| OCTOBER 22 |
D.J. King *, StL, LW Archive | ESPN Content St. Louis Blues
IR | News: King (shoulder) needs surgery and will miss the rest of the season, the Associated Press reports.
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 Wed, October 22 |  |
| OCTOBER 19 |
Michael Funk *, Buf, D Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
Out | News: Funk (concussion) did not play in either of AHL Portland's first two regular season games.
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 Sun, October 19 |  |
| OCTOBER 18 |
David Tanabe , Car, D Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
Day-To-Day | News: The Hurricanes have reached an agreement with Tanabe to buy out his contract, and Tanabe will retire, according to a report in Saturday's Raleigh News & Observer.
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 Sat, October 18 |  |
Christian Backman , Cls, D Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
Day-To-Day | News: Backman suffered what the team is calling a lower body injury in the third period of Friday's game, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
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 Sat, October 18 |  |
| SEPTEMBER 27 |
Jerred Smithson , Nsh, C Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
Day-To-Day | News: Smithson (muscle pull) practiced on Friday and hopes to play Saturday night against the Blue Jackets, the Nashville Tennessean reports.
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 Sat, September 27 |  |
| AUGUST 23 |
Ladislav Nagy *, LA, LW Archive | ESPN Content Los Angeles Kings
IR | News: Nagy has left the NHL to play for Severstal Cherepovets of the Czech league, according to a report out of Europe.
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 Sat, August 23 |  |
| AUGUST 7 |
Martin Gelinas , Nsh, LW Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
Day-To-Day | News: It's looking unlikely the Predators will re-sign veteran Gelinas (knee), who drew praise for his leadership last season, the Nashville Tennessean reports.
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 Thu, August 7 |  |
| AUGUST 5 |
Chad Kilger *, Fla, LW Archive | ESPN Content Florida Panthers
IR | News: The Panthers don't expect Kilger (personal reasons) to play for them next season, the Miami Herald reports.
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 Tue, August 5 |  |
| JULY 2 |
Vincent Lecavalier *, TB, C Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
Out | News: Lecavalier (wrist) has been invited to Canada's 2010 Olympic men's hockey team orientation camp in August.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
| JULY 1 |
Petr Sykora , Pit, RW Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
Day-To-Day | News: Sykora (foot) became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Kent Huskins *, SJ, D Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
Out | News: Huskins (foot) signed a two-year, $3.4 million deal with the Sharks on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Tomas Kopecky *, Det, RW Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
Out | News: Kopecky (face) signed a two-year deal with Chicago on Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Erik Christensen *, Ana, C Archive | ESPN Content Anaheim Ducks
Out | News: Christensen (shoulder) has signed a one-year contract with Anaheim, according to the Ducks web site.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
| JUNE 30 |
Bret Hedican *, Ana, D Archive | ESPN Content Anaheim Ducks
Out | News: The Ducks have shown no signs of trying to retain Hedican (back), who is expected to retire from hockey.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Todd Marchant , Ana, C Archive | ESPN Content Anaheim Ducks
Day-To-Day | News: Marchant (foot) is seeking a long-term deal, while the Ducks have only made a one-year offer thus far, the Orange County Register reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
| JUNE 29 |
Ole-Kristian Tollefsen , Cls, D Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
Day-To-Day | News: Tollefson (knee) will become a free agent after the Blue Jackets declined to give him a qualifying restricted free agent offer, the Columbus Post-Dispatch reports.
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 Mon, June 29 |  |
Luca Sbisa , Phi, D Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
Day-To-Day | News: Sbisa revealed that he's dealing with a groin injury, but it's not believed to be anything serious enough to void the Ducks' trade of Chris Pronger to Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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 Mon, June 29 |  |
| JUNE 28 |
Joe Sakic *, Col, C Archive | ESPN Content Colorado Avalanche
Out | News: Sakic has reportedly made up his mind on whether to play or retire next year, but has not yet made his decision public, according to the Denver Post.
