt. With Kennedy out, Tye McGinn will play and Daniil Tarasov has been recalled.

Kennedy skated on Tuesday in the Sharks’ first practice after the All-Star break, but was not on the ice on Wednesday. “He skated well yesterday, and was sore after,” Coach McLellan said. The Sharks have yet to determine if a player will be recalled from Worcester,

Kennedy has been out since December 6th, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. Arizona. He will take Andrew Desjardins place in the lineup, because Desjardins is with his wife awaiting the birth of their child.

Kennedy left Saturday’s game game with an upper-body injury and did not return. Kennedy was spotted seeing a sling following Saturday’s game so he will not be in the lineup tonight in Edmonton. Expect Tye McGinn to get back into the lineup.

Kennedy has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he will be back in tonight on a line with James Sheppard and Tye McGinn.

Kennedy will make his season debut on Thursday vs. the Canucks. He is expected to skate on the Sharks third line with James Sheppard and Tomas Hertl. He had four goals and 13 assists (17 points) in 67 games last season.

The Sharks are still waiting for Kennedy to make his season debut, but he is now one step closer. The 28-year-old tallied two goals and one assist in three games with Worcester during his conditioning stint. Look for him to play on Thursday vs. Vancouver.

Kennedy has not played yet this season, so he will get in a couple of games with Worcester to get up to speed, before being recalled to make his season debut with the Sharks.

Kennedy is getting close to making his season debut, but still needs more time to heal his upper-body injury. Look for him to return on Tuesday vs. the Avalanche.

Kennedy took part in the Sharks' morning skate and looks like he will be back in the lineup tonight. He missed the last two games with a lower-body injury. Kennedy has four goals and 11 assists in 49 games this year.

Kennedy is listed as day-to-day, but when coach Todd McLellan was asked if he was going to out bit, he said he "didn't know". Expect Kennedy to be reevaluated tomorrow.

The Sharks also acquired Kennedy at the NHL Draft and have now re-signed the 26-year-old depth forward. He had 11 points in 46 games with Pittsburgh last season.

Kennedy totaled five goals and six assists (11 points) in 46 games with the Pens this season. He had a career high 45 points in 2010-11.

Kennedy only put up two points and was a minus-5 in his last 11 games.

Kennedy was moved up to Crosby's spot on the first line during Saturday's game. However he was quickly swapped out in favor of Brandon Sutter. Kennedy was in Sid's spot this morning so it looks like he will get another crack between Kunitz and Dupuis. This will certainly boost his fantasy value, but make sure it is a permanent move before rushing to the waiver-wire to add him.

Trevor Smith was called up and took Kennedy's spot in the lineup.