Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson has resumed skating for the first time since exiting the lineup last month with an undisclosed injury, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch shared with Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic. Knoblauch added that the hope is that Arvidsson will return to team practices next week. Little about the veteran winger’s injury has been revealed. He … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Arvidsson, Allen, Whitecloud, Sasson
Rangers Recall Dylan Garand And Connor Mackey
The New York Rangers announced that they’ve recalled goaltender Dylan Garand and defenseman Connor Mackey from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League. The 22-year-old Garand has been called up likely as a backup option for Jonathan Quick as Igor Shesterkin’s wife is in labor, and he is expected to miss the game. Garand has been terrific in Hartford this season, … [Read more...] about Rangers Recall Dylan Garand And Connor Mackey
Lazar’s Injury Not Believed To Be Season-Ending
While there has been some speculation that Devils center Curtis Lazar won’t return this season, that’s not believed to be the case, relays NJ Advance Media’s Gabriel Trevino (Twitter link). The veteran underwent left knee surgery at the end of October but no firm timeline was given for his return. That said, GM Tom Fitzgerald mentioned recently that acquiring a fourth-line … [Read more...] about Lazar’s Injury Not Believed To Be Season-Ending
Rangers Won’t Name Replacement Captain At This Time
With the Rangers trading Jacob Trouba to Anaheim yesterday, they now find themselves without a captain. However, don’t expect that vacancy to be filled right away. Head coach Peter Laviolette told reporters including NHL.com’s Dan Rosen (Twitter link) that the team is not planning to name a new captain. They’re open to appointing another alternate (to join Adam Fox, Chris … [Read more...] about Rangers Won’t Name Replacement Captain At This Time
Mathew Barzal, Anthony Duclair Close To Returning For Islanders
The 2024-25 NHL season hasn’t gone as planned for the New York Islanders. They are the only team in the Eastern Conference unable to amass double-digit win totals in the regular season and sit three points back of the last wild-card position with three more games played. Some blame can be placed on New York’s inability to stay healthy this season. Defenseman Adam Pelech and … [Read more...] about Mathew Barzal, Anthony Duclair Close To Returning For Islanders