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 Sun, June 28 |  |
Kevin Weekes , NJ, G Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
Day-To-Day | News: Weekes (knee) will be an unrestricted free agent this week, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
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 Sun, June 28 |  |
| JUNE 27 |
Patrik Elias , NJ, LW Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
Day-To-Day | News: Elias underwent minor surgery to repair his hip earlier this month, the Bergen Record reports.
Spin: Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello insisted that Elias will be ready for the start of training camp in September. "There's no question he'll be ready before the start of camp," Lamoriello said. "He's working out right now."
 Sat, June 27 |  |
Rick DiPietro *, NYI, G Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
IR | News: The Islanders drafted netminders in rounds two and three of the 2009 Entry Draft. However, GM Garth Snow told Islanders Point Blank that DiPietro's health status was not the motivation behind the selections.
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 Sat, June 27 |  |
| JUNE 26 |
Phil Kessel *, Bos, RW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
Out | News: The Bruins have offered the Leafs Kessel (shoulder) in exchange for Tomas Kaberle and Toronto's first-round pick, according to TSN.ca.
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 Fri, June 26 |  |
| JUNE 18 |
Andrew Ference *, Bos, D Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
Out | News: Ference, who had surgery Wednesday for a hernia and groin injury, is expected to be ready for the start of the 2009-10 season, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Thu, June 18 |  |
Brent Sopel , Chi, D Archive | ESPN Content Chicago Blackhawks
Day-To-Day | News: Sopel (elbow) missed the remainder of the regular season, as well as the postseason for the Blackhawks.
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 Thu, June 18 |  |
Jeff Schultz , Was, D Archive | ESPN Content Washington Capitals
Day-To-Day | News: Schultz missed the remainder of the playoffs with a broken rib he suffered before his decision to sit during Game 1 of the Rangers series, the Capitals Insider reports.
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 Thu, June 18 |  |
| JUNE 17 |
Niklas Backstrom , Min, G Archive | ESPN Content Minnesota Wild
Day-To-Day | News: Backstrom (hip) is feeling good and hopes to be cleared for full workouts when he visits the doctor again on Monday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
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 Wed, June 17 |  |
| JUNE 16 |
Tomas Holmstrom , Det, RW Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
Day-To-Day | News: Holmstrom (knee) has started to contemplate his future in hockey and may only play one more season, reports the Windsor Star.
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 Tue, June 16 |  |
Lubomir Visnovsky , Edm, D Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
Day-To-Day | News: Visnovsky (shoulder) underwent successful surgery in February and should be cleared for contact sometime this month, the Edmonton Journal reports.
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 Tue, June 16 |  |
Andreas Lilja *, Det, D Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
IR | News: Lilja (concussion) may face some career decisions because of his injury, reports the Windsor Star.
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 Tue, June 16 |  |
Vesa Toskala , Tor, G Archive | ESPN Content Toronto Maple Leafs
Day-To-Day | News: Toskula (hip) underwent successful hip surgery in March, and will be ready for the 2009-10 season, the Toronto Sun reports.
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 Tue, June 16 |  |
Mike Rathje *, Phi, D Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
IR | News: Rathje (back) is on the long-term disability list. He missed the entire 2008-09 season with a lingering nerve injury in his back.
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 Tue, June 16 |  |
| JUNE 15 |
Mike Smith *, TB, G Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
IR | News: Smith (concussion) still has occasional bouts of fogginess and "issues with little black dots in my vision," reports the St. Petersburg Times. He still hasn't gotten back on the ice.
Spin: "It's little things where I know I'm not right yet," Smith said. "But I'm moving in the right direction. I've felt better and progressed every day I've been to the gym, so it's definitely exciting." The Bolts maintain they are committed to Smith for next season but it has been five months since he hit the DL. The good news is that his off-ice workouts have ramped up considerably in the past weeks and he should be on the ice in mid-July. Fingers crossed, folks. Keeper leaguers will have some tough decisions.
