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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kevin Lankinen Inks One-Year Deal With Canucks

Goaltender Kevin Lankinen has signed a one-year, $875,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks. The 29-year-old has been linked heavily with the Canucks, and his move to Vancouver is now official. He adds depth to the team between the sticks, with Thatcher Demko (knee) questionable for the start of the season. Lankinen spent the previous two […]

Erik Haula Battling An Illness

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (illness) hasn't been available for the first few days of training camp because he is feeling under the weather. Haula is a savvy veteran who can be used throughout the lineup, and he has been posting solid but unspectacular numbers throughout his 11-year NHL career. Last season, the 33-year-old […]

Arthur Kaliyev Expected To Miss Several Months With Upper-Body Injury

Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev (upper body) is expected to miss several months of action after getting hurt in practice on Friday. Kaliyev, who had just re-signed to a one-year deal earlier in the week, suffered an upper-body injury on a hit and may need surgery. The 23-year-old posted 15 points (seven goals, […]

Ville Heinola Might Miss Extended Time Due To Ankle Issue

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Ville Heinola (ankle) is in danger of missing significant time due to an infection in his surgically repaired ankle. Heinola broke his ankle in the team's final preseason game a year ago. The 23-year-old missed the entire 2023-24 campaign, and it looks like Heinola could be absent for a large chunk of […]

Dylan Guenther Locked Up For Eight Years By Utah

Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther has signed an eight-year extension worth around $57 million. Starting next season, his contract will have a cap hit of just over $7.14 million. Guenther, who was the ninth pick in the 2021 draft, signed a big extension despite only featuring in 78 NHL games so far. He […]

Dawson Mercer Signs Three-Year Contract With Devils

New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer has signed a three-year, $12 million deal with the team. The 22-year-old was a restricted free agent. Mercer has enjoyed a fine start to his NHL career in New Jersey, logging 131 points (64 goals, 67 assists) across 246 games. He notched 20 goals with 13 assists in 82 […]

Brett Pesce Considered Week-To-Week

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (lower leg) is considered week-to-week as he continues to progress from a fractured fibula. The 29-year-old suffered the injury early into the playoffs last season. Following nine campaigns with the Carolina Hurricanes, Pesce signed a six-year, $33 million deal with the Devils this summer. He will occupy a top-four […]

Thatcher Demko Unsure If He Will Be Ready For Start Of Season

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) is progressing but isn't sure if he will be ready to play when the team opens the season on Oct. 9 versus Calgary. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Demko said he doesn't have a timeline for his return but is on a "great trajectory" right now. The 28-year-old […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Good To Go For Start Of Season

Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (undisclosed) is fully healthy for the start of the 2024-25 NHL season. The Danish winger was hurt playing for his country in Olympic qualifiers a few weeks ago, but he has shaken off the problem ahead of training camp. Bjorkstrand has been one of the Kraken's most consistent players […]

Rasmus Dahlin To Miss "A Few Days"

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (undisclosed) has escaped serious injury and will be out for only a short while. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced that Dahlin will miss "a few days of practice" after getting hurt during the team's first practice session in training camp on Wednesday. Dahlin was injured at the start of […]

John Marino Out Week-To-Week

Utah Hockey Club defenseman John Marino (upper body) wasn't on the ice Thursday when the team began its training camp and is considered week-to-week. Utah picked up Marino from New Jersey in the summer, but his attempt to find some chemistry with his new teammates ahead of the 2024-25 campaign has hit a roadblock due […]

Nick Bjugstad Considered Week-To-Week

Utah Hockey Club center Nick Bjugstad (upper body) isn't available for the start of training camp and is considered week-to-week. The versatile forward could also miss the start of the regular season due to an upper-body injury. Bjugstad is coming off one of the best seasons of his career. He notched 22 goals and 45 […]

Kaiden Guhle Out At Least One Week After Appendix Removal

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle underwent appendix surgery Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in seven days. Guhle is looking at an opportunity to take up a big role on the Canadiens blue line in 2024-25, but his preparations for the new campaign have suffered a slight blow. Once he's healthy again, Guhle is expected to […]

Moritz Seider Inks Seven-Year Deal With Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider has signed a seven-year extension worth nearly $60 million. Seider, who was a restricted free agent, will carry a cap hit of $8.55 million going forward. The German blue-liner entered the league with a bang and won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 2021-22 with a […]

Robin Lehner Misses Mandatory Medical Exam

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (hip) may have his contract terminated by the team after he missed his mandatory medical exam ahead of training camp on Wednesday. A preseason medical exam was required to confirm Lehner's medical inability to play the 2024-25 campaign. He has already been unavailable for two seasons and likely has […]

Arthur Kaliyev Re-Signs With Kings For One Year

Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev has signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the team. After finishing his entry-level contract, Kaliyev spent the entire offseason as a restricted free agent. But he can now finally celebrate a new deal right before the start of training camp. Kaliyev has played a minuscule role with the […]

Brad Marchand "On Track" For Season Opener

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (elbow, groin, abdominal) is expected to be good to go for the team's regular-season opener on Oct. 8 versus Florida. The veteran star isn't available to work with the team at the start of training camp. But Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said on Wednesday that Marchand is "on […]

Jason Robertson Will Miss Most Of Training Camp Following Cyst Removal

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (foot) will miss most of training camp but is expected to be ready for the start of the season after having surgery to remove a cyst from his foot. Stars general manager Jim Nill said on Wednesday that Robertson had the procedure done on July 30. Robertson, who could […]

Rasmus Dahlin Suffers Injury In First Practice

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (undisclosed) is being evaluated for an injury after leaving the team's opening practice of training camp early on Wednesday. "It was just one of those things, he was passing the puck and something happened," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. "So, you know, (as) precaution, got him off. He's going […]

Erik Karlsson Nursing An Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (upper body) will not be available for the start of training camp. The Penguins have announced that their star blue-liner is dealing with an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Karlsson might miss some preseason action because of the injury, but it looks like it's not a very serious issue […]

T.J. Oshie To Begin Season On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (back) is set to begin the 2024-25 season on long-term Injured Reserve. The veteran has been troubled by back pain for several years. "The last season was challenging for me, my family, and my teammates as I dealt with a chronic back injury that kept me out of the […]

Antti Raanta Ends NHL Career, Will Continue To Play In Europe

The NHL Players' Association has announced that veteran goaltender Antti Raanta has ended his NHL career but will look to continue to play in Europe. The Finnish netminder enjoyed a 277-game career in the league, posting a 139-80-29 record with 20 shutouts. He allowed 2.48 goals with a .915 save percentage. Raanta, who turned 35 […]

Jamie Drysdale Good To Go For 2024-25

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (sports hernia) is fully healthy for the start of 2024-25. The 22-year-old had sports hernia surgery in the offseason. This is excellent news for Drysdale, whose previous two campaigns were largely ruined by health issues. He was limited to 34 appearances last season and played only 24 games for the […]

Taylor Hall Fully Ready For Start Of Training Camp

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (knee) will be a full participant in training camp, the team announced on Tuesday. Hall's 2023-24 season ended with knee surgery in November after he had played only 10 games. The veteran star posted two goals and two assists. After also having a nightmare in 2022-23 with Boston, scoring […]