NHL Hockey Player News

Bryan Bickell(LW)|
Injury
Injury
Flu bug is running through the #Blackhawks locker room (Bickell, Leddy and Hjalmarsson. Montador (upper) is much better

Bickell is already a healthy scratch but may stay on the bench due to the flu. He has four goals and nine points through 43 games.

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Adam Jahns 2012-02-08T15:31:11.000Z
Bryan Bickell
Rob Scuderi(D)|FA
Injury
Injury
Also, Rob Scuderi was OK today. Before yesterday’s game, Scuderi got hit on the top of the head by a puck during warmups — he, like most of the Kings, has not been wearing a helmet in warmups in recent weeks — and required a couple staples to close the wound.

Clearly this injury is nothing to worry about. The veteran Scuderi has a goal and seven points through 54 games.

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LA Kings Insider 2012-02-08T15:25:04.000Z
Rob Scuderi
Tyler Kennedy(C)|
Injury
Injury
Penguins say no Tyler Kennedy update until Thursday. At this rate, he might be healed before the nature of his injury is announced.

Kennedy could possibly return at some point this week as early indications point to the injury being not that serious. He has six goals and 22 points in 42 games.

Source:
Dave Molinari 2012-02-08T14:13:21.000Z
Tyler Kennedy
Jason Williams(C)|INA
Call up / Send down
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Jason Williams and Colin McDonald to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.

Williams drew in on the fourth line yesterday. He has a goal and an assist in eight games.

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PittsburghPenguins.com 2018-07-18T17:53:20.322Z
Martin Brodeur(G)|FA
Injury
Injury
Martin Brodeur did not practice today after twisting his right ankle when the Rangers’ Ryan Callahan fell on his leg in 7:34 into the third period of the Devils’ 1-0 victory Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Brodeur is not expected to miss any games although Johan Hedberg is expected to play tomorrow.

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Fire & Ice 2012-02-08T13:58:29.000Z
Martin Brodeur
Matt D'Agostini(RW)|INA
Injury
Injury
Early indication is that it’s not too serious and he’s dealing with a mild headache. When watching it live it looked like it was his shoulder more than his head but we will wait to hear more from the team.

Early reports indicate D'Agostini could only miss a short amount of playing time. The former Hab scored nine goals and 18 points through 52 games.

Source:
True Hockey 2018-07-18T17:53:25.785Z
Andy McDonald(C)|INA
Line Change
Line Change
It looks like it’s only a matter of time before the Blues get forward Andy McDonald back in the lineup. I would think Saturday is doubtful with the team set to play three games in four nights but barring an unexpected setback, fans can be sure to see McDonald back either Sunday or Tuesday.

Sounds like McDonald could return this weekend. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.

Source:
True Hockey 2018-07-18T17:53:11.573Z

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In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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