 Mon, June 15 |  |
Sidney Crosby , Pit, C Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
Day-To-Day | News: Crosby (knee) believes he'll need three weeks to recover from a Game 7 injury, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Spin: "I saw the doctor, and he said I shouldn't need an MRI, that it should be a few weeks and I'll be all right," Crosby said. The Penguins captain also referenced Kris Draper's claim that Crosby snubbed Detroit captain Nicklas Lidstrom by not shaking his hand in the congratulatory line. Crosby said that the Wings left the ice quickly while the the Pens were still celebrating. "I didn't feel like waiting around, either," Crosby said about his own team leaving the ice after losing to Detroit in 2008.
 Mon, June 15 |  |
| JUNE 14 |
Sergei Gonchar , Pit, D Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
Day-To-Day | News: Gonchar played the final two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a partially torn right medial collateral ligament, an injury that can sideline an athlete for months, the Associated Press reports.
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 Sun, June 14 |  |
| JUNE 13 |
Daniel Cleary , Det, RW Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
Day-To-Day | News: Cleary was playing with a significant groin injury during the last three games of the Stanley Cup finals, the Detroit Free Press reports.
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 Sat, June 13 |  |
Nicklas Lidstrom , Det, D Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
Day-To-Day | News: Lidstrom revealed that he had surgery during Game 4 of the Western Conference finals after getting speared in the testicles during Game 3, the Detroit Free Press reports.
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 Sat, June 13 |  |
Pavel Datsyuk , Det, C Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
Day-To-Day | News: In addition to a foot injury, Datsyuk was sidelined during the playoffs by a more serious charley horse, the Detroit Free Press reports.
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 Sat, June 13 |  |
| JUNE 8 |
Brent Burns *, Min, D Archive | ESPN Content Minnesota Wild
Out | News: Burns, who missed the final 19 games of the season due to a concussion, has been symptom-free for more than a month, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "There's still a long way to go. It's a long summer. But I feel like I'm on the right path," Burns said. "I should be good."
Spin: For the first time in months, Burns is able to partake in physical activity, often joining teammate Derek Boogaard for morning bike rides. He's also recovering from shoulder surgery, but is now out of the sling he wore for five weeks. After such an injury-riddled campaign, it'll be hard to commit to Burns come draft day, but he appears to be on the road to recovery. Continue to monitor the situation in the offseason, as he could be a late-round steal if his recovery stays setback free.
 Mon, June 8 |  |
| JUNE 4 |
Patrick Lalime *, Buf, G Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
Out | News: Lalime revealed on Wednesday that he is now recovering from two back-to-back hip surgeries, the Sabres' official site reports.
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 Thu, June 4 |  |
David Krejci *, Bos, C Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
Out | News: Krejci's surgery on Thursday to remove an "impingement" in one of his hips was successful, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Thu, June 4 |  |
| MAY 28 |
Simon Gagne , Phi, LW Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
Day-To-Day | News: Gagne underwent successful surgery on Thursday to remove a bone spur in his right hip, the Flyers' official site reports.
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 Thu, May 28 |  |
| MAY 27 |
Tuomo Ruutu , Car, LW Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
Day-To-Day | News: Ruutu's ankle injury kept him out of Tuesday's Game 4 against Pittsburgh.
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 Wed, May 27 |  |
| MAY 25 |
Mathieu Schneider , Mon, D Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
Day-To-Day | News: Schneider underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery last week, Habsinsideout.com reports.
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 Mon, May 25 |  |
Maxim Lapierre , Mon, C Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
Day-To-Day | News: Lapierre had a minor surgical procedure performed on his ankle on May 21, Habsinsideout.com reports.
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 Mon, May 25 |  |
| MAY 20 |
Petteri Nokelainen , Ana, C Archive | ESPN Content Anaheim Ducks
Day-To-Day | News: Nokelainen had surgery on Tuesday to repair the fracture in his left hand, according to the Ducks web site.
