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Jay Beagle(C)|FA
Injury
Injury
“I talked to him and other than a fat lip, he was fine,” coach Bruce Boudreau said. “I thought, initially, like everybody else, that [a concussion is] what it would've been. But he doesn't have any of the symptoms as of now.”

Beagle has no symptoms after one day but that doesn't completely mean he is in the clear to play tomorrow.

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Capitals Watch 2011-10-14T22:50:54.000Z
Jay Beagle
Mike Santorelli(C)|FA
Injury
Injury
Center Mike Santorelli says his injured shoulder is healing and that he is feeling good. Santorelli hasn't been cleared to practice yet, but he says he's practicing on his own. Dineen said when Santorelli was hurt that he could be back before Halloween.

When Santorelli returns, it will be interesting to see what line he fits on. Last season Santorelli scored 20 goals and 41 points through 82 games. With improved wingers he was expected to top those totals.

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On Frozen Pond 2011-10-14T20:23:47.000Z
Mike Santorelli
Sergei Kostitsyn(LW)|INA
Line Change
Line Change
Trotz then put Sergei Kostitsyn on Smith’s spot. Colin Wilson is the third player on Legwand’s line.

Sounds like coach Barry Trotz is loading up his top scoring line due to the various injuries. Through his first three games the talented Bellarussian holds three assists with a minus-1 rating. Look for him to approach his totals of last season of 23 goals and 57 points.

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Predators Insider 2018-07-18T17:53:32.051Z
Martin Brodeur(G)|FA
Injury
Injury
After Saturday, the Devils don’t play again until next Friday’s home game against San Jose, so Devils coach Pete DeBoer said it makes the most sense to sit out Brodeur Saturday, which would give him a full week to recover.

Look for Brodeur to stay off the ice and then suit back up for his game against the Sharks. If he suffers from any setback, we certainly will update you. Keep in mind Brodeur has played more games than any goalie in the history of the game, so he probably needs to sit out once in a while.

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Fire & Ice 2011-10-14T20:04:28.000Z
Martin Brodeur
Kevin Westgarth(RW)|INA
Line Change
Line Change
“Not at all. I’m trying to get him back to where he was at the end of (last) year. I think his little go-around with Anaheim had an impact on who he is right now, so we’re just giving him some opportunity to get his feet under him, handle some pucks, get some skating in and get back to the game that we saw last year.’’

Westgarth should play around 60 games under coach Terry Murray as the bench boss prefers a fighter in his lineup. Last season he added three assists to his 105 PIM. If you need PIM, he might be a decent bench play against rival teams.

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LA Kings Insider 2018-07-18T17:53:23.734Z

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

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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Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

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