The Maple Leafs signed Nazem Kadri to a one-year extension worth $4.1M.
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Nelson is expected to be a healthy scratch in Game 5.
Nelson, 23, had two goals in Game 1, but has been held off of the scoresheet, while only recording two shots and a minus-2 rating in the last three games. With Mikhail Grabovski coming back tonight, Nelson will get a chance to watch the game from the press box.
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The Flames have recalled Brett Kulak and he will make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Kulak, 21, was a fourth round pick (105th overall) in 2012. The 6-foot-1, 185 lbs. defenseman had nine points (4G / 5A) in 22 games with Adirondack after starting the season in the ECHL. Kulak is expected to make his NHL debut on the Flames third pair with John Ramage as his partner.
Nichushkin will be back in the Stars lineup on Wednesday.
Nichushkin was held out of the lineup on Monday, but he will be back in the lineup tonight and is expected to play on the top line and see power-play time. He has one assist and a minus-2 rating in two games since returning to the lineup.
Nichushkin (hip) will play in his first game since November 6th.
After completing a three-game conditioning stint with Texas (AHL), Nichushkin is back with the Stars and ready to play tonight. He is expected to start on the fourth line with Colton Sceviour and Travis Moen, but should move around a bit. He had no points in four games with the Stars earlier in the season.
Call up / Send down
The Stars have recalled Valeri Nichushkin and he could play as soon as Friday.
Nichushkin, 20, recorded three assists and nine shots on goal during his three-game conditioning stint with Texas (AHL). Nichushkin has been out since November but it looks like he’ll be in tomorrow vs. the Blues.
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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.
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The Stars have activated Nichushkin (hip) from IR and sent him to Texas (AHL) for a conditioning stint.
Ninchushkin, who has only appeared in four games with the Stars this season, is finally ready to get into game action after undergoing hip surgery back in November. He will play three games in Texas before returning to Dallas for the final five games of the regular season.
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Nichushkin (hip) will head to Texas (AHL) for a three-game conditioning stint.
Nichushkin will head to Texas and if he is feeling healthy enough he is expected to play on Friday. He will play three games there before returning to the Stars.
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]."
Nichushkin (hip) is expected to play in 7-10 days.
Nichushkin, who hasn’t played since November 6th, will be traveling with the team, and is expected to return to the Stars lineup next week. He had no points in four games before getting injured.
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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.”
MacKinnon will miss 6-8 weeks with a fractured foot.
MacKinnon’s broken foot likely ends what has been a disappointing sophomore season for the 19-year-old. After a 63 point rookie season, Mackinnon registered just 38 points (14G / 24A) in in 64 games this season. The Avalanche sit nine points out of the playoffs, so this injury all but derails any hope they had for the postseason. Despite an average season, MacKinnon remands as an excellent keeper option.
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.
Nichushkin (hip) is still 4-6 weeks away from returning to the lineup.
Nichushkin, who had hip surgery on November 18th, visited with his doctor last weekend and was told it would still be 4-6 weeks before he can play in an NHL game. “He’s skating before and after practice,” GM Jim Nill said. “We’ll take it slower and just make sure he’s ready for each step.”
The Ducks recalled Josh Manson from Norfolk (AHL).
Manson, 23, has one assist in 18 games with the Ducks. While in Norfolk he has collected three goals, six assists (9 points) and 23 PIMS in 23 games. His recall likely means the news on Sami Vatanen is not good.
