The Panthers have acquired German Rubtsov, Claude Giroux, Connor Bunnaman and a 2024 fifth-round pick from the Flyers for Owen Tippett, a 2024 first-round pick and a 2023 third-round pick.
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German Rubtsov News
The Flyers have signed German Rubtsov to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
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Rubtsov will draw into the Flyers lineup on Tuesday.
With Michael Raffl out with an upper-body injury, Rubtsov will draw in on the fourth line on Tuesday. He has no points in three NHL games this season and has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 28 AHL games.
The Flyers have recalled German Rubtsov from Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Michael Raffl is questionable to play Tuesday due to an upper-body injury, so Rubtsov could play in his fourth career NHL game. The 21-year-old has two goals and 10 assists (12 points) in 28 AHL games this season.
The Flyers recalled German Rubtsov from Lehigh Valley (AHL) on Thursday.
Rubtsov is a former first-round drafted pick (No.22 overall in 2016) and he was one of three players to be summoned from the AHL ahead of Friday's game in New Jersey. Rubtsov could make his NHL debut today after registering six points (1G / 5A) in his first seven games of the AHL season.
The Flyers have selected German Rubtsov with the 22nd overall pick in the 2016 NHL draft.
Retirement
Saku Koivu announced his retirement on Wednesday after playing 18 NHL seasons.
Koivu, 39, was selected 21st overall in 1993 by the Montreal Canadiens. He played 13 years with the Habs, 10 as their captain. In 792 games with Montreal he had 191 goals and 450 assists. He went on to play five seasons in Anaheim, where he wrapped up his career with 255 goals and 577 assists in 1124 games.
Koivu (concussion) will return today.
Koivu has missed over a month after being concussed on October 27. The 39-year-old is no longer a fantasy asset having scored just two goals and adding one assist in 12 games.
Ducks center Saku Koivu had “two good practices” and will be a game-time decision, according to Boudreau. The veteran forward has missed 15 games.
Koivu (concussion) has not been cleared medically and will not play tonight.
The veteran centre will miss his 12th straight game when the Ducks take on the Devils tonight. He has practice for several consecutive days so his return is near. The Ducks next play on Friday against Tampa Bay.
Koivu (concussion) is a full participant in practice this morning and may return to the lineup tonight.
Koivu has missed the last 11 games after being concussed on October 27. Koivu is in the twilight of his career and is not really fantasy relevant in any capacity right now. He has just two goals and one assist in 12 games.
Koivu (head) will be a game-time decision tonight.
Koivu was a full participant in Ducks practice on Sunday and this morning. He has missed the last 10 games since being injured on October 27.
Koivu (concussion) is symptom-free and has resumed skating.
Koivu will miss his fourth consecutive game tonight after being injured on a Brandon Dubinsky hit on October 27. He could return Wednesday vs. Phoenix or Friday against Buffalo.
Ducks are sending Saku Koivu home to be evaluated by team doctors. They are following protocol due to fact that he was knocked unconscious.
Koivu was hit hard by Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky on Sunday. Dubinsky will not face any supplementary discipline as a result of the hit.
Signing
The Anaheim Ducks on Friday signed center Saku Koivu to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million.
Koivu, 38, had 27 points in 47 games in 2012-13, his 17th in the NHL.
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Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf won't play tonight vs Canucks. Nor will Selanne, Koivu and Bryan Allen. All being saved for playoffs. #canucks
The 38-year-old Koivu will get a rest tonight before the Ducks head into the playoffs.
Hot Streak
For the Ducks, Blake has four points in his last two games and Saku Koivu has 14 points in his last 11 games.
Koivu has really pitched in for the struggling Ducks. The former Habs captain now has nine goals and 25 points over 36 games.
Saku Koivu doubtful, Bruce Boudreau said.
Koivu practiced on the second line yesterday and was expected to suit up tonight. Expect Nick Bonino to remain on the second line for the time being.
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Koivu centering 2nd line w/ Selanne and Ryan as #NHLDucks practice gets underway at Honda Center.
Sounds like Koivu could return for tomorrow's game. He last played on December 8th and has five goals and 15 points in 28 games.
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Koivu centering 2nd line w/ Selanne and Ryan as #NHLDucks practice gets underway at Honda Center.
Sounds like Koivu could return for tomorrow's game. He last played on December 8th and has five goals and 15 points in 28 games.