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Elias Lindholm Ruled Out For The Week
Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (undisclosed) isn't going to see any preseason action this week, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said on Tuesday. Lindholm, who suffered an undisclosed injury on Day 1 of training camp, was supposed to return to the ice on Tuesday but wasn't able to join his teammates. This is quite worrisome […]
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Tomas Nosek Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks
Florida Panthers forward Tomas Nosek (upper body) is set to miss multiple weeks of action. The Czech veteran was injured in Sunday's preseason contest against Nashville, and Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has said Nosek will miss "weeks, not days." Nosek was expected to start the campaign as Florida's fourth-line center, but his status for […]
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Auston Matthews Dealing With Minor Upper-Body Injury
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews left Tuesday's practice early with an upper-body injury. However, according to Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, the injury isn't anything serious. The Maple Leafs fans and fantasy managers who are banking on Matthews to have another big season can breathe a sigh of relief. Matthews enjoyed a career […]
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Thomas Bordeleau Out Week-To-Week With Lower-Body Injury
San Jose Sharks center Thomas Bordeleau is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Bordeleau was hurt in training camp and might not be ready for the start of the regular season. "It is going to be close," Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said regarding Bordeleau's availability for the regular-season opener. The 22-year-old appeared in 27 NHL […]
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Ridly Greig Exits Preseason Action For Precautionary Reasons
Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig couldn't complete Tuesday's preseason game versus Toronto because of a headache. Greig exited the action near the end of the first period after he was taken down by Toronto forward Pontus Holmberg. The young centerman hit his head on the ice when Holmberg pulled him down from behind. Luckily, Greig […]
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Ryan Lindgren Exits Preseason Game With Upper-Body Injury
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Islanders. Lindgren appeared to suffer the injury in a fight with Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield. The incident happened early in the game, and Lindgren logged just 1:29 of ice time across two shifts before exiting the contest. As a […]
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Artemi Panarin Evaluated For Lower-Body Injury
New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin exited Tuesday's preseason game against the Islanders with a lower-body injury. He left the contest in the third period. Panarin went pointless with a minus-one rating across 11:58 of action. Losing Panarin for a long stretch would be a massive blow for the Rangers. The star winger erupted […]
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Nick Richards Reportedly On Knicks' Radar
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards has reportedly been on the New York Knicks' radar this offseason. The Knicks lack frontcourt options and have been linked with multiple big men. Richards is among them, and he could come in on a team-friendly contract, as the seven-foot Jamaican is only due to be paid $5 million in […]
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Clippers Expect Competition For Paul George's Starting Spot
Following Paul George's departure to Philadelphia, the Los Angeles Clippers have a starter's spot open, and head coach Tyronn Lue expects to see multiple players competing for the role. The most obvious candidates to fill it are Derrick Jones Jr., Amir Coffey, and Norman Powell. A starting role always boosts a player's fantasy value. However, […]
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Isaiah Stewart Drawing Links With Knicks
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been mentioned as a possible trade target for the New York Knicks. "New York has spent a good portion of the last few months scouring the league to address its lack of depth at the position, according to league sources," notes James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. "The […]
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Jaylen Brown In Great Shape Ahead Of New Season
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown has let it be known that he is in great shape ahead of the 2024-25 NBA campaign. Speaking during the Celtics' media day, Brown noted that "this is the best he's ever felt" and "this summer was the hardest he has ever worked." Brown had plenty of time to invest […]
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Jayson Tatum Works On His Shooting During Offseason
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum spent some of the offseason working on his shooting, telling the media on Tuesday that he has worked through "a few mechanical things" on his jumper with trainer Drew Hanlen. Tatum has developed into one of the best scorers in the league, but his numbers dipped in 2023-24. The five-time […]
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Tristan Jarry Expected To Be Back At Practice On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (undisclosed) is expected to rejoin the team on Tuesday after missing Monday's practice session. Jarry missed practice because of a "medical appointment." Pittsburgh's No. 1 will hope to get a good preseason under his belt after struggling for most of 2023-24. Jarry posted a new career high with six shutouts […]
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Rasmus Dahlin To Return To Practice On Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (undisclosed) is poised to resume practicing on Tuesday. He will return to work in a non-contact jersey. Dahlin is nursing an unspecified injury after getting hurt at the start of training camp. He missed the team's first two preseason games and will sit out Tuesday's contest against Pittsburgh as well. […]
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Igor Shesterkin Will Not Negotiate Extension With Rangers During Season
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin does not want to negotiate an extension with the team during the season. The 28-year-old star netminder is a pending unrestricted free agent next summer. Shesterkin has said he "loves" the team and fans but wants to fully focus on his game during the season, meaning he likely won't […]
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Logan O'Connor Inks Six-Year Extension With Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor tied himself long-term with the franchise on Monday, agreeing to a six-year extension. He's now under contract with the team through the 2030-31 season and will be paid $15 million for his services. The contract will count $2.5 million against the cap. O'Connor, who turned 28 six weeks ago, […]
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Cole Perfetti Re-Signs With Jets For Two Years
Winnipeg Jets winger Cole Perfetti has inked a two-year, $6.5 million extension with the team. The two parties came to an agreement on a bridge deal that will carry a $3.25 million cap hit. Perfetti was a restricted free agent and missed the start of training camp because he wasn't under contract for 2024-25. The […]
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Matt Boldy Out Week-To-Week
Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy (lower body) is considered week-to-week after he missed Monday's practice. Boldy was unable to practice after sustaining a lower-body injury at the weekend. There are some fears Boldy might be unavailable for the regular-season opener due to the injury, but Wild head coach John Hynes has said that it's not […]
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Larry Nance Jr. Excited To Work With Quin Snyder In Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Larry Nance Jr. believes he will have a great time playing under the guidance of Quin Snyder. "Quin is a basketball mastermind," Nance Jr. told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Lauren L. Williams. "I was a huge fan of his when he was at Utah, and obviously, these past few years in Atlanta. […]
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Matas Buzelis Impressing In Minicamp Sessions
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis has made a good impression in minicamp sessions ahead of training camp. "It was one thing for the 11th pick to impress in summer league, but the word out of minicamp sessions is the 19-year-old is holding his own in team activities. Buzelis has impressed with his passing and ability […]
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Josh Green Expected To Start For Hornets
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Green will likely be a starter on his new team. According to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, "all indications" show that Green will line up on the backcourt alongside LaMelo Ball. Green started only 62 of his 223 games with the Dallas Mavericks across the past four seasons. He has […]
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Ben Simmons Expected To Be Full Participant In Training Camp
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) is fully healthy ahead of training camp. "Ben is fully cleared and is a full participant for the start of camp. He is excited to get started," Simmons' agent Bernie Lee told NBA insider Chris Haynes. Simmons had a second back surgery in three years in March, which ended […]
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Nassir Little Agrees To One-Year Deal With Heat
Forward Nassir Little is joining the Miami Heat on a one-year deal. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Little's deal is expected to be partially guaranteed or non-guaranteed. The 24-year-old was available as a free agent after the Phoenix Suns waived Little four weeks ago. He saw very little action in Phoenix last […]
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Tony DeAngelo Signs One-Year KHL Deal
Defenseman Tony DeAngelo will spend the 2024-25 campaign playing overseas, having agreed to a one-year contract with the KHL's SKA Saint Petersburg. The 28-year-old was a free agent after having a second stint with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2023-24. DeAngelo skated in 31 NHL games last season, posting three goals and eight assists. He boasts […]
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Flames Want Anthony Mantha To Shoot More This Season
Calgary Flames right wing Anthony Mantha will be expected to fire off a lot more shots in 2024-25. "He's got a rocket of a shot," Flames head coach Ryan Huska said. "I asked him to shoot more…if he's gonna play with Huby (Jonathan Huberdeau). Huby's a pass-first guy, as we know. So, I want him […]
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Tomas Nosek Injured In Preseason Game
Florida Panthers forward Tomas Nosek left Sunday's preseason contest against Nashville with an undisclosed injury. He crashed hard into the boards and needed help to get off the ice. Nosek exited the contest after logging only four shifts and 2:27 of ice time. The Czech veteran joined the Stanley Cup champions on a one-year, $775,000 […]
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Pavel Buchnevich Nursing Foot Injury
St. Louis Blues winger Pavel Buchnevich (foot) missed practice on Sunday after getting injured in Saturday's preseason contest against Dallas. Buchnevich got hurt when he blocked a shot with his foot. He managed to finish the game, so it looks like Buchnevich isn't seriously hurt, but he was kept off the ice on Sunday. The […]
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Arthur Kaliyev Ruled Out Indefinitely With Fractured Clavicle
Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev has been ruled out indefinitely after suffering a fractured clavicle. Kaliyev was hurt on Day 2 of training camp Friday. These types of injuries typically take at least 10 weeks to heal, meaning Kaliyev is looking at a multi-month absence. Los Angeles is forced to start the season […]
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Evander Kane Out Until 2025
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (sports hernia) is not expected to be available until January or February after undergoing surgery, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Kane had the procedure done on Friday in New York City. He needed to have repairs done on two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias, and two torn lower […]
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Alex Ovechkin Takes Skate Test On Saturday
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (undisclosed) was able to take his skate test and practiced with the team on Saturday. He initially sat out the test on Thursday as the Capitals captain was dealing with a minor injury he suffered during the offseason. With a few weeks still to go until the team's regular-season […]
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