Nazem Kadri.
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LONDON, Ont. — Nazem Kadri is expected back in a Toronto Maple Leafs uniform when they wrap up their rookie tournament on Tuesday night.
The team’s highest-profile prospect sat out Sunday’s game after experiencing some discomfort in his hip. But Toronto Marlies coach Dallas Eakins, who is in charge of the organization’s rookie team, isn’t concerned about the 19-year-old centre.
“His hip Continue reading ‘Kadri expected back for tournament wrap up’
Calgary Flames Executive Vice President & General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of centre Craig Conroy to a one-year contract.
Conroy, a native of Potsdam, NY, and a veteran of 991 NHL games, will be entering his 15th NHL campaign with the commencement of the 2010-11 NHL season. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 180 goals and 360 assists for 540 points.
The former Flames captain, will continue Continue reading ‘Flames bring back Conroy for another year’
Sim gets a two-way contract with the Isles.
The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract with Jon Sim, the team announced on Tuesday.
The native of New Glasgow, NS, Sim, recorded 22 points (13 goals, nine assists) in 77 games last season, his third with the Islanders.
During the 2008-09 season, the 32-year-old winger split the season between the Islanders and their American Hockey League Continue reading ‘Islanders bring back Sim on one-year deal’
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CALGARY — Back from a 10-day vacation, the Calgary Flames hit the ice on Wednesday afternoon for the first time since beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 at home on Feb. 13.
National Hockey League teams were allowed to hold organized practices once again for the first time since the men’s hockey competition began at the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
“Every team’s doing the same thing,” said Calgary Continue reading ‘Flames back on ice after 10-day vacation’
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Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza has taken a significant step in his recovery from a knee injury, skating on Monday for the first time in almost a month.
Spezza suffered a torn MCL in his right knee on Dec. 14th in Toronto and the original prognosis likely had him out until after the Olympic Games. However, he is ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation and could return to game action within 2-3 Continue reading ‘Spezza back on skates at Senators practice’
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DALLAS — The Dallas Stars have sent young defenceman Ivan Vishnevskiy back to the minor leagues.
The 21-year-old Russian was assigned to the Texas Stars of the AHL on Wednesday, two days after he gave a goal to San Jose when he lost control of the puck and it slid into an empty net.
Vishnevskiy recorded 17 minutes 32 seconds of ice time against the Sharks in his second NHL game this season. He has Continue reading ‘Stars send own-goal defenceman back to AHL’
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Anaheim Ducks left winger Joffrey Lupul will undergo back surgery on Thursday and will sidelined for the next 6-8 weeks.
Head coach Randy Carlyle confirmed the news Wednesday that the 26-year old would have the surgery to correct a disc problem.
In 23 games this season, Lupul has 10 goals and four assists.
Losing three of four has cooled the Northeast Division-leading Buffalo Sabres, so the return of Ryan Miller might be just what they need.
Miller figures to be back in net Wednesday night when the Sabres try to avoid a season-high third straight loss in a matchup with the visiting Edmonton Oilers.
Buffalo (9-4-1) opened this season 8-1-1 to climb to the top of the Northeast after missing the playoffs for a second consecutive Continue reading ‘Miller back in time as Oilers make visit to Buffalo’
OTTAWA — Jim Balsillie continues to draw the ire of NHL stakeholders.
The latest to speak out against the co-CEO of Research in Motion is Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk.
In a lengthy statement released Thursday, Melnyk addressed recent court filings from Balsillie which called his integrity into question and openly opposed the BlackBerry billionaire’s desire to buy the Phoenix Coyotes.
“I clearly believe the sport of Continue reading ‘Melnyk fires back at Balsillie barbs’
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have signed veteran goaltender Wade Dubielewicz to add depth behind all-star Niklas Backstrom.
The move gives the Wild a third goaltender on the roster and more stability should they decide to trade backup Josh Harding, who had a 2.21 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage last season. The Wild signed Backstrom to an extension that will make him the No. 1 goaltender for the next four years.
Continue reading ‘Wild find a back-up in Dubielewicz’
