NHL Hockey Player News

Injury

#Flames Tim Jackman, upper body, will not return.

Jackman is the latest Flames forward to succumb to injury. Through 66 games, Jackman has a goal and seven points with 88 PIM. If he can't play, the Flames will either dress Anton Babchuk or make an additional roster move.

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Scott Cruickshank 2012-03-06T22:10:47.000Z

Colby Armstrong(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Injury

Lupul has upper body injury, armstrong broken nose.

Tough break for Armstrong, who simply cannot stay healthy. He will not be available for tomorrow's game.

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Lance Hornby 2018-07-18T17:53:15.676Z

Joffrey Lupul(Right Wing)(RW)|

Injury

Lupul has upper body injury, armstrong broken nose.

Neither player will be available for tomorrow night's game. Lupul has 25 goal and 66 points through 65 games.

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Lance Hornby 2012-03-06T22:08:45.000Z

Jakub Voracek(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Voracek is still being evaluated - doubtful for a return tonight.

Voracek is still reeling from a huge Niklas Kronwall hit. He has 12 goals and 34 points through 63 games.

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@NHLFlyers 2012-03-06T21:29:35.000Z

Jaromir Jagr(Right Wing)(RW)|

Injury

INJURY UPDATE: #Flyers Jagr will not return - lower-body injury.

One can only assume Jagr is absent with a groin injury-- the same affliction that has plagued him all season. At 40, he is enjoying a decent year with 17 goals and 44 points in 55 games.

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@NHLFlyers 2012-03-06T21:28:51.000Z

Joffrey Lupul(Right Wing)(RW)|

Injury

Lupul went to dressing room after getting hit hard along wall by Krejci. Couldn't tell for sure if he was favoring his wrist or shoulder.

Sounds like Lupul injured his banged-up wrist. He has 25 goal and 66 points through 65 games. Check back for a further update from the team.

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Dan Rosen 2012-03-06T20:29:48.000Z

Brandon Dubinsky(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Brandon Dubinsky has a hand injury, will not return return tonight for #NYR

Dubinsky was able to flex his hand after the fight so it probably isn't too serious. He has seven goals and 26 points in 61 games.

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@thenyrangers 2012-03-06T20:10:59.000Z

Cal Clutterbuck(Right Wing)(RW)|New York Islanders NYI

Injury

The sick #mnwild forward is Cal Clutterbuck; doesn't sound like he's likely to play tonight.

Take Clutterbuck out of your roster tonight as the sick forward is unlikely to play. He has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.

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Ben Goessling 2012-03-06T19:55:22.000Z

Mathieu Garon(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Injury

Lightning G Garon coming out of game 3:54 into first period after it appeared he pulled something going after a Senators shot. Rolson in.

Tough break for Garon, who was helping to backstop the Bolts into what could be a playoff berth. Check back for a further update on his status.

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Damian Cristodero 2018-07-18T17:53:25.617Z

Brandon Dubinsky(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Dubinsky directly to room following fight with Carter at 343, has not returned to bench midway through pd.

Dubinsky took a few shots to the face and was seen flexing his hand after the fight. He has seven goals and 26 points in 61 games.

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Larry Brooks 2012-03-06T19:30:14.000Z

Zenon Konopka(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Line Change

I don't see Jim O'Brien on the ice for warmup - but Konopka is there. Could be a lineup change for Ottawa.

Konopka remains in the lineup for the time being. He has three goals and five points with 170 PIM in 52 games.

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Ian Mendes 2018-07-18T17:53:35.857Z

Jim O'Brien(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Late change for #sens: Konopka in for O'Brien, who has a slight upper body injury.

Sounds like O'Brien might miss a game or two. He has two goals and three points in 14 games.

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Allen Panzeri 2012-03-06T19:19:18.000Z

Nathan Horton(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Nathan Horton yet to resume skating.

Awful news for Horton and even worse news for the Bruins, whose offense continues to sputter. Before getting hurt, the sniper scored 17 goals and 32 points in 46 games.

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Fluto Shinzawa 2012-03-06T18:58:47.000Z

John Scott(Left Wing)(LW)|

Line Change

Ryan Callahan in the lineup. John Mitchell scratched. Yup. John Mitchell #notjohnscott

Scott stays in the lineup against the division rivals. He has no points in three games with the Rangers

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Pat Leonard 2012-03-06T18:55:25.000Z

John Mitchell(Center)(C)|

Line Change

Ryan Callahan in the lineup. John Mitchell scratched. Yup. John Mitchell #notjohnscott

Mitchell is a healthy scratch for the first time all season. He has five goals and 13 points in 46 games with the Rangers.

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Pat Leonard 2012-03-06T18:54:55.000Z

Ryan Callahan(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Ryan Callahan in the lineup.

Callahan will play on the second line tonight. He has 25 goals and 47 points in 61 games.

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Pat Leonard 2012-03-06T18:54:15.000Z

Gilbert Brule(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Scratches: #Coyotes Bissonnette, Stone #CBJ Johansen #NHL

Brule draws in with Bissonnette scratched. In 18 games with the Coyotes, he has three goals and seven points.

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Dave Zorn 2018-07-18T17:53:18.756Z

Paul Bissonnette(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Scratches: #Coyotes Bissonnette, Stone #CBJ Johansen #NHL

Bissonnette will once again be a healthy scratch. The pugilist has a goal and 31 PIM in 24 games.

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Dave Zorn 2012-03-06T18:52:11.000Z

Zach Parise(Left Wing)(LW)|Colorado Avalanche COL

Line Change

Both Zach Parise and Andy Greene looked fine in warmups.

As expected, Parise will play tonight. Through 65 games, the captain scored 27 goals and 56 points.

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Rich Chere 2012-03-06T18:51:02.000Z

Andy Greene(Right Defenseman)(LD)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Both Zach Parise and Andy Greene looked fine in warmups.

As expected, Greene will play tonight. He has 12 assists in 39 games.

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Rich Chere 2012-03-06T18:50:40.000Z

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