NHL Hockey Player News

Injury

Sharp wearing a white non-contact jersey today, probably not a good sign for him playing tomorrow.

Sharp has played in two games since he returned so if he misses tomorrow's game, he either re-aggravated his upper body injury or is just receiving a maintenance day in anticipation of the playoffs.

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@ESPNChiHawks 2013-04-18T11:56:09.000Z

Evgeni Nabokov(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Nabokov is first to head back to the dressing room for the #Isles this morning.

Like Reimer, Nabokov has been torrid recently. He's 4-0-1 in his last 5 allowing 6 goals over that stretch. Hard to believe this would be a goalie duel on paper but it looks like it is shaping up to be one.

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@NYIslanders 2013-04-18T11:54:53.000Z

Carter Hutton(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Call up / Send down

Blackhawks have recalled goaltender Carter Hutton.

No word yet on why Hutton has been recalled.

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Jay Zawaski 2013-04-18T11:36:38.000Z

Milan Lucic(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Milan Lucic in green jersey; recently added for spare forwards.

Appears as if Lucic may be a healthy scratch tonight. Lucic has only scored 2 goals in his last 27 games.

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Mike Loftus 2013-04-18T11:33:31.000Z

Scott Clemmensen(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Clemmensen in tonight.

With a 3-6-2 record and a 3.50 GAA, Clemmensen has struggled mightily this season. Don't count on much from him tonight vs. the Rangers.

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George Richards 2013-04-18T11:26:50.000Z

Clarke MacArthur(Left Wing)(LW)|Ottawa Senators OTT

Line Change

Scratched on Tuesday, Clarke MacArthur and Matt Frattin back alongside Mikhail Grabovski this morning.

MacArthur has been ice cold with only 1 point in 5 April games.

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Jonas Siegel 2013-04-18T11:23:37.000Z

Bryce Salvador(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Devils GM Lou Lamoriello says it is possible captain Bryce Salvador could be shut down for the remainder of the regular season.

Salvador's wrist injury appears to be flaring up and the Devils could be forced to shut down their Captain for the remainder of the season. With the playoffs already distant, it may be the right move.

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Rich Chere 2013-04-18T11:20:45.000Z

Henrik Lundqvist(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Lundqvist, as expected, will start again.

The Rangers are taking no chances as Lundqvist gets the call in a very favourable matchup vs. Florida.

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Pat Leonard 2013-04-18T11:12:42.000Z

Ilya Bryzgalov(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Looks like Laviolette may be going back to Bryzgalov.

After a strong start by Mason, it looks like the Flyers may just be rotating their goalies in an audition for the end of the year.

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Frank Seravalli 2013-04-18T11:11:21.000Z

Brian Boyle(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Brian Boyle, lower body out indefinitely

Boyle was forced out of Tuesday's game with the injury and will continue to miss time.

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Steve Zipay 2013-04-18T11:08:16.000Z

David Savard(Defenseman)(D)|Montreal Canadiens MON

Call up / Send down

D David Savard re-recalled from AHL Springfield.

Savard is expected to provide depth for CBJ on D and not have any significant fantasy relevance.

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Aaron Portzline 2013-04-18T11:07:22.000Z

James Reimer(Goalie)(G)|Buffalo Sabres BUF

Goalie Start

Reimer starts.

Reimer has been red-hot lately going 4-0-1 in his last 5 and only allowing 6 goals over that stretch. Reimer beat the Isles in a 5-4 win on February 28.

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@MapleLeafs 2013-04-18T11:02:24.000Z

Nathan Beaulieu(Right Defenseman)(LD)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

Nathan Beaulieu sent down to Hamilton.

The roster move clears the way for Diaz to return to the Habs' lineup as early as tonight.

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Amanda Stein 2013-04-18T09:16:24.000Z

Michael Kantor(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Signing

The #NYR have agreed to terms with undrafted free agent F Michael Kantor

Kantor was an undrafted free agent and is coming off of his best season in the OHL - 20 goals and 33 points in 56 games. Kantor is not expected to play a role with the Rangers this season.

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@NYRangers 2018-07-18T17:53:26.513Z

Anton Khudobin(Goalie)(G)|Chicago Blackhawks CHI

Goalie Start

Khudobin leads the Bruins out for pregame warmups vs. Sabres.

As expected earlier this evening, the B's are giving Rask additional days off to prepare for the playoffs. Khudobin should have a great matchup in an emotional game for Boston tonight.

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Joe McDonald 2013-04-17T19:01:34.000Z

Jay Rosehill(Left Wing)(LW)|

Signing

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced this evening that the club has agreed to a two-year contract extension with forwards Zac Rinaldo and Jay Rosehill.

Rosehill is more known for his fighting and does not have fantasy relevance.

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NHL.com 2013-04-17T18:47:24.000Z

Zac Rinaldo(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Signing

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced this evening that the club has agreed to a two-year contract extension with forwards Zac Rinaldo and Jay Rosehill.

Rinaldo is more known for his fighting and does not have fantasy relevance.

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NHL.com 2013-04-17T18:47:10.000Z

Zach Redmond(Defenseman)(D)|

Call up / Send down

NHLJets send Zach Redmond to the St. John's #IceCaps for a conditioning stint.

Redmond doesn't expect to have any fantasy relevance.

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Jim Toth 2013-04-17T18:41:05.000Z

Anton Khudobin(Goalie)(G)|Chicago Blackhawks CHI

Goalie Start

Probably Khudobin

Still not a lot of certainty on the confirmations but it appears as if the B's are going to give Rask 5 straight days of rest.

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Matt Kalman 2013-04-17T19:01:44.000Z

Andrew Murray(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Call up / Send down

The Blues have recalled forward Andrew Murray from the Peoria Rivermen.

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Blues 2018-07-18T17:53:11.417Z

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