Nolan Patrick Set To Play In Flyers Season Opener

Philadelphia Flyers center Nolan Patrick (head) said he is ready to play in the team's season opener on Wednesday. The second overall pick from the 2017 NHL draft missed the entire 2019-20 season with a migraine disorder. Patrick has played on a line with James van Riemsdyk and Jakub Voracek during training camp, while also […]

Loui Eriksson Placed On Waivers Monday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Loui Eriksson was waived and designated for assignment on Monday. The veteran forward had just 13 points in 49 games last season. It is unclear whether Eriksson will go to the AHL or join the taxi squad, but his days of fantasy relevance are firmly over. He has not scored 20 […]

Mike Hoffman Inks One-Year Deal With Blues

Free-agent left wing Mike Hoffman signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the St. Louis Blues on Monday. The 31-year-old has been skating with the team at training camp after they signed him for a professional tryout a few weeks ago. Hoffman produced 29 goals, 59 points and 214 shots in 69 games with the […]

Marco Rossi Out Indefinitely With Upper-Body Injury

Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, according to head coach Dean Evason. It is unclear how the ninth-overall pick from the 2020 draft sustained the injury, but it will keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future. The team was hoping Rossi would compete for a roster spot during training […]

Alex Tuch Listed As Day-To-Day

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Peter DeBoer. They do not expect the ailment to be anything long term for the 24-year-old, although it is unclear whether he can suit up for the team's season opener on Jan. 14. Tuch had a modest regular season, but […]

Mika Zibanejad Fully Returns To Practice

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (undisclosed) returned to practice on Sunday. After some initial doubt, the 27-year-old looks primed to play in the team's season opener on Jan. 14. Zibanejad put up phenomenal numbers last season with 41 goals, 34 assists, 27 power-play points, and 208 shots in 57 games. His shooting percentage will […]

Brandon Saad Cleared For Practice

Colorado Avalanche left wing Brandon Saad returned to practice on Friday after missing the past four days with an undisclosed ailment. The 28-year-old was traded to the Avalanche during the offseason and looks poised for an uptick in fantasy value. Saad will probably slot in on the second line alongside Nazem Kadri and Gabriel Landeskog […]

Corey Crawford Taking Indefinite Leave Of Absence From Team

New Jersey Devils goaltender Corey Crawford is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team because of personal reasons. The veteran netminder has missed the past five days of training camp. The longtime Blackhawk has had an unfortunate bout with concussions in the past few seasons, and the Devils looked like a fresh start. […]

Stars Close Team Facility Due To Positive COVID-19 Tests

The Dallas Stars had six players and two staffers test positive for COVID-19 on Friday, pushing their season opener back to Jan. 19 at the earliest. The team facility will be closed for an indefinite amount of time. This is a disheartening thing to see just five days before the start of the NHL season, […]

Patrice Bergeron Named 20th Captain In Bruins History

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron was named the 20th captain in franchise history on Thursday. Now that Zdeno Chara is a member of the Washington Capitals, there was an opening at the leadership position. Bergeron has been with the Bruins for all 16 seasons of his NHL career. He tallied 56 points in 61 games […]

Sidney Crosby Leaves Practice Early Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby left the ice early during Wednesday's training session after colliding with Cody Ceci. According to Penguins' beat writer Josh Yohe, Crosby had been dealing with equipment issues throughout practice, so that may be why he left. Either way, more information will come out about Crosby's disappearance in the coming hours. […]

Jack Eichel, Victor Olofsson Back At Wednesday's Practice

Buffalo Sabres forwards Jack Eichel (upper body) and Victor Olofsson (upper body) both returned to practice on Wednesday. The duo missed the first few days of training camp with nagging injuries. Thankfully, they have a lot of time to prepare for their season opener on Jan. 14. Eichel is one of the best players in […]

Mattias Ekholm Returns To Practice Wednesday

Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) made his training camp debut on Wednesday. The Swedish rearguard missed the first two days of camp, but he has plenty of time to get acclimated ahead of the team's season opener on Jan. 14. Ekholm is an unremarkable fantasy asset, but he provides enough counting stats to warrant […]

Tyler Ennis Participating In Training Camp

Edmonton Oilers winger Tyler Ennis (leg) has been on the ice during the first few days of training camp, the TSN Staff reports. The 31-year-old fractured his leg during last season's playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks, but he is now back to 100 percent. Ennis produced 37 points across 70 games last season and […]

Joe Thornton Starting Camp In Top-Six Role

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton started training camp alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. The 41-year-old skated alongside the duo during both days of practice, suggesting he will start the season on their line. Thornton only recorded 31 points in 70 games for the Sharks last season, but in a far lesser role. He […]

Chandler Stephenson Practicing On Top Line

Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson was skating between Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty during Monday's scrimmage. The 26-year-old had a career year during the 2019-20 season, tallying 11 goals and 26 points in 65 games. If Stephenson sticks alongside the talented duo, he will grossly outperform his current ADP. However, sophomore center Cody Glass […]

Kasperi Kapanen Likely To Miss Season Opener

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kasperi Kapanen is expected to miss the team's season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers because of immigration issues. He remains in Finland, and will need to quarantine for seven days once he arrives in the United States. The 24-year-old is likely to start the season on the top line with Sidney […]

John Marino Signed To Six-Year Extension

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman John Marino signed a six-year contract extension worth $26.4 million on Sunday. The 23-year-old is coming off of a productive 2019-20 campaign that saw him finish eighth in Calder Trophy voting. He tallied six goals, 20 assists, and four power-play points across 56 games. Marino looks like a nice end-of-draft pick for […]

Brad Marchand Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand is expected to be on the ice when the team opens their training camp on Sunday. The 32-year-old had offseason surgery to remove a sports hernia, but has progressed well in his recovery. Marchand tallied 28 goals and 59 assists in 70 games last season as a part of […]

Jack Eichel Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Ailment

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel missed Friday's team practice because of an upper-body injury sustained while training. The star forward is considered day-to-day. This is surely not the start to 2021 that the Sabres envisioned, so hopefully Eichel will be ready for the start of the season. He put up 78 points in 68 games […]

Mika Zibanejad To Miss Start Of Training Camp

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad will not join the team at training camp on Monday because of an undisclosed injury. The team lists him as day-to-day, and he hopes to be ready for the season opener on Jan. 14. The Swedish pivot broke out in a big way last year, scoring 41 goals and […]

Nico Hischier To Miss Start Of Training Camp With Leg Injury

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier suffered a leg injury while practicing in Switzerland and will miss the start of training camp. The 21-year-old is the focal point of the Devils attack, averaging 0.64 PPG through his first three seasons. Unfortunately, they are one of the more offensively-starved teams in hockey. It sounds like Hischier […]

Jonathan Toews To Miss Start Of Season

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews is out indefinitely with an undiagnosed illness that has left him feeling "drained and lethargic." Apparently, the Blackhawks captain has felt these symptoms for stretches of the offseason. There is no current timetable for the 32-year-old to return, and he will not join the team at training camp. Hopefully, it […]

Kirby Dach Fractures Wrist, Out 4-5 Months

Chicago Blackhawks center Kirby Dach (wrist) is out for the next four to five months after fracturing his wrist at the World Junior Championships. The 19-year-old missed out on captaining Team Canada at the tournament, and now he may miss the entire NHL season. It is a tough blow for the fourth overall pick from […]

Gustav Nyquist Sidelined 5-6 Months

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Gustav Nyquist (shoulder) will miss five to six months following his successful shoulder surgery on Nov. 4. The Swedish forward tallied 15 goals and 42 points across 70 games last season. In his absence, the team desperately needs another top-six winger. If a youngster like Emil Bemstrom or Liam Foudy […]

Kasperi Kapanen Set To Start Season On Top Line

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kasperi Kapanen will probably start the 2020-21 season on a line with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel, according to head coach Mike Sullivan. During an interview on the team's podcast, Sullivan praised Kapanen's speed and complimentary style of play. Earning a role on the top line would do wonders for the […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Awarded One-Year Deal

Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract after an arbitration hearing on Wednesday. The 25-year-old forward scored a career-high 48 points during the 2019-20 season. Bertuzzi figures to play alongside Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha on the team's first line again this season, while also being featured on the […]

Alex Galchenyuk Signs One-Year Deal With Senators

Free-agent center Alex Galchenyuk signed a one-year deal with the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday afternoon. The Senators will be Galchenyuk's fifth different team over the past four years. The 26-year-old has produced at a modest pace over the past few seasons and is coming off of a 2019-20 campaign that saw him tally only 24 […]

Mookie Betts Leads Dodgers To Game 1 Win

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk, two runs scored, and two stolen bases during an 8-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series. The 28-year-old became the first player in MLB history to hit a homer, steal two bases, and score […]

Ian Anderson Stellar In First Postseason Start

Atlanta Braves starter Ian Anderson surrendered two hits and two walks across six scoreless innings during Thursday's 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He struck out nine batters in the contest, tying the Braves' franchise record for most strikeouts in a postseason debut. The 22-year-old was one of the top pitching prospects in baseball for […]