The Devils announced (Twitter link) that center Erik Haula is listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury and is set to undergo further testing. Head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters including James Nichols of NJ Hockey Now that the veteran is going to miss some time. It has been a rough year for Haula thus far as he has just five goals and six assists in 42 games. Even … [Read more...] about Haula To Miss Time With Ankle Injury
George And Holmstrom Listed As Day-To-Day
Islanders defenseman Isaiah George is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, notes Newsday’s Denis Gorman (Twitter link). The rookie was injured in Thursday’s loss to Toronto. George has been impressive since being recalled in early November. He has played in 25 games so far, recording five points and 30 blocked shots while averaging 16:38 of playing time and even … [Read more...] about George And Holmstrom Listed As Day-To-Day
Canucks Believed To Have Interest In Lafreniere And Schneider
In a separate piece from Johnston, he relays that Vancouver has been interested in Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere and defenseman Braden Schneider for quite some time. While Lafreniere isn’t likely to be moved having signed a long-term extension earlier this season, their interest in Schneider likely still stands, especially since he plays the type of role they tried to fill … [Read more...] about Canucks Believed To Have Interest In Lafreniere And Schneider
Devils Place Nick DeSimone On Waivers
The Devils are making a move to open up a roster spot. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that the Devils have placed defenseman Nick DeSimone on waivers. It’s the second time this season that the 30-year-old finds himself on the wire. DeSimone was put on waivers late in training camp and passed through unclaimed. That wasn’t the case last year when he was … [Read more...] about Devils Place Nick DeSimone On Waivers
Metro Notes: Jones, Fehervary, Ersson, Puljujarvi
New York Rangers defenseman Zac Jones voiced his frustration when discussing his recent stretch of healthy scratches amid the Rangers losing skid (as per Sean O’Leary of The Score). Jones, who will sit for the fifth time in six games tomorrow, said that he feels as though he is rotting away. The 24-year-old was a regular for the Rangers prior to the team bringing in Will Borgen … [Read more...] about Metro Notes: Jones, Fehervary, Ersson, Puljujarvi