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 Wed, May 20 |  |
| MAY 18 |
Daniel Briere , Phi, C Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
Day-To-Day | News: Briere will undergo corrective eye surgery Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
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 Mon, May 18 |  |
Chuck Kobasew , Bos, RW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
Day-To-Day | News: Kobasew broke two ribs in Game 1 of the Bruins' playoff series against Carolina when he was cross-checked from behind, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Mon, May 18 |  |
| MAY 15 |
Ryan Johnson *, Van, C Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
IR | News: Johnson will undergo surgery on his injured right index finger this offseason, the Vancouver Sun reports.
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 Fri, May 15 |  |
Taylor Pyatt *, Van, LW Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
IR | News: Pyatt will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery this offseason, the Vancouver Sun reports.
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 Fri, May 15 |  |
Mike Sillinger *, NYI, C Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
IR | News: Sillinger (hip) does not yet know if he will retire, the Islanders' Blog by Newsday reports. He will be a free agent on July 1.
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 Fri, May 15 |  |
Randy Jones , Phi, D Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
Day-To-Day | News: Jones had surgery Tuesday to remove inflamed tissue and excess scar tissue from his right hip, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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 Fri, May 15 |  |
Mike Richards *, Phi, C Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
Out | News: Richards (shoulder) had his torn left labrum repaired on Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Spin: He should be close to 100 percent for the start of training camp, as the most recent operation was his second one. Despite playing through the injury to both of his shoulders all season long, he picked up 30 goals and 80 points. Richards will need approximately 10 weeks of rehab following the operation.
 Fri, May 15 |  |
| MAY 14 |
Pavol Demitra , Van, LW Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
Day-To-Day | News: Demitra will miss four months due to shoulder surgery, the Associated Press reports.
Spin: Demitra missed the last four games of the Canucks' series against the Blackhawks. Assuming he sticks to the four-month timetable, Demitra should be ready in time for the start of the 2009-10 NHL season.
 Thu, May 14 |  |
| MAY 13 |
Marco Sturm , Bos, LW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
Day-To-Day | News: Sturm, who is rehabbing from knee surgery, continues to work on regaining strength in the knee, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Wed, May 13 |  |
| MAY 12 |
Patrick Marleau , SJ, C Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
Day-To-Day | News: Marleau (knee) will attend Thursday's annual State of the Sharks session at the HP Pavilion, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
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 Tue, May 12 |  |
| MAY 10 |
Matt Hunwick *, Bos, D Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
IR | News: Hunwick continues to participate in light workouts after having his spleen removed last month, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Sun, May 10 |  |
| MAY 9 |
Sami Salo , Van, D Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
Day-To-Day | News: Salo (lower-body) played Saturday but was clipped by his own player late in the third and appeared to re-injure himself.
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 Sat, May 9 |  |
| MAY 8 |
John Erskine , Was, D Archive | ESPN Content Washington Capitals
Day-To-Day | News: Erskine (leg) is questionable for the Caps' playoff game against the Penguins on Friday, the Washington Post reports.
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 Fri, May 8 |  |
| MAY 5 |
Ian White *, Tor, D Archive | ESPN Content Toronto Maple Leafs
IR | News: White has left the IIHF World Hockey Championship in Switzerland where he was playing for Team Canada and will return home with concussion-like symptoms, reports the Toronto Star.
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 Tue, May 5 |  |
| MAY 3 |
Alexandre Picard *, Cls, LW Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
Out | News: Picard underwent wrist surgery this week, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
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 Sun, May 3 |  |
Jan Hejda *, Cls, D Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
Out | News: Hejda underwent wrist surgery this week, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
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 Sun, May 3 |  |
| MAY 1 |
Jeff Carter , Phi, C Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
Day-To-Day | News: Carter played the final four games of the Flyers' quarterfinal series against Pittsburgh with a separated shoulder, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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 Fri, May 1 |  |
| APRIL 29 |
Chris Drury , NYR, C Archive | ESPN Content New York Rangers
Day-To-Day | News: It was revealed on Wednesday that Drury played the first round of the playoffs with a broken hand sustained in an April 9 victory over the Flyers, the New York Post reports.
