Some thought the Flyers took too big a swing at this year’s draft when selecting center Jett Luchanko with the No. 13 overall pick. They’ve been impressed by the 18-year-old pivot so far in camp, though. Assistant coach Rocky Thompson told Charlie O’Connor of PHLY Sports on Thursday that Luchanko has “opened our eyes” as one of the biggest risers thus far. Line rushes now still … [Read more...] about East Notes: Luchanko, Panarin, Guhle
International Notes: Greiss, McKegg, Ritchie
Goaltender Thomas Greiss has come out of retirement to sign what’s being described as a “short-term deal” with Lowen Frankfurt as the team bears through injuries to both of their goaltenders. Greiss is headed to Frankfurt from St. Louis, where he’s resided since joining the Blues in 2022. He announced his retirement following the end of the 2022-23 campaign, bringing an end to … [Read more...] about International Notes: Greiss, McKegg, Ritchie
East Notes: Zub, Ovechkin, Reilly, Hatakka
Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub has suffered a lower-body injury shares Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen. Zub has missed 42 games over the last two seasons, facing a long list of short-term but nagging injuries. That includes routine absences with lower-body injuries dating back to October of last year. He found his way to success last season regardless, recording a … [Read more...] about East Notes: Zub, Ovechkin, Reilly, Hatakka
Ryan Lindgren Out “At Least” Multiple Weeks With Upper-Body Injury
Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren will miss “at least a few weeks” with an upper-body injury sustained in last night’s win over the Islanders, head coach Peter Laviolette told reporters today (including the New York Post’s Mollie Walker). Lindgren’s availability for the start of the regular season is now squarely in doubt. He did not return after fighting Islanders defenseman … [Read more...] about Ryan Lindgren Out “At Least” Multiple Weeks With Upper-Body Injury
Shesterkin Won’t Negotiate Extension During Season
Mollie Walker of the New York Post confirmed today that All-Star netminder for the New York Rangers, Igor Shesterkin, would not negotiate an extension with the organization during the regular season. There hasn’t been any major news regarding a potential extension for Shesterkin which means the Rangers have a lot of ground to gain before their season opener in just over two … [Read more...] about Shesterkin Won’t Negotiate Extension During Season