NHL Hockey Player News

Rinne's status for tonight's game with the Jets is up in the air. Monitor his situation throughout the day.

Pekka Rinne is dealing with something and will see a doctor this morning, which would explain the call-up of Hellberg. He is 1-2-0 with a 2.23 GAA and .913 SV% with Milwaukee.

Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli issued an update following the game, saying that “Loui is staying overnight in Buffalo for precautionary reasons. He is expected to return to Boston (today).” It is safe to assume that Eriksson will not play tonight vs. San Jose.

At 5:49 of the third period, Scott came across the ice and hit Eriksson in the neutral zone after Eriksson had moved the puck. Scott received a five-minute major for charging, as well a five-minute fighting major for an altercation with Boston's Adam McQuaid that followed the play. Eriksson received assistance leaving the ice and did not return. The Bruins announced after the game that he would be staying in Buffalo overnight for observation, but was expected to return to Boston on Thursday.

The incident occurred at 6:28 of the first period in Anaheim's 6-3 home win over Dallas on Sunday. Garbutt left the penalty box and skated at Penner before leaving his skates to deliver a check. He hit Penner in the head, and the Anaheim forward had to leave the game. Penner didn't travel with the team for a road game in Toronto on Tuesday.

This move means that both Tye McGinn and Michael Raffl will stay with the Flyers for the time being.

Even more promising, Coyle was working on his shot in the shooting cage in the tunnel at Xcel Energy Center. Yet the most promising news is that Yeo plans to have Coyle participate in the team’s morning skate tomorrow.

Martinek, 37, has appeared in 473 career National Hockey League games, including 466 with the Islanders. Martinek has 25 goals and 82 assists for 107 career points. He’s also appeared in 11 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, all with the Islanders. He has been signed to provide D depth while Lubomir Visnovsky recovers from a concussion.

Pateryn has two goals and two assists in five games with Hamilton.

Predators head coach Barry Trotz said it will be up to Fisher whether or not he’ll be ready for Thursday’s game against Winnipeg. I did notice Fisher was walking with a bit of a limp in the locker room area, so I’d bet on him sitting out at least one more night.

Josi who has been out since October 4th, has yet to join his teammates for a practice but has been working out on his own. Predators head coach Barry Trotz says that Josi remains day-to-day. Don't expect a return from Josi until he rejoins his teammates. With the emergence of Seth Jones, the Predators will not rush Josi back.

Kostka was hurt during yesterday's practice. The Blackhawks already had eight defensemen on the roster, so they won't need to recall one during Kostka's absence.

Ramo stopped 27 of 29 shots on Monday for his first NHL win since the 2008-09 season. After Joey MacDonald got five straight starts, tomorrow will be Ramo's third start in the last four games. The Flames have impressed offensively early in the season giving Calgary goalies more value than most thought in the preseason.

Monitor the veteran's status following tomorrow's game-day skate.

It is unlikely that he will play forward any time soon.

Khudobin has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury. Cam Ward will continue to start for the Hurricanes until Khudobin returns to a backup role.

Last night was Monahan's ninth game, so the Flames had to decide whether to keep him and burn the first year of his entry level contract, or send him back to juniors. It is no surprise that he stays with the team after the rookie's hot-start. Monahan has six goals and three assists (nine points) in nine games. He is averaging 15:47 TOI, but has seen his ice-time rise to 21 and 19 minutes in the last two outings.

Thomas has been placed on IR but Panthers head coach Kevin Dineen says he does not expect him to be out longterm.

Lamoriello said there is “no time frame” for when Salvador will return. He will not play in Thursday night’s game against Vancouver.

Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said captain Bryce Salvador went to Lethbridge, Alberta this morning because of a death in his family and, per the CBA, has been designated at a non-roster player. That opened the roster spot for the Devils to recall Gelinas. He has one goal and two assists in five games with Albany.