The Tampa Bay Lightning could be without winger Anthony Duclair on Thursday, with head coach Jon Cooper declaring him as “definitely doubtful” with a stomach bug, per Chris Krenn of NHL.com (Twitter link). Duclair has played in 14 games since moving to Tampa at the Trade Deadline. He’s been incredibly productive on a new roster, posting 12 points, split evenly, with Tampa after … [Read more...] about East Notes: Duclair, Nosek, Rangers
Devils Reassign Brian Halonen, Akira Schmid
The Devils announced multiple roster moves today, namely that winger Brian Halonen and goaltender Akira Schmid were assigned to AHL Utica. No corresponding transaction is coming for Schmid, who was up while Kaapo Kähkönen was sidelined with an undisclosed injury yesterday against the Maple Leafs. Halonen’s roster spot goes to right-wing prospect Graeme Clarke, who was recalled … [Read more...] about Devils Reassign Brian Halonen, Akira Schmid
Devils’ Jack Hughes To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
The New Jersey Devils have announced that star centerman Jack Hughes will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on April 10th (Twitter link). His season will come to a close after just 62 games, with Hughes scoring 27 goals and 74 points. This news finally brings an end to what’s been an injury-riddled year for Hughes. He missed two weeks of action in November with a right … [Read more...] about Devils’ Jack Hughes To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Islanders Linked To Andrea Glauser
The Islanders have been heavily scouting Swiss free agent defenseman Andrea Glauser and are expected to pursue him aggressively this offseason, reports Emmanuel Favre Montreal of LeMatin.ch. Albeit via translation, Montreal reports both GM Lou Lamoriello and head coach Patrick Roy have personally scouted Glauser this season, and a source told him the Isles could offer a … [Read more...] about Islanders Linked To Andrea Glauser
Devils Recall Shane Bowers
The Devils recalled forward Shane Bowers from AHL Utica on Sunday, per a team announcement. Bowers, 24, gets his second major league call of the season one week after erupting for four points in a game against Springfield. He factored in on every goal Utica scored as they try to make a late push for a playoff spot in the North Division. It’s otherwise been a season to forget … [Read more...] about Devils Recall Shane Bowers