The Canucks have signed Micheal Ferland to a four-year contract worth $14.0 million ($3.5M AAV).
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The Canucks have signed Tyler Myers to a five-year contract worth $30.0M ($6.0M AAV).
The Penguins have acquired Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Alex Galchenyuk from the Coyotes for Phil Kessel, Dane Birks and a 2020 fourth-round pick.
Joseph was selected No.23 overall in 2017 and is coming off of a 47-point (9G / 38A) campaign in the QMJHL. The 19-year-old has good size (6-foot-2, 168 lbs), terrific mobility and puck skills that should make him a point-producer in the NHL in the near future. With veterans clogging up the Penguins’ blueline, Joseph is likely headed to the AHL to start the 2019-20 season.
Ferland (upper-body) is expected to play in Game 1 vs. the Bruins.
Ferland has been sidelined by an upper-body injury since Game 3 of round one vs. the Capitals but is expected to play in Boston on Thursday. Ferland told reporters he is feeling fine physically after Monday’s practice and will likely be eased back into playoff action on the fourth line with Greg McKegg and Jordan Martinook.
The Rangers have signed Vitali Kravtsov to an entry-level contract.
Kravtsov, 19, was the No.9 overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft and one of the Rangers top prospects. The Russian right winger had eight goals and 13 assists (21 points0 in 50 games with Chelyabinsk Traktor of the KHL this season.
Ferland (upper-body) will not play in Game 3 but could return for Game 4.
The Hurricanes could get Andrei Svechnikov and Jordan Martinook back in Game 3 but they will have to wait at least one more game for Ferland. The 27-year-old has been out since Game 3 of the first round but was on the ice again on Wednesday and is targeting a Game 4 return. The Hurricanes have moved out to a 2-0 series lead and will be even more dangerous when all three forwards are healthy and back in the lineup.
Ferland (upper-body) will not play in Game 7.
Ferland remains sidelined by an upper-body injury that he suffered in Game 2 and forced him out of Game 3 as well. Luckily for the Hurricanes, they got Jordan Martinook back in Game 6 and could get Andrei Svechnikov back on Wednesday.
Ferland (upper-body) is not expected to play in Game 4.
Ferland left Game 3 after playing just 2:08 TOI and will join Andrei Svechnikov in the press box for Game 4. Patrick Brown was recalled from Charlotte (AHL) on Wednesday and will replace Ferland in the lineup in Game 4.
DeBrusk (undisclosed) will play in Game 3.
DeBrusk took some big licks in Game 2, including a cross-check to the head from Nazem Kadri late in the third period, but will play in Game 3. DeBrusk has been an effective pest through two games, registering six shots on goal but no points to date.
DeBrusk (undisclosed) feels "100 percent" and will play in Game 2.
DeBrusk took some licks in Game 1 and missed yesterday's practice but will play in Game 2 vs. the Maple Leafs. DeBrusk, who had eight points (6G / 2A) in 12 playoff games last year, had two shots in 15:19 TOI in Game 1.
Goalie Start
Demko will start Saturday in St. Louis.
Chytil is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will not play on Wednesday.
Chytil will miss Wednesday’s game vs. the Senators but head coach David Quinn said that he “may play before the season ends.” Brendan Smith will dress as a forward to replace Chytil tonight.
Goalie Start
Demko will start Tuesday vs. the Sharks.
Demko allowed two goals on 39 shots in the Canucks win over the Sharks last Thursday. Jacob Markstrom started on Saturday, but they will come back to Demko tonight vs. the Sharks. The 23-year-old has gone 3-3-0 with a 3.08 GAA and .902 SV% in six starts and one relief appearance in the NHL this season.
Goalie Start
Demko will start Thursday vs. the Kings.
Brisebois is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
Goalie Start
Demko starts Sunday vs. the Blue Jackets.
Goalie Start
Demko will start Monday in Chicago.
Chytil (illness) is doubtful to play on Tuesday.