David Savard Returns For Montreal

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (hand) will be welcomed back into the lineup Sunday against Nashville. The veteran blue-liner broke his hand early into the season and will return from a 22-game absence. Before getting hurt, Savard skated in five games, posting two assists with four shots on goal, four hits, and 14 blocks. The […]

Rasmus Dahlin Back For Buffalo Saturday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (lower body) will return from a one-game absence Saturday versus Montreal. He was hurt Tuesday against Detroit and couldn't play in Thursday's meeting with Boston, but luckily for the Sabres, Dahlin is good to go again on Saturday. The offensively-gifted blue-liner sits among the team's top scorers with 21 points […]

Evan Bouchard Pushes Point Streak To 10 Games

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard kept his point streak going with two goals and an assist in Friday's entertaining 4-3 win over Minnesota. He opened and finished the scoring, producing the game-winning marker early in the third period. Bouchard joined Paul Coffey as the only d-men in franchise history to post a scoring streak of […]

Ryan Pulock Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. The IR designation means he must sit out a minimum of seven days which rules him out for three contests versus the Kings, Maple Leafs, and Ducks. The right-shot blueliner was struck in the leg by a shot […]

Brendan Smith Fined The Maximum For Tripping

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith has been fined the maximum $2,864.58 for a dangerous trip on Seattle Kraken forward Devin Shore on Thursday evening. The incident occurred during the third period and Smith was assessed a two-minute minor on the play. The veteran has appeared in 22 games for the Devils this season, recording […]

Sean Walker Could Net Flyers A First-Round Pick

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Sean Walker could fetch as much as a first-round pick in a trade this season, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. "You look at Sean Walker of the Philadelphia Flyers, he's a really strong right-shot defenseman, the Flyers love him, but it's expected they can command as much as a first-round draft pick […]

Robert Bortuzzo Dealt To Islanders

The St. Louis Blues have traded defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to the New York Islanders in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick. The hard-nosed blueliner has appeared in just four games for the Blues this season, amassing seven penalty minutes, four hits, and three blocked shots while being held off of the scoresheet in that time. […]

Tony DeAngelo On Trade Block

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo is on the trade block and has reportedly been available for more than a month. The right-shot blueliner was brought back to the Hurricanes on a one-year deal in the offseason but has not appeared in a game since Nov. 18. A 2014 first-round pick, DeAngelo has collected one goal […]

Sean Durzi Misses Thursday's Game With Lower-Body Injury

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi (lower body) missed Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers after leaving Tuesday's game early with a lower-body injury. Durzi has been a nice sleeper defenseman this season, notching 13 points (five goals, eight assists) while adding 53 blocks in 24 games. With Durzi out, Mathew Dumba has gotten a shot […]

Rasmus Dahlin A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (lower body) missed Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins and will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. Dahlin played over 25 minutes on Tuesday, but he suffered an injury at some time during that game and it has apparently gotten worse as time has gone by. […]

Charlie McAvoy Misses Practice Friday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) did not practice on Friday and is considered day-to-day. McAvoy left Thursday's game early with a shoulder injury and could miss Saturday's game, although the team is hopeful he can play. The stud blueliner has 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) in 21 games played this year to go […]

Victor Hedman Notches Two Assists Wednesday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman helped out in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Pittsburgh with a couple of assists. Fresh off his 1,000th career game, Hedman showed his quality on the power play, setting up Anthony Cirelli and Nikita Kucherov for goals that gave Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead. The two-assist effort pushed him to […]

John Klingberg Out For Season

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg (hip) will miss the rest of the season. The Swedish blue-liner has been on the shelf for seven games, and it's now clear we won't see him at all for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign, with him scheduled to have hip surgery at the end of the month. […]

Cale Makar Out On Sunday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) won't play against the Kings on Sunday. He was injured in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Anaheim and will skip his first game of the season. Makar went without a point on Saturday, but he has been back to his best lately and is tied with Vancouver's Quinn […]

Jan Rutta Available Again

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jan Rutta (undisclosed) has come off Injured Reserve and is available for selection for Sunday's contest against the Rangers. The Czech blue-liner has been out for five games with an unspecified ailment. In 19 games this season, Rutta has contributed one assist offensively while totaling 10 hits and 36 blocks without […]

Tyson Barrie Set To Sit As Healthy Scratch

Nashville Predators defenseman Tyson Barrie is set to be a healthy scratch on Saturday versus the Rangers. We might even have seen the last of him in a Predators uniform, as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman has reported that the team has given permission to Barrie to talk to other teams regarding a move elsewhere. The 32-year-old […]

Simon Nemec Collects Two Points In NHL Debut

New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec made his NHL debut and picked up two assists in Friday's 6-3 loss against the Sharks. Nemec was having a productive season with the Utica Comets of the AHL, as he totaled eight points through 13 games to lead all defensemen on the team. The 19-year-old was selected second […]

Simon Nemec Called Up To Devils Friday, Dougie Hamilton Placed On IR

New Jersey Devils defense prospect Simon Nemec has been recalled from the Utica Comets of the AHL. The second pick of the 2022 NHL draft will likely make his debut at some point soon with Dougie Hamilton (upper body) going on IR Friday. The 19-year-old has looked the part in the AHL so far, posting […]

Nikita Zadorov Traded To Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames in exchange for two draft picks. The picks are a 2024 fifth-round and a 2026 third-round selection. Vancouver bolsters their defense by adding Zadorov to the team, as he should immediately see second-pairing minutes for the Canucks. The six-foot-six Russian also adds a […]

Noah Dobson Grabs Three Assists In Thursday's Win

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson helped to set up three goals as the team defeated Carolina 5-4 in overtime on Thursday. Dobson's playmaking came in key moments as well, as he had a hand in all of the team's final three goals, including Mathew Barzal's overtime winner. The 23-year-old has taken a giant leap […]

Juuso Valimaki Back For Coyotes On Thursday

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Juuso Valimaki (mouth) is ready for action again as the team prepares to take on Colorado on Thursday. The Finnish rearguard has missed the last six contests after taking a puck to the mouth in a game against Dallas on Nov. 14. Valimaki showed some good upside last season, but he's gone […]

Dougie Hamilton Won't Play On Thursday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (upper body) will miss Thursday's clash with Philadelphia. He was injured in Tuesday's matchup against the Islanders and is still being evaluated. The 30-year-old exits the lineup having earned 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) in 20 games. Hamilton averages the most ice time among Devils skaters, so he'll […]

Radko Gudas On Track To Return Thursday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) was present at the morning skate and looks set to return to action Thursday versus Washington. The hard-hitting blue-liner skipped Tuesday's meeting with Vancouver due to a lower-body injury suffered in the previous game. Gudas provides a fearsome presence at the back for Anaheim, and he's also done […]

Thomas Chabot Activated Off Injured Reserve, Could Play Friday

The Ottawa Senators have activated defenseman Thomas Chabot off of injured reserve and could have him back in its lineup for Friday's road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The blueliner has missed the last 10 games and last appeared against the New York Islanders on Oct. 26. It's been a relatively quiet offensive season […]

Mark Giordano Week-To-Week With Broken Finger

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano is listed as week to week with a broken finger, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. Giordano left the ice favoring his hand during the first period of Tuesday's win over the Florida Panthers and did not return to the game. He had already been ruled out for Thursday […]

Mike Matheson Posts Two Assists In Wednesday's Win

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson bagged two assists in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Columbus. The Canadiens fell behind twice, but Matheson's good eye for a pass helped the team grab the victory. Both of his helpers came inside the final few minutes of the contest. Matheson soaks in massive minutes on the Canadiens blue line […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Exits Early On Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's matchup against the Rangers. He left in the third period following a hit from behind. Detroit has another outing scheduled for Thursday versus Chicago, and it looks like Gostisbehere might be unavailable for the contest. The 30-year-old recently had a four-point outing and […]

Shea Theodore Week-To-Week Following Surgery

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore is listed as week to week after undergoing surgery to help fix an upper-body injury. The rear guard has missed his team's last three contests with the ailment and will miss at least several more. It's a tough blow for a player having a big season. Theodore leads all […]

Mark Giordano To Miss Extended Time After Blocking Shot Off Hand

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano (hand) left Tuesday's game early after blocking a shot and will miss some time, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. This is just another blow for a Leafs defensive core that is already missing Timothy Liljegren and John Klingberg. Giordano isn't the same defender he once was, but he […]

Dougie Hamilton Leaves Game Early Tuesday, Undergoing Evaluation

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (upper body) left Tuesday's game against the New York Islanders after the second period and did not return. Head Coach Lindy Ruff didn't say whether or not Hamilton would be available Thursday as he is still being evaluated. The 30-year-old has put up 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) […]