Spin: Throughout the series Drury saw a limited amount of ice time and was clearly suffering through the effects of his injury. According to Drury, "It was frustrating, obviously." However, Drury did a good job of hiding this frustration when he netted the game-winner for Game 4 in the series against the Caps.
 Wed, April 29 |  |
Jamie Langenbrunner , NJ, RW Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
Day-To-Day | News: Langenbrunner confirmed that his mysterious lower body injury was indeed a knee injury - a torn meniscus in his right knee, to be specific, the Bergen Record reports.
Spin: Langenbrunner actually had arthroscopic surgery on April 18, was skating six days later and back into the lineup eight days later. He scored a goal in Tuesday's Game 7 loss to Carolina, but also was on the ice for Carolina's game-tying goal in the third period.
 Wed, April 29 |  |
Tobias Enstrom , Atl, D Archive | ESPN Content Atlanta Thrashers
Day-To-Day | News: Enstrom suffered facial fractures that required surgery while playing for Sweden in the World Hockey Championships, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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 Wed, April 29 |  |
| APRIL 28 |
Bryce Salvador , NJ, D Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
Day-To-Day | News: Salvador (knee) will not play in Tuesday's Game 7, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Spin: Salvador has been skating but is not up to speed yet, after missing Games 5 and 6. The Devils were hoping their veteran blueliner would be ready to go for the series-deciding game.
 Tue, April 28 |  |
Marc-Andre Bergeron , Min, D Archive | ESPN Content Minnesota Wild
Day-To-Day | News: Bergeron underwent successful back surgery on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.
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 Tue, April 28 |  |
| APRIL 27 |
Blair Betts , NYR, C Archive | ESPN Content New York Rangers
Day-To-Day | News: Betts suffered a broken orbital bone in the first period of Sunday's game, the Globe and Mail reports.
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 Mon, April 27 |  |
| APRIL 24 |
Brad Larsen *, Ana, LW Archive | ESPN Content Anaheim Ducks
IR | News: Larsen (hip) has been practicing with the Ducks for almost a month, according to the LA Times.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Fri, April 24 |  |
| APRIL 23 |
Andre Roy *, Cgy, RW Archive | ESPN Content Calgary Flames
Out | News: Roy has been suspended for Game 5 of the playoffs, the Associated Press reports.
Spin: He was suspended for the contact that he made with Aaron Johnson during pre-game warmups. If you're using him for penalty minutes in a deep playoff league you would be best advised to look elsewhere.
 Thu, April 23 |  |
| APRIL 22 |
Wade Belak *, Nsh, RW Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
Out | News: Belak may undergo surgery in the offseason to correct a nagging shoulder injury, the Tennessean reports.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Wed, April 22 |  |
Derick Brassard *, Cls, C Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
IR | News: According to Coach Ken Hitchcock, Brassard (shoulder) will not dress for Thursday's Game 4 against Detroit, the Columbus-Post Dispatch reports.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Wed, April 22 |  |
| APRIL 21 |
Paul Kariya , StL, LW Archive | ESPN Content St. Louis Blues
Day-To-Day | News: Kariya (hip) confirmed he's not playing in Tuesday's Game 4 because he was not cleared by doctors, the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Tue, April 21 |  |
Robert Lang *, Mon, C Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
IR | News: Lang (Achilles') will not play in Wednesday's Game 4 against the Bruins, the Boston Globe reports.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Tue, April 21 |  |
Andrei Markov *, Mon, D Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
Out | News: Markov (knee) will not play in Wednesday's Game 4 against the Bruins, the Boston Globe reports.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Tue, April 21 |  |
Wayne Primeau *, Cgy, C Archive | ESPN Content Calgary Flames
IR | News: Primeau (foot) skated early on Tuesday, according to TSN.ca.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Tue, April 21 |  |
Derek Boogaard *, Min, LW Archive | ESPN Content Minnesota Wild
Out | News: Boogaard (right shoulder) has undergone surgery to repair his right shoulder and will begin rehabilitation Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Tue, April 21 |  |
Mark Giordano *, Cgy, D Archive | ESPN Content Calgary Flames
IR | News: Giordano (shoulder) skated early Tuesday, according to TSN.ca.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Tue, April 21 |  |
| APRIL 15 |
Frans Nielsen , NYI, C Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
Day-To-Day | News: Nielsen will need further rehab for his lower-leg injury that sidelined him almost two months this past season, the Islanders' Blog by Newsday reports.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Wed, April 15 |  |
| APRIL 14 |
Tim Connolly , Buf, C Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
Day-To-Day | News: Connolly (wrist) has elected not to play for Team USA in the upcoming World Championships, Buffalo's WGR Radio reports.
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 Tue, April 14 |  |
Jason Pominville , Buf, RW Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
Day-To-Day | News: Pominville is weighing an invitation to play for Team USA in the upcoming World Championships, but he first needs to have an undisclosed injury examined, according to The Buffalo News.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Tue, April 14 |  |
Ryan Miller , Buf, G Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
Day-To-Day | News: Miller has declined an invitation to play for Team USA at the upcoming World Championships because of the high ankle sprain that has bothered him since February, according to The Buffalo News.
Spin: "It wasn't comfortable to play," Miller admitted on Monday. "It just wouldn't have been right to go." Miller missed 13 games in February and March and then returned to start eight of the Sabres' last nine games, although he admittedly wasn't 100 percent and that was evident in his performances. He says that he will be fine for the start of training camp after an offseason of rest and he hopes to be selected to participate in the 2010 Olympics.
 Tue, April 14 |  |
| APRIL 13 |
Andrew Brunette *, Min, LW Archive | ESPN Content Minnesota Wild
Out | News: Brunette will have reconstructive knee surgery and be sidelined four to six months, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Mon, April 13 |  |
| APRIL 12 |
Andrew Murray , Cls, C Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
Day-To-Day | News: Murray left the arena on crutches Saturday night after suffering a right hamstring injury, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Spin: For the fantasy spin on this player, log in or become an Insider today.
 Sun, April 12 |  |
| APRIL 9 |
David Legwand *, Nsh, C Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
Out | News: Legwand (facial injury) is still too injured to play the final two games, the Tennessean reports.
Spin: Doctors have decided that, even with a protective face guard, Legwand's face is still too fragile. Should Nashville reach the playoffs, there is "a good chance" he will play, according to the team.
 Thu, April 9 |  |
| APRIL 8 |
Riley Cote *, Phi, LW Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
Out | News: Cote (finger) is out for the remainder of the season, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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 Wed, April 8 |  |
| APRIL 7 |
Trevor Daley *, Dal, D Archive | ESPN Content Dallas Stars
Out | News: Daley (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, the Dallas Morning News reports.
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 Tue, April 7 |  |
Ryan Malone *, TB, LW Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
IR | News: Malone broke his right hand in Tuesday's loss to Pittsburgh, reports the Associated Press.
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 Tue, April 7 |  |
| APRIL 6 |
Brent Johnson *, Was, G Archive | ESPN Content Washington Capitals
IR | News: Johnson (hip) could end up losing the backup goaltender spot for the playoffs to Simeon Varlamov, the Washington Post reports.
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 Mon, April 6 |  |
Toby Petersen *, Dal, C Archive | ESPN Content Dallas Stars
IR | News: Petersen (foot) will not return this season, the Dallas Morning News reports.
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 Mon, April 6 |  |
Pascal Leclaire *, Ott, G Archive | ESPN Content Ottawa Senators
IR | News: Leclaire (ankle) has resumed skating reports the Ottawa Citizen.
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 Mon, April 6 |  |
| APRIL 1 |
Brett Clark *, Col, D Archive | ESPN Content Colorado Avalanche
Out | News: Clark missed practice on Tuesday due to a hand injury, according to the Denver Post.
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 Wed, April 1 |  |
Pierre-Marc Bouchard *, Min, RW Archive | ESPN Content Minnesota Wild
Out | News: Bouchard (concussion) is not expected back any time soon, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Spin: Bouchard has missed the last three games due to a concussion and it doesn't sound like he's going to play again this season - even if the Wild make the playoffs.
 Wed, April 1 |  |
| MARCH 31 |
Freddy Meyer *, NYI, D Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
IR | News: Meyer (groin) may miss the remainder of the season, the Islanders' Blog by Newsday reports.
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 Tue, March 31 |  |
| MARCH 30 |
Martin Erat *, Nsh, RW Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
Out | News: Erat is out for the remainder of the season with a broken fibula, the Nashville Tennessean reports.
Spin: This is a tremendous blow to the Predators, who have been without Jason Arnott for a while and without David Legwand for a couple of games. They will be hard pressed to find any offense without those three.
 Mon, March 30 |  |
| MARCH 28 |
Jarret Stoll *, LA, C Archive | ESPN Content Los Angeles Kings
Out | News: Stoll is expected to miss the rest of the season with a groin injury that he suffered during Thursday's game, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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 Sat, March 28 |  |
| MARCH 25 |
Jason Smith *, Ott, D Archive | ESPN Content Ottawa Senators
IR | News: Smith (knee) is likely done for the season reports the Ottawa Sun.
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 Wed, March 25 |  |
Andy Sutton *, NYI, D Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
IR | News: Sutton (foot) will likely miss the remainder of the season, according to the Islanders' Blog by Newsday.
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 Wed, March 25 |  |
| MARCH 23 |
Kurtis McLean *, NYI, RW Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
IR | News: The Islanders announced on Monday that McLean will miss the remainder of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. McLean suffered the injury during a warm-up game of soccer in Montreal, according to Newsday.
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 Mon, March 23 |  |
| MARCH 22 |
Brian McGrattan *, Pho, RW Archive | ESPN Content Phoenix Coyotes
IR | News: McGrattan will miss the rest of the season with an undisclosed injury, TSN.ca reports.
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 Sun, March 22 |  |
| MARCH 21 |
Brad Richards *, Dal, C Archive | ESPN Content Dallas Stars
IR | News: Richards, who returned to the lineup Saturday after missing 15 games because of a broken right wrist, broke his other hand in the third period, the Associated Press reports.
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 Sat, March 21 |  |
| MARCH 18 |
Marc Methot , Cls, D Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
Day-To-Day | News: Methot (concussion) was back at practice Tuesday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
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 Wed, March 18 |  |
| MARCH 12 |
Peter Forsberg , Col, C Archive | ESPN Content Colorado Avalanche
Day-To-Day | News: Forsberg (foot) will not suit up for the Swedish national team at the World Championships in April, the Denver Post reports. There is also speculation that Forsberg is ready to announce his retirement, but he is denying it.
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 Thu, March 12 |  |
| MARCH 11 |
Alexander Radulov *, Nsh, RW Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
Out | News: General Manager David Poile isn't ruling out the idea of Radulov returning to the Predators before the end of the season, the Nashville Tennessean reports.
Spin: This could mean an imminent return for the Russian winger who notched 26 goals and 32 assists for the Predators last season. Radulov's season in Russia came to an end last week after his team was upset in the first round of the Continental Hockey League playoffs. If he were to return, Radulov would not face waivers as he is still under contract with the Predators until the end of the season.
 Wed, March 11 |  |
| MARCH 10 |
Eric Brewer *, StL, D Archive | ESPN Content St. Louis Blues
IR | News: Brewer (back) is expected to miss the remainder of the season, the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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 Tue, March 10 |  |
Jonas Frogren *, Tor, D Archive | ESPN Content Toronto Maple Leafs
IR | News: Frogren sustained a sprained MCL against Edmonton and will be sidelined for four weeks.
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 Tue, March 10 |  |
| MARCH 9 |
Mike Van Ryn *, Tor, D Archive | ESPN Content Toronto Maple Leafs
IR | News: Van Ryn will miss the remainder of the season with a torn MCL, TSN.ca reports.
Spin: This is another disappointing end to a season for the oft-injured Van Ryn. He should be able to recover by next fall for the beginning of the 2009-10 season.
 Mon, March 9 |  |
| MARCH 7 |
Trent Hunter *, NYI, RW Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
IR | News: Hunter suffered a fractured ankle on Saturday and will miss the rest of the season, NY Newsday reports.
Spin: Tough blow for the Islanders, who actually managed to upset Martin Brodeur and the Devils on Saturday. The loss of Hunter paired with the trade of Bill Guerin to Pittsburgh leaves them razor thin at forward.
 Sat, March 7 |  |
Alexandre Picard *, Ott, D Archive | ESPN Content Ottawa Senators
IR | News: Picard could be out for the rest of the season with partially torn knee ligaments reports the Ottawa Sun.
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 Sat, March 7 |  |
| MARCH 6 |
Steve Downie *, TB, RW Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
Out | News: The Norfolk Admirals are appealing Downie's suspension, stating the player didn't get a chance to defend himself during the process, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
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 Fri, March 6 |  |
| MARCH 4 |
Olaf Kolzig *, Tor, G Archive | ESPN Content Toronto Maple Leafs
IR | News: Kolzig (arm), Jamie Heward and Andy Rogers are headed to Toronto from Tampa Bay in a deal for Richard Petiot, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
Spin: Three injured guys for one who hasn't played in the NHL since 2005-06? This may go down as one of the weirder trades of this year. Kolzig is out following surgery and won't be back until next year, if at all.
 Wed, March 4 |  |
Mike Weber *, Buf, D Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
Out | News: Weber (separated shoulder) will have surgery on Thursday and he will miss the remainder of the season, the Maine Hockey Journal reports.
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 Wed, March 4 |  |
| MARCH 3 |
Marek Malik , TB, D Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
Day-To-Day | News: Malik missed Tuesday's loss to the Penguins with a lower-body injury, the Associated Press reports.
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 Tue, March 3 |  |
| FEBRUARY 26 |
Adam Dennis *, Buf, G Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
Out | News: Dennis (hip) will miss the remainder of the season, according to The Buffalo News.
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 Thu, February 26 |  |
| FEBRUARY 19 |
Paul Ranger *, TB, D Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
IR | News: Ranger (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the Lightning announced Thursday.
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 Thu, February 19 |  |
Andrej Meszaros *, TB, D Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
IR | News: Meszaros (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the Lightning reported Thursday.
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 Thu, February 19 |  |
| FEBRUARY 13 |
Angelo Esposito *, Atl, C Archive | ESPN Content Atlanta Thrashers
Out | News: Esposito will miss the rest of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League season after tearing the ACL in his right knee, the Canadian Press reports.
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 Fri, February 13 |  |
| FEBRUARY 12 |
Josh Gratton *, Phi, LW Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
IR | News: Gratton (stomach) practiced with the Flyers on Wednesday and is hopeful to return in the next two weeks, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
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 Thu, February 12 |  |
| FEBRUARY 11 |
Derek Dorsett , Cls, RW Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
Day-To-Day | News: Dorsett did not play Tuesday due to the flu.
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 Wed, February 11 |  |
| FEBRUARY 6 |
Braydon Coburn *, Phi, D Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
Out | News: Coburn (flu) could play Saturday against Boston, the Philadelphia Daily News.
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 Fri, February 6 |  |