Deryk Engelland News

Engelland had 12 points (2G / 10A) in 74 games in his second season with the Golden Knights. While his point totals aren’t impressive, Engelland led Vegas in blocked shots (152), was fourth in hits (165) and ranked first among defensemen in SH TOI/GP (3:12). Engelland brings a reliable defensive game to the Vegas top-4 and was a priority for them this offseason.

Engelland has missed the last three games, but will replace Brad Hunt in the lineup on Friday. Engelland is expected to skate alongside Shea Theodore and re-enters the lineup with no points, a minus-4 rating and seven shots in six games this season.

Engelland has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury, but has been moved to IR to open up a roster spot to activate Alex Tuch (lower-body). Despite moving to IR, Engelland is reportedly close to a return to the lineup and is eligible to be activated whenever he is 100 percent.

Engelland is not expected to play Tuesday vs. the Sabres because of an undisclosed injury. With Engelland out, Brad Hunt is expected to draw into the Golden Knights lineup and skate on the third pair with Colin Miller.

Engelland has missed the last three games while attending to a personal matter, but will draw back in tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Engelland has one goal and six assists (seven points) in 62 games this season.

Engelland missed Wednesday’s game with a lower-body injury, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Coyotes. Engelland has seen a recent spike in playing time, but is not a fantasy relevant asset. He has just seven points (1G / 6A) in 58 games this season.

Engelland missed the last three games with a lower-body injury he suffered last week. He will replace Raphael Diaz in the lineup and skate on the third pairing with Ladislav Smid. He has averaged 17:58 TOI in his first four games in Calgary.

Engelland suffered a lower-body injury at somepoint during the Flames shootout win over the Predators last night. Engelland will be replaced by Raphael Diaz tonight---Diaz will skate with Ladislav Smid. Engelland is day-to-day.

Engelland had 12 points (6G / 6A) and 58 penalty minutes in 56 games with the Penguins last season. Engelland is a hard-nosed player who can play forward or defence. He is being overpaid, but the Flames had money to spend and now have some more grit in their lineup.

Engelland hit Detroit's Justin Abdelkader illegally in the head during Saturday's game.

in-person hearings allow for suspensions beyond five games. Engelland is a repeat offender, having been suspended for three games in December of 2011 for another illegal check to the head. The Penguins will have to recall a defenseman to fill the void that will be left by Engelland's potential suspension.