Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabers coach Lindy Ruff said goaltender Alex Lyon falls more into the everyday category, and it doesn’t appear to be anything major. Ruff said they hope to have defenseman Ryan Kesselring back on the ice later this week.
Scott powers: Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said forward Connor Bedard is expected to return to the lineup before the Olympic break. Blashill had no timeline for Frank Nazar.
Dallas stars: The Dallas Stars activate goaltender Casey DeSmith.
George Richards: Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice said defenseman Seth Jones is working week-to-week and they hope he is ready to return before the Olympic break.
Jordan McPherson: Panthers forward Noah Gregor wore a contract jersey during practice. During their last training (Thursday) he wore a non-contact jersey.
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Jordan McPherson: Panthers forward Jonah Gadjovich was on the ice for practice wearing a non-contact jersey.
And Groenspan: Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar left last night’s game in the first period with a lower-body injury. Forward Joel Armia left last night’s game in the second period with an upper-body injury.
And Groenspan: Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson left last night’s game in the third period after being cut off by a high stick.
Stephen Rosner: New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy believes forward Bo Horvat (lower body) will travel with the team on their road trip. He’s not 100% sure yet.
Then Rosen: New York Rangers forward Igor Shesterkin left last night’s game in the first period. He couldn’t put much weight on his left side and needed help off the ice.
San Jose Sharks PR: Defenseman John Klingberg has been placed on IR.
Lou Korac: St. Louis Blues forward Nick Bjugstad (upper body) and defenseman Nathan Walker (upper body) were on the ice with the team yesterday morning.
Browse PR: Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was placed on IR retroactive to December 27 and defenseman Marshall Rifai has been recalled.
- Nick Barden: Nylander skated yesterday morning, and being placed on IR was just a move by roster management.
Anna Two: Browse updates:
- Jake McCabe (lower body) likely out for a week, possibly sooner.
- Brandon Carlo had an ankle infection that also affected his recovery (had foot surgery), could be an option.
- Chris Tanev is being evaluated this week for possible surgery. Out in the long run.
- Anthony Stolarz has been skating, indefinitely.
- Dakota Joshua is back in Toronto, but also absent for a long time with a ruptured kidney.
Dave McCarthy: Carlo said he blocked a shot on November 13, which led to an ankle infection. Eight years ago he had a plate put in his ankle, which led to the problems that required a cleaning operation.
David Alter: Leafs coach Craig Berube said Tanev is considering surgery, and that it is related to his recent issue and not the upper-body issues that kept him out of the lineup earlier this season.
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Tom Gullitti: Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery on Tom Wilson leaving Saturday’s game early:
“Yes. When someone goes down or is helped off the ice, you hope it’s just something where they can go in, get checked out and come back out. But also when you see situations like that, you get a little concerned when someone can’t put weight on their leg, like ‘Willy’ in that scenario. So your thoughts go to, ‘Oh dear. Is this something bad? So, thankful that it’s just everyday and won’t play out.’ , but we’ll see.”
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