Wings' Kindl says he thinks he will be ready to play on Saturday
Sounds like Kindl could be back this week. Through 50 games, he has a goal and 12 points.
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If I were a betting man, I'd say Radulov plays vs. #Pens on Thursday. #Preds
No word on where Radulov plays but you can bet it's on either Mike Fisher or David Legwand's line.
Signing
Evgeni Nabokov has signed a 1-year contract with the #Isles. Details to come.
Nabokov stays on the Island for at least another year. Although he was hesitant to join the organization, and re-sign for that matter, both sides must be happy.
Toews working drills pretty hard.
Really encouraging sign as the Blackhawks hope to get the captain back before the end of the regular season. Still no word on when he returns.
Lepisto went off. Was just testing his leg.
Lepisto stepping back on the ice is a good sign but he is still far away. The offensive defender has a goal and three points in 25 games.
Ericsson looking at next week
Ericsson was scheduled to miss the rest of the regular season but should return shortly. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
Lidstrom said he's hopeful to play Saturday if he continues to improve
Good news for Lidstrom, who is back to skating normally. While the captain has no timetable to return, skating is a great sign.
Johan Franzen here getting treatment for his back.
Expect Franzen to miss tonight's game. The Red Wings' scorer has 26 goals and 53 points in 71 games.
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Sorry by me. Anisimov on the ice for Rangers morning optional. Good sign but not a given he'll play tonight.
Anisimov practiced on the third line yesterday and could be an option to draw back in. He scored 14 goals and 33 points in 69 games before getting hurt.
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Maintenance day for Alexander Semin, #Caps spokesman says.
Semin did not practice on his usual line this morning, instead taking a maintenance day. The sniper scored 18 goals and 46 points in 69 games.
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Pitkanen-McBain
Pitkanen draws into his first game since December 6th. He has three goals and 12 points on the season.
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Gleason-Allen
Gleason moves back onto a pairing with Bryan Allen. He has a goal and 17 points in 73 games.
Hecht in red again today, centering 29 & 23. Roy not taking part in the skate. --^ks
Hecht filling in on line rushes is a good sign. Nevertheless, he is not expected to play again this season. Hecht scored four goals and eight points in 22 games.
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Rads puts on the jersey
It's official, Alexander Radulov is once again playing for the Nashville Predators. Grab him in every league possible.
Nicklas Backstrom is back on the ice today for another workout with #Caps strength and conditioning coach Mark Nemish.
Backstrom continues to skate and workout which is very encouraging. He still has no timetable whatsoever.
Kaleta is the injured #Sabres forward. He's the only one on the ice right now and has a red (non-contact) jersey.
Doesn't sound like Kaleta will play tonight. The gritty winger has five goals and 10 points with 114 PIM.
Call up / Send down
BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has assigned Max Sauve to the Providence Bruins.
Sauve heads back to Providence following his injury. He has no points in one game played.
Call up / Send down
Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has recalled forward Trent Whitfield from the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League)
Whitfield comes right back up as insurance. He has no points in one game played.
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A rested Jeff Skinner returns for #Canes tonite vs #FlaPanthers. Missed both weekend wins (MIN, WPG) due to 2-gm suspension. #NHL
Skinner draws back into the lineup after his suspension. The second-year forward scored 20 goals and 41 points in 55 games.
The Detroit Red Wings center, out with a sprained left MCL, said his goal is to be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs, which is three weeks away.
Helm is hoping to return within three weeks, much earlier than his timetable of 4-6 weeks. The Red Wings' center scored nine goals and 26 points in 68 games.
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