Shakir Mukhamadullin Likely To Begin Season In AHL

San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin is likely to begin the season with the San Jose Barracuda, as per head coach David Quinn. Quinn noted he would like to see the 2020 first-rounder play with more confidence while playing bigger minutes with the club's farm team. Acquired last season in the trade that sent 40-goal […]

Ty Smith Placed On Waivers By Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ty Smith was placed on waivers by the club on Thursday, the first day of waivers on the 2023-24 NHL calendar. Just 23 years of age and a 2018 first-round pick, there's a solid chance Smith is claimed and the Penguins will be able to shed his $775K cap hit. The Lloydminster, […]

John Klingberg Forced To Exit Early Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg couldn't complete Wednesday's preseason contest versus Buffalo after "something tightened up" on him early in the game. According to head coach Sheldon Keefe, it was a precautionary move, but Klingberg will be evaluated further on Thursday. Klingberg is set to play a big role for the Maple Leafs in […]

Mike Matheson Misses Wednesday's Preseason Game With Injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson sat out Wednesday's preseason clash versus Ottawa with a lower-body injury. Matheson had a stop-start campaign in 2022-23 due to health issues, so it's definitely a worry that he's dealing with another issue, but according to head coach Martin St. Louis, Matheson would have played if it had been a […]

Zach Whitecloud Nursing Unspecified Injury

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud is troubled by an undisclosed injury and isn't expected to see the ice for the rest of the week. The 26-year-old was injured in Monday's preseason game against Colorado. Whitecloud missed significant time last season and must be desperate to avoid another lengthy spell on the sidelines. He featured […]

Joel Edmundson To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Hand Injury

Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson underwent a procedure to stabilize his fractured hand on Tuesday and is expected to miss the next four-to-six weeks. The veteran blueliner was injured in a scrimmage on Sunday and has been unable to return to the ice and seemingly won't do so for at least a couple of weeks. […]

Justin Faulk Expected To Return To Practice Thursday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk is expected to return to the ice for practice Thursday after sustaining a lower-body injury during the second period of Tuesday's preseason contest versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. Faulk went hard into the end wall late in the second period on Tuesday and did not return for the third […]

Justin Faulk Exits Preseason Contest With Injury

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk failed to complete Tuesday's preseason game against Columbus after picking up a lower-body injury. He was forced to exit near the end of the second period. Faulk logged 16:04 of ice time in a 3-2 win and was plus-one with one block. More info on his status is expected […]

Joel Edmundson In Danger Of Missing Start Of Season

Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson could be unavailable for the start of the season due to an upper-body injury. The big blue-liner was injured in Sunday's team scrimmage and hasn't been able to practice. Edmundson was picked up from Montreal for a seventh-round draft pick in the summer. He logged 13 points (two goals, 11 […]

Torey Krug Expects To Be Ready For Season Opener

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug (foot) expects to be ready for his team's season opener on Oct. 12 against the Dallas Stars. The Blues had announced that Krug suffered a right foot injury on Sept. 13, only stating he would be reevaluated on Oct. 1. "I'll be ready", Krug said on Tuesday, music to […]

Rasmus Dahlin Pleased To Link Up With Connor Clifton

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is very happy that Connor Clifton is now his teammate, not a pesky opponent. "On the ice, you see his toughness," Dahlin said of Clifton. "I remember playing him in Boston. I was scared of him. I hated to play against him." Clifton likes the physical part of the game […]

Jakob Chychrun Nets Two Goals In Win Over Toronto

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun provided two goals as the team defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime Monday. The talented blue-liner netted a power-play goal in the opening period and finished the game in overtime with an even-strength marker. Chychrun enjoyed a busy night with six shots on goal, five blocks, and two […]

Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2023-2024 Drafts - Top 300 for Points Leagues

The 2022-2023 NHL season has come and gone in the blink of an eye with some calling the playoffs ‘the most exciting playoffs in a long time’ due to the numerous upsets and teams who caught fire at the right time. Eventually, the Vegas Golden Knights returned to the Stanley Cup Finals, the second trip […]

Trevor van Riemsdyk Sustains Apparent Hand Injury

Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk suffered an apparent hand injury in Sunday's preseason game against Buffalo. He left the contest late in the third period after blocking a shot with his right hand. The 32-year-old tallied an assist in 18:30 of action before exiting. The Capitals, who lost the game 4-3 in a shootout, […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Set To Get Look On Top Power-Play Unit

Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be getting a look on the top power-play unit next week when the team starts working on special teams in training camp. The Panthers need alternative options on the power play for the start of the season, with Aaron Ekblad (shoulder) and Brandon Montour (shoulder) out for at least […]

Sabres Aiming To Lock Up Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power Long-Term

The Buffalo Sabres are looking to lock up young defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power to long-term contract extensions. Both blueliners were taken with the No. 1 overall pick in their respective drafts with Dahlin drafted in 2018 and Power in 2021. The 23-year-old Dahlin will look to break the bank on the heels of […]

Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale Absent On First Day Of Camp

Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras and defenseman Jamie Drysdale were both not in attendance for the club's opening day of training camp on Thursday. Both youngsters are without new contracts as they skate in their third and final season of their three-year entry-level deals and are set to hit restricted free agency at season's end. […]

Mattias Ekholm Roughly A Week Away From Skating

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (hip) is roughly a week away from skating, as per head coach Jay Woodcroft. Ekholm has been held out of training camp to this point due to the hip flexor ailment but the injury doesn't sound remotely close to threatening his status for opening night on Oct. 11 against the […]

Alexander Romanov 100 Percent For Training Camp

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (shoulder) was on the ice Thursday as training camp started and is reportedly fully healthy. Romanov's status for camp was initially questionable after he underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason. The 23-year-old has started preparations for his second season on Long Island. Last season, Romanov had a career year […]

Daniil Miromanov Ruled Out Long-Term

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Daniil Miromanov (undisclosed) won't be available for the team to start the season. He has been ruled out long-term with an unspecified injury he sustained last season. Miromanov had a good AHL campaign in 2022-23 with a 22-point effort in 31 appearances and didn't look out of place in the NHL […]

Chris Wideman Out Indefinitely With Back Injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Chris Wideman has been ruled out indefinitely with a back injury. It's a bad blow for the veteran blue-liner after Wideman featured in only 46 games last season. He had a year to forget, registering zero goals and just six points. Across his entire career, Wideman has been able to notch 78 […]

Oliver Kylington Absent From Flames Camp

Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington is not taking part in the start of training camp. "Following yesterday's medical and fitness testing, it was determined that Oliver is unable to participate in the opening of training camp today. As this is a private personal matter, no further information will be provided," the Flames said in a […]

Tucker Poolman Not Available For 2023-24 Season

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tucker Poolman (head) won't be able to play during the 2023-24 NHL season. The 30-year-old is suffering from migraines and was already limited to just three appearances last season. "Tucker is not going to play. We're supporting him and helping him in any ways to get his life back and feel good […]

Jake Bean Doubtful For Start Of Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean (groin) is battling an injury, and the team considers him as week-to-week. The Blue Jackets revealed a number of injuries ahead of training camp, and Bean's problem is slated to be the most serious one. According to The Athletic's Aaron Portzline, the 25-year-old suffered an abductor strain in a […]

Cale Makar Unavailable For Start Of Training Camp

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (undisclosed) isn't available for the start of training camp. The team considers him day-to-day and hopes he will be ready to go early next week. Makar is a vital cog for the Avalanche, and it looks like they will have him available for the start of the regular season. Injury […]

Mattias Ekholm Misses Start Of Training Camp With Hip Problem

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (hip) won't be available for the start of training camp due to a minor hip flexor injury. General manager Ken Holland has announced that Ekholm may need a few days before he "gets going". The Swedish veteran appears to be dealing with a very minor issue, so this should only […]

Jake Muzzin Ruled Out For 2023-24 Campaign

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin (neck) has been officially ruled out for the entire 2023-24 campaign. The 34-year-old suffered a cervical spine injury at the beginning of last season and has been out ever since. Muzzin, a Stanley Cup winner from 2014 with the Los Angeles Kings, moved to Toronto in 2019, and he's […]

Calen Addison Re-Signs With Wild For One Year

Minnesota Wild defenseman Calen Addison has finally inked a contract for the 2023-24 campaign, re-upping with the team for one year. The deal is worth $825,000. Addison was a restricted free agent after setting the franchise rookie record with 26 assists last season and notching 29 points in total across 62 appearances. The 23-year-old boasts […]

Josh Manson Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing an offseason procedure. Manson struggled to stay in the lineup with health issues all season last year, making only 27 appearances in the regular season and missing the team's final two playoff outings. The 31-year-old finished […]

Mike Babcock Resigns As Blue Jackets Head Coach

Mike Babcock resigned as the Columbus Blue Jackets head coach on Sunday following allegations that he violated players' privacy when he asked to see photos on their cellphones. "Upon reflection, it has become clear that continuing as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets was going to be too much of a distraction," Babcock said […]