When they take on the New York Rangers tonight in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Florida Panthers will have a fully healthy roster. Earlier today, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reported that Sam Bennett, Dmitry Kulikov, and Niko Mikkola skated at practice this morning, and the trio would be in the lineup this evening.Unlike Bennett, there were no formal … [Read more...] about Ryan Lindgren ‘Good To Go’ For Game 1
Sheldon Keefe’s Extension In Toronto Voided As Part Of Devils Hiring
With Sheldon Keefe signing a four-year deal to become the next head coach of the Devils, his previous two-year extension with the Maple Leafs is no longer intact, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports. As part of Toronto granting permission for him to speak with New Jersey, the Devils canceled his extension and are paying him more money annually on his new deal than he would’ve made on … [Read more...] about Sheldon Keefe’s Extension In Toronto Voided As Part Of Devils Hiring
Blake Wheeler Cleared To Return For Eastern Conference Final
Rangers veteran forward Blake Wheeler is medically cleared to play and could return to the lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Panthers on Wednesday, he confirmed to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski today. Wheeler, 37, was activated from long-term injured reserve late last week. He hasn’t played since February 15, when he sustained an apparent right leg injury on … [Read more...] about Blake Wheeler Cleared To Return For Eastern Conference Final
Arseni Gritsyuk To Remain In KHL
Over the past couple of days, one of the major news items was that forward Matvei Michkov is intent on terminating his contract with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL to begin his career with the Philadelphia Flyers organization. The same will not be true for Michkov’s teammate, Arseni Gritsyuk, who will remain with SKA St. Petersburg for the 2024-25 KHL season, instead of signing … [Read more...] about Arseni Gritsyuk To Remain In KHL
Chytil Feels He Can Play Next Round
It appears that Blake Wheeler won’t be the only Rangers forward who will be able to return from the sidelines for the Eastern Conference Final. Center Filip Chytil told reporters including Lohud’s Vince Z. Mercogliano that he wants to suit up against Florida although he stopped short of pronouncing himself at 100%. Chytil missed more than six months working back from a … [Read more...] about Chytil Feels He Can Play Next Round