The Avalanche have signed Valeri Nichushkin to an eight-year, $49 million contract extension.
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The Blue Jackets have acquired Mathieu Olivier from the Predators for a 2022 4th round pick.
Olivier was a key member of the Predators in 2021 but fell behind the eight-ball with an injury in 2022, spending most of the year in the AHL. The rugged winger has seven points (3G / 4A) and 102 hits in 48 career NHL games. He'll likely be a fringe roster player for the Blue Jackets in 2022-23.
Nichushkin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups for Game 6.
Nichushkin was limping noticeably after Game 5 and was questionable for Game 6 but is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Tampa on Sunday. Nichushkin has been a difference-maker in the Stanley Cup Final, scoring four goals with two assists (six points) in the first five games.
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Talbot led the Wild onto the ice for warmups for Game 6.
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Talbot is in the starter's crease at the Wild's morning skate.
The Blue Jackets have signed Makiel Pyyhtia to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Lomberg will be scratched for Game 2.
Lomberg played just 7:39 TOI in Game 1, registering five hits. He will be replaced by Noel Acciari on the Panthers' fourth line.
Nichushkin (rest) will not play on Friday.
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Talbot will start Thursday vs. the Flames.
Werenski (nose) will miss the final two games of the regular season.
Werenski returned to the lineup in Tampa on Tuesday but will miss the final two games of the regular season after breaking his nose. Werenski finishes the 2022 season with 11 goals and 37 assists (48 points) in 68 games.
Olivier was called up from Milwaukee (AHL) and will draw into the lineup on Tuesday.
Olivier has scored five goals with six assists (11 points) in 46 games with the Admirals this season. He's only appeared in eight NHL games this season, scoring one goal with 12 PIMS.
Werenski (upper-body) will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.
Werenski missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Tuesday in Tampa. Werenski has scored five goals with 17 assists (22 points) in his last 25 games.
Lomberg was automatically suspended for one game and will not play on Tuesday.
Lomberg was suspended for his instigator penalty in the final five minutes of Sunday's loss to the Lightning. Maxim Mamin will likely draw back into the lineup to replace Lomgberg on Tuesday unless Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) its ready to go.
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Talbot will start Thursday vs. the Canucks.
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Talbot will likely start Thursday vs. the Canucks.
Werenski (upper-body) will not play Saturday in San Jose.
Werenski played just 1:23 TOI in Anaheim on Sunday before leaving with an upper-body injury. That injury will keep him sidelined on Tuesday, with Gavin Bayreuther expected to draw into the lineup to replace him.
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Talbot will start Tuesday in Montreal.
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Talbot will start Saturday afternoon in St. Louis.
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Johnson is expected to make his NHL debut on Wednesday.
Johnson has some immigration stuff to get sorted before making his NHL debut but the Blue Jackets are anticipating him playing vs. the Canadiens. The 19-year-old had eight goals with 29 assists (37 points) in 32 games during his sophomore season at the University of Michigan. He's expected to start on a line with Justin Danforth and Oliver Bjorkstrand.
Fabbro (upper-body) will draw back into the Predators lineup on Tuesday.
Fabbro missed Sunday's game in Pittsburgh but will replace Matt Benning in the lineup on Tuesday. Fabbro will likely be back on the top pair with Roman Josi and comes in with seven assists in his last 16 games.
