NHL Injuries

6:53 PM EDT, Wed June 07, 2023

Chicago Blackhawks prospect watch: Injuries tested Frank Nazar’s resilience — and now he feels more mature for camp

Frank Nazar's injury at Michigan tested his resilience. "I was kind of scared, like, ‘Oh, am I missing the whole season?" the Chicago Blackhawks prospect said.

Editor In Leaf

The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Keep Matt Murray for Next Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have Matt Murray on the books for another season at close to a five million dollar cap hit. While many Toronto Maple Leafs pundits want to see the team get rid of Matt Murray, they probably should just keep him. Yes, he’s expensive, and very injury prone. I still say it’s […] The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Keep Matt Murray for Next Season - Editor In Leaf - Editor In Leaf - A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Mile High Hockey

Morning Flurries: Stanley Cup Champs only for a bit longer

Photo by Christian Petersen/ Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories across the NHL. All Avalanche Our most recent episode of the Mile High Hockey Lab goes over the recent Gabriel Landeskog and Lonzo Ball news, previewing the Stanley Cup Final, and spinning through the wheel-o-free agents! You can watch the episode here. While taking it with a grain of salt, it has been rumored Darren Helm may call it a career after suffering through last year’s injury debacle. Not officially announced yet, but a source tells me Avs veteran Darren...

Chicago Tribune

Former Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane undergoes hip surgery and is expected to miss 4 to 6 months

Patrick Kane underwent hip resurfacing surgery Thursday and is expected to miss four to six months.

The Hockey Writers

Boston Bruins 2022-23 Player Grades: Matt Grzelcyk

When the Boston Bruins gathered at Warrior Ice Arena last September for training camp, three key players were missing who were still recovering from off-season surgery. Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy,…

Mile High Hockey

Questions arise about Landeskog’s recovery

Photo by Matthew Stockman/ Thanks to another athlete’s decision, it could affect the Captain. The last we heard about Gabriel Landeskog, he had successful surgery on his knee and sets off on yet another long road to recovery. While there will (and already have been) several bumps on the road, a huge mountain may be in his way. Landeskog mentioned speaking with Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls, who had the same surgery as Gabe as he also recovers from injury. But, it was rumored yesterday Ball might be done with his NBA career due to his injury. If this is the case,...

The Hockey Writers

7 NHL Superstar Careers Cut Short by Injury

A lot of players – good, solid, dependable players – had careers that were cut short by injuries. A number of star players never reached their full potential statistically because…

Sportsnet.ca

‘It’s what you dream of’: Golden Knights’ Hill on recording shutout to advance to Stanley Cup Final

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill spoke about what it felt like to record a shutout in the series-clinching game for his team to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, what his mindset was coming in during the playoffs with injuries, and more.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Panthers’ Patric Hornqvist ruled out for Finals, but still making an impact

Florida Panthers veteran Patric Hornqvist has not played since a concussion knocked him from a game on Dec. 3, and he won’t play in the Stanley Cup Finals. But the two-time Stanley Cup winner is still making an impact.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

‘The harder you play, the more you get injuries’: Panthers plastic surgeon busy during playoffs

As the Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup playoffs, the play gets more aggressive and the team's plastic surgeon is busy suturing players with cuts and gashes.

Sportsnet.ca

Stars’ Dadonov to miss Game 5 of Western Conference Final vs. Golden Knights

Dallas Stars forward Evgenii Dadonov will not play in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights with a lower-body injury, head coach Pete DeBoer announced Friday.

All About The Jersey

Jakub Dvorak: 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile; A Big Defensive Defenseman

Jakub Dvorak is a large defensive defenseman who played a lot for Czech national teams at the U-18 level, limited minutes with Bili Tygri Liberec, and missed most of 2022-23 with an injury. Learn more about him in this profile. The game of hockey changes over time but the kinds of players that come out of development leagues remain varied. Sure, top players in the NHL are influencing the next few generations of future players. However, some just fill a role that was more common or more valuable in the past for one reason or another. And even if the NHL game has changed, it...

Union and