Calgary Flames News
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The Ducks have recalled Nick Ritchie from San Diego (AHL).
Kadri (lower-body) will not play on Thursday.
Kadri, who was fined $5,000 for his throat slashing gesture on Tuesday, will miss tonight’s game with a lower-body injury. With Kadri and Tyler Bozak both sidelined, Peter Holland will centre the Maple Leafs top line.
Kadri (flu) missed Monday's practice, but is expected to play on Tuesday.
Kadri missed Monday’s practice with an illness, but head coach Mike Babcock said that Kadri will be in the lineup on Tuesday. Deploy Kadri like you normally would.
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Ritchie is expected to make his NHL debut on Monday.
Ritchie, 19, a former top-10 pick had nine goals and three assists (12 points) in 12 games with San Diego before being recalled, will likely make his NHL debut on the Ducks second lineup with Ryan Getzlaf and Chris Stewart.
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The Ducks have recalled Nick Ritchie from San Diego (AHL).
Ritchie, 19, has scored nine goals with three assists (12 points) in 12 games with San Diego this season. Not a bad start to your professional hockey career. The 2014 10th overall pick is expected to make his NHL debut next week.
The Panthers have signed Jonathan Huberdeau to a two-year deal worth $6.5M ($3.25 AAV).
Huberdeau was an unrestricted free agent, but is now signed through the 2016-17 season. Huberdeau is coming off of a season in which he tallied 15 goals and 39 assists (54 points) in 79 games. He should lead the Panthers in points again in 2015-16.
The Maple Leafs signed Nazem Kadri to a one-year extension worth $4.1M.
The Flames re-signed Mikael Backlund to a three-year deal worth $10.725M.
Backlund, 26, missed 30 games in 2014-15 after undergoing abdominal surgery in late-October. Despite the injury, he managed to post the highest points-per-game of he career by tallying 10 goals and 17 assists (27 points) in 52 games. Backlund is a strong two-way forward who plays in all situations for the Flames.
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Kadri will return from his four-game suspension on Saturday.
Kadri has served his four game suspension and he is expected to be in the lineup tonight vs. the Senators. Kadri has two goals and twos assists in his last 10 games. Kadri is expected to centre the second line with Joffrey Lupul and David Booth on his wings.
Suspension
The NHL has suspended Nazem Kadri for four games.
Kadri was suspended for four games for an elbow to the head of Oilers forward Matt Fraser on Monday. The suspension will keep him out of the lineup until next Saturday vs. the Senators. With Peter Holland still out with a lower-body injury, the Leafs will likely recall a centre.
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Kadri won't play Friday, but will play on Saturday.
Kadri will serve the final game of his three-game suspension that was handed down by his coaches. He will play Saturday in Vancouver.
Kadri will be a healthy scratch for the next two games.
Kadri was scratched from Monday's game against the Islanders and he will also be a healthy scratch in tonight's game vs. Buffalo and Friday's game in Calgary. It was speculated that Kadri was scratched because he was late for a team meeting, but Leafs president Brendan Shanahan said "there's more to this [then being late for a meeting]."
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Kadri will be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. New York.
Kadri was sent home on Sunday after showing up late for a team meeting. Kadri said he “slept in” which is why he missed the team meeting. He will take a seat tonight with Brandon Kozun drawing in for him. Peter Holland will centre the second line with Kadri in the press box.
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Kadri was sent home from practice; could be healthy scratch on Monday.
Kadri reportedly showed up late for practice this morning so head coach Peter Horachek sent him home. When asked if Kadri would play on Monday, coach said “if I want him.”
Kadri (illness) returned to Leafs practice on Wednesday.
Kadri was held off of the ice for Tuesday’s practice because of an illness, but his return to the ice this morning is a good sign that he will be available on Thursday.
Kadri missed Tuesday's practice with an illness.
Kadri missed practice because of an illness, but he has a few days to get healthy before the Leafs take on the Flyers on Thursday.
Kadri (lower-body) is on the ice for pre-game warmups; expected to play.
Kadri was listed as a game-time decision, but he is on the ice for warmups, so it looks like he will play. He has missed the last two games, but should return tonight on the top line with Phil Kessel and Daniel Winnik in the first game under new head coach Peter Horachek.
Backlund (abdomen) will return to the Flames lineup on Wednesday.
Backlund has been out since October 28th because of abdomen surgery. He recorded four points (1G / 3A) in 11 games before getting hurt. Tonight he will return to the lineup on the Flames’ third line with Paul Byron and Mason Raymond.
Kadri (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Kadri took line rushes on the Maple Leafs top-line in today’s morning skate and interim head coach Peter Horachek says he is hopeful that he will have Kadri in the lineup tonight. Monitor his status during warmups.