NHL Hockey Player News

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins(Center)(C)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Injury

Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be out of the lineup for 7-10 days with a sprained shoulder.

Not good news for the Oilers as their stud prospect will miss even more playing time. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.

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@NHL_Oilers 2012-02-07T12:51:40.000Z

Zach Hamill(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Waiver Move

Anthony Stewart (CAR), Zach Hamill (BOS), Andrew Murray (SJS) all cleared waivers.

Hamill likely returns to the AHL shortly. He registered two assists in 16 games.

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Bob McKenzie 2018-07-18T17:53:35.775Z

Andrew Murray(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Waiver Move

Anthony Stewart (CAR), Zach Hamill (BOS), Andrew Murray (SJS) all cleared waivers.

Murray clearing waivers gives the Sharks added roster flexibility. He has a goal and four points through 39 games.

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Bob McKenzie 2018-07-18T17:53:11.411Z

Anthony Stewart(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Waiver Move

Anthony Stewart (CAR), Zach Hamill (BOS), Andrew Murray (SJS) all cleared waivers.

Stewart likely stays with the team. The former 25th overall pick has six goals and 13 points in 50 games.

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Bob McKenzie 2018-07-18T17:53:11.833Z

Jerred Smithson(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Trotz said Smithson likely in tonight. #preds

No word on who will draw out for the Preds. He has a goal and five points through 45 games.

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Joshua Cooper 2018-07-18T17:53:21.118Z

Thomas Vanek(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Regier said Thomas Vanek will not play on Wednesday vs. Bruins; wouldn't rule him out for later in the week.--^ks

Sounds like Vanek could rush himself back into the lineup. He has 19 goals and 41 points in 50 games.

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@BuffaloSabres 2012-02-07T12:46:54.000Z

Kari Lehtonen(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Kari Lehtonen in goal.

In nine career starts against the Coyotes, Lehtonen has a 4-1-3 record with a 1.91 GAA and .939 SV%.

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Andrew's Stars Blog 2012-02-07T12:45:54.000Z

Brad Staubitz(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Looks like Kassian in for Staubitz #mnwild

Expect Staubitz to rotate in and out of the lineup. The enforcer has 73 PIM in 41 games.

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Michael Russo 2018-07-18T17:53:12.923Z

Matt Kassian(Left Wing)(LW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Looks like Kassian in for Staubitz #mnwild

Kassian is a PIM machine with 25 through only eight games.

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Michael Russo 2018-07-18T17:53:26.179Z

Mikko Koivu(Center)(C)|

Injury

No Koivu, Thursday vs Vancouver the target. Not quite ready, says Yeo #mnwild

Koivu will not play tonight but is getting closer. The Wild captain scored nine goals and 33 points through 41 games before getting hurt.

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Michael Russo 2012-02-07T12:41:19.000Z

Jason Williams(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Call up / Send down

Penguins recall Jason Williams.

Williams is fourth on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with seven goals and 32 points in 35 games. He is likely insurance for an injured forward.

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Josh Rimer 2018-07-18T17:53:20.320Z

Colin McDonald(Right Wing)(RW)|

Line Change

McDonald will go in for Kennedy

McDonald gets a chance to play on a scoring line. He has no points in four games.

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@PensInsideScoop 2012-02-07T12:38:45.000Z

Tyler Kennedy(Center)(C)|

Injury

#Pens coach Bylsma: No update on Kennedy.

Kennedy continues to not practice and won't play today. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., native has six goals and 22 points in 42 games, playing mostly on the second line. Look for Colin McDonald to replace him in the lineup.

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@PensInsideScoop 2012-02-07T12:37:57.000Z

P.A. Parenteau(Right Wing)(RW)|

Line Change

Parenteau is in. Same lines as Saturday. #isles

Sounds like Parenteau is over his sickness. Through 51 games, the former journeyman has 11 goals and 47 points. Look for him on the second line and first PP unit.

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@NYIslanders 2012-02-07T12:04:48.000Z

Guillaume Latendresse(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Injury

Bouchard, Latendresse and Stoner did not make the trip.

Latendresse remains out indefinitely with a concussion. Limited to only 16 games on the season, the power forward has five goals and nine points.

Source:

@mnwild 2018-07-18T17:53:19.036Z

Pierre-Marc Bouchard(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Bouchard, Latendresse and Stoner did not make the trip.

Bouchard remains out indefinitely with a concussion. The skilled playmaker scored nine goals and 22 points in 37 games before getting hurt. He may be lost for the season.

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@mnwild 2012-02-07T12:03:02.000Z

Niklas Backstrom(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

#mnwild looks like Backstrom will get his third straight start as he is taking shots from defensmen now

In 14 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Backstrom has a 9-3-1 record with a 2.23 GAA and .924 SV%.

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@mnwild 2012-02-07T14:36:49.000Z

Mikko Koivu(Center)(C)|

Injury

Mikko Koivu hasn't been on line rushes for #mnwild; certainly appears he won't play

Koivu will not play tonight but is getting closer. The Wild captain scored nine goals and 33 points through 41 games before getting hurt.

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Michael Russo 2012-02-07T12:01:10.000Z

Clayton Stoner(Right Defenseman)(LD)|

Injury

Clayton Stoner (lower body) not on the trip to Columbus with #mnwild

Stoner is not expected to play tonight. He has three assists through 39 games.

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Michael Russo 2012-02-07T11:59:21.000Z

Evander Kane(Left Wing)(LW)|Vancouver Canucks VAN

Injury

Evander Kane is on the ice for Jets morning skate #nhljets #tsn

Rumor has it Kane could play tonight. The power forward scored 18 goals and 31 points in 46 games before getting hurt. Check back for a further update on the franchise player.

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Sara Orlesky 2012-02-07T11:57:54.000Z

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