NHL Hockey Player News

Tanner Jeannot(LW)|BOS
Injury
Injury
Jeannot (lower body) left Saturday's game vs. Boston early and is out week-to-week.

Jeannot exited Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury after only playing 5:54 time-on-ice and is considered out week-to-week. The 26-year-old Jeannot has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight games while recording only seven shots on goal.

Source:
Chris Krenn 2024-01-08T17:49:20.569Z
Tanner Jeannot
Kyle Okposo(RW)|FA
Injury
Injury
Okposo (lower body) returned to practice Monday but is still without a timetable to return.

Okposo has not played since New Year's Eve, missing two straight games, but appears to be nearing a return after returning to practice on Monday. The 35-year-old Okposo has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 38 games this season, averaging 13:59 time-on-ice while playing most recently on a line with Zemgus Girgensons and Peyton Krebs.

Source:
Paul Hamilton 2024-01-08T16:12:46.492Z
Kyle Okposo
Igor Shesterkin(G)|NYR
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the Rangers' morning skate.

Shesterkin had the night off on Saturday, a 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, but will likely return to the crease on Monday night against the high-flying Vancouver Canucks. Shesterkin has been inconsistent this season, highlighted by a recent stretch where he has impressively allowed two or fewer goals in five of his last eight games (6-2-0) but allowed six in two, settling for a .907 SV%. The Rangers are 6-3-1 in their last 10 and are -148 home favourites against a Canucks squad that has scored six or more goals in three of their last five games (3-2-0).

Source:
Vince Mercogliano 2024-01-08T16:11:18.135Z
Igor Shesterkin
Carter Hart(G)|FA
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Hart will start Monday vs. Pittsburgh.

Hart will make a second consecutive start for the first time in nearly two weeks when the Flyers host their divisional rivals on Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hart has allowed five or more goals in two of his last four full games but is coming off a solid performance on the weekend, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. The Flyers went 2-0-0 against the Penguins in December but are +110 home underdogs against them on Monday night.

Source:
Jordan Hall 2024-01-08T16:03:08.028Z
Carter Hart

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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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