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#Sens practice lines: Foligno-Konopka-Neil/O'Brien
Foligno is moved off the second line -- where he has played most of the year. The Buffalo native scored 12 goals and 31 points through 56 games.
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Combos ce matin: Foligno-Smith-Neil
Foligno drops down to the third line. He has 12 goals and 31 points through 55 games.
Weber told us it was a maintenance day.
Weber has been carrying the load even more than usual with his defensive partner out. The team's captain has 10 goals and 33 points in 43 games. Don't expect him to draw out.
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It's official! Weber back tonight. @PredFans
Weber was cleared for contact and is expected to play tonight. He last suited up on December 23rd.
Trotz on whether Weber could play tomorrow: "Nothing is out of the question." #Preds
Weber would need to be cleared by doctors before getting on the ice. He last played on December 23rd and currently has a five-game point streak.
Concussed defenseman Shea Weber is taking part in light skating by himself today, according to the Predators. There is still no timetable for his return from a concussion sustained Dec. 23 against the Dallas Stars. From what we know, this is his first time on ice since Mark Fistric slammed him high in that game.
Weber is certainly taking the first step towards his recovery. While the Preds captain still has no timetable, skating today is certainly a step in the right direction.
Per Mike Organ of The Tennessean, Trotz said Weber is going on IR. This frees up a roster spot.
Since Weber last played on the 23rd, Weber can return to the lineup at any time.
ST. LOUIS Here is today’s Shea Weber news. A little more positivity coming from the Predators on their captain. According to Coach Barry Trotz, Weber is making some strides. He also said Weber may have gotten to a point where he can ride the exercise bike.
Definitely a good update coming out of Nashville but you can expect him to miss a few more games. Sounds like the original prognosis of a return tonight was premature.
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He also said Weber is doubtful for Friday. #Preds
Expect Weber to sit out Friday's game. Check back for a further update on the elite defenseman.
Shea Weber is out for Wed game with a concussion sustained at Dallas. He will be evaluated on a daily basis with no timetable on his return
Coach Barry Trotz is hopeful that Weber can play later on this week but emphasized that there remains no timetable for his return.
Weber not.
Bad news for Weber as it seems the Preds captain is out with a concussion. Protocol would dictate he stays off the ice for at least seven days.
Weber not on the ice for warmups.
Expect Weber to sit out tonight's game.
First, and most importantly, Shea Weber left the morning skate early. This rarely happens. In fact, I’ve never seen it happen. Weber was hit hard at the end of Nashville’s Friday game against Dallas, but he did speak to the media following the game.
After practice, we asked Coach Barry Trotz about Weber’s situation, and he said he hadn’t spoken yet with his trainers.
Should captain Weber not be able to play tonight, the Preds are expected to put rookie Ryan Ellis in the lineup.
Foligno was expected to be fine and is.
Foligno took a nasty knee-on-knee hit yesterday but was able to return to the game. Don't expect him to miss any playing time whatsoever.
Connor Murphy, the Coyotes’ first-round draft pick in the 2011 draft (20th overall) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Monday to repair a torn meniscus. He was injured during USA Hockey’s national junior evalulation camp last week.
Murphy’s recovery time is estimated at two to four months before he can resume playing.
Defenseman Connor Murphy, the Coyotes’ first-round selection pick (20th overall) in the 2011 draft, has a torn meniscus on his right knee, NHL.com reported early today. He will be evaluated by Coyotes team doctors, who will determine the next phase of his treatment.
The Phoenix Coyotes announced today that their first round draft pick (20th overall) in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, defenseman Connor Murphy, has signed a three year $2.775 million dollar entry level contract.
Multiple reports indicate that the arbitration verdict is out and that Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators will receive $7.5 million for the upcoming 2011-12 season.