NHL Hockey Player News

Call up / Send down

With Zack Kassian suffering from an upper-body injury, the Canucks have recalled Byron Bitz from the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.

Bitz gives the Canucks some added depth on the fourth line. He scored a goal and four points in eight games.

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The White Towel 2018-07-18T17:53:14.326Z

Akim Aliu(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Call up / Send down

#flames recall forward Akim Aliu from Abbotsford. Akim is a native of Okene, Nigeria and was a 2nd pick by Chicago in 2007 Draft.

Aliu is expected to get a late-season look with the Flames. He scored 10 goals and added four assists in 40 games with the Abbotsford Heat.

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Sean Kelso 2018-07-18T17:53:10.206Z

Clayton Stoner(Right Defenseman)(LD)|

Injury

He is an emergency call-up because Clayton Stoner suffered an upper body injury against Nashville on Tuesday.

Stoner is injured yet again and expected to miss at least a game. He scored a goal and five points with 62 PIM in 51 games.

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View from the Lighthouse 2012-04-04T17:40:31.000Z

Tyler Cuma(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Call up / Send down

The Minnesota Wild has recalled defenseman Tyler Cuma from the Houston Aeros.

Expect Cuma to make his NHL debut this week.

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View from the Lighthouse 2018-07-18T17:53:35.087Z

Jason Bacashihua(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

#Flyers have loaned (G) Jason Bacashihua to their AHL affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms today.

Bacashihua only served as a backup for Sergei Bobrovsky and did not get into any game action. He has no fantasy hockey value.

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@NHLFlyers 2012-04-04T16:20:28.000Z

Jose Theodore(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Expect Theodore vs Neuwirth.

Theodore lost his only start against the Caps this season, despite stopping 39 of 41 shots faced.

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Steve Goldstein 2018-07-18T17:53:22.690Z

Mikael Backlund(Center)(C)|Calgary Flames CAL

Injury

I was wondering if Backlund might get back on the ice today, and there he is. Taking part in full practice. #Flames

Backlund is not expected to play again this season. The sophmore scored four goals and 11 points in 41 games.

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Pat Steinberg 2012-04-04T15:21:29.000Z

Alex Tanguay(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Moss and Tanguay not skating for #Flames

No word on whether Tanguay will miss any playing time. He scored 13 goals and 49 points in 64 games.

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Roger Millions 2012-04-04T15:20:37.000Z

David Moss(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Moss and Tanguay not skating for #Flames

No word on whether Moss will miss any playing time. He scored two goals and nine points in 32 games.

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Roger Millions 2012-04-04T15:19:48.000Z

Dale Weise(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Canucks lines: Weise-Malhotra-Ebbett

Weise draws back into the lineup with Kassian sidelined. He has four goals and eight points with 81 PIM in 66 games.

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Hosea Cheung 2012-04-04T15:18:26.000Z

Chris Tanev(Defenseman)(D)|Toronto Maple Leafs TOR

Injury

No Tanev or Kassian at #Canucks practice

No word on Tanev's status moving forward. He has two assists in 24 games.

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Ben Kuzma 2012-04-04T15:17:13.000Z

Zack Kassian(Right Wing)(RW)|Arizona Coyotes ARI

Injury

Kassian listed day-to-day with upper body injury. Might be ribs.

Kassian likely misses a game or two in order to be 100 percent for the playoffs. He has a goal and three points with 31 PIM in 17 games.

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Ben Kuzma 2012-04-04T15:16:38.000Z

Keith Ballard(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Ballard won't play tomorrow but will travel with team. Still a while away from returning, it seems. Said needs more practices.

Ballard is progressing but no firm return date. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.

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Hosea Cheung 2012-04-04T15:15:43.000Z

Cory Schneider(Goalie)(G)|New York Islanders NYI

Goalie Start

Cory Schneider to start in Calgary, says Luongo. #canucks

In two career starts against the Flames, Schneider has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.45 GAA and .925 SV%.

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Elliott Pap 2012-04-04T15:13:52.000Z

Corey Potter(Defenseman)(D)|

Injury

Coach Renney says Smid and Potter are questionable to play again this season

Doesn't sound good for the journeyman. Potter scored four goals and 21 points in 62 games.

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@NHL_Oilers 2012-04-04T14:44:30.000Z

Ladislav Smid(Defenseman)(D)|

Injury

Coach Renney says Smid and Potter are questionable to play again this season

He scored five goals and 15 points in 78 games with the Oilers.

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@NHL_Oilers 2012-04-04T14:44:15.000Z

Andreas Nodl(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Nodl will be able to play tomorrow, he says.

Look for Nodl on the third line tomorrow. He scored three goals and seven points in 47 games.

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Chip Alexander 2018-07-18T17:53:10.975Z

Drayson Bowman(Left Wing)(LW)|

Call up / Send down

Bowman sent back to Checkers today, Rutherford says.

Bowman heads back to the AHL to help the Checkers on their playoff run. He scored six goals and 13 points in 37 games.

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Chip Alexander 2012-04-04T14:42:26.000Z

Tom Sestito(Left Wing)(LW)|

Injury

Homer said Sestito is "weeks away" from being able to return. #Flyers

The big winger registered an assist and 83 PIM in 14 games.

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Sam Carchidi 2012-04-04T14:41:25.000Z

Jamie McGinn(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

McGinn wore an orange no-contact jersey; will be evaluated after tomorrow's morning skate.

McGinn getting back on the ice is a good sign for the Avs. He scored eight goals and 12 points in 15 games.

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@Avalanche 2012-04-04T14:40:28.000Z

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