Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will undergo surgery to correct a lower-body problem, and he is “probably out for the year,” according to coach Rod Brind’Amour.
- NHL: Brind’Amour on Kochetkov: “He’s decided to have surgery, so he’ll probably be out all year. He hasn’t been feeling well all year. As you know, he’s been dealing with it all season. He’s playing great, that’s the hardest part. He fought through it, but he just doesn’t want to continue like this, so we’ll get him fixed and go from there.”
Kurt Dusterberg: Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere missed last night’s game with an undisclosed injury.
NHL Rumors: The Ottawa Senators are still looking for upfront help
Charlie Roumeliotis: Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard was skating before practice.
Stephen Rosner: New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin (IR with a nagging problem) will practice this morning to see if he’s ready to go tonight.
Penguins PR: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson missed practice yesterday due to illness.
Then Arritt: San Jose Sharks forward Adam Gaudette left last night’s game in the second period with an undisclosed injury.
Lou Korac: St. Louis Blues forward Pius Suter will be out about four weeks with a right ankle injury.
Utah Mammoth PR: Goalkeeper Karel Vejmelka was placed on IR retroactive to December 23 with an upper body injury.
NHL Rumors: Could Morgan Rielly’s name resurface if things continue to go sideways
Ken Wiebe: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey was on the ice for their optional morning skate. He did not participate in their Sunday skate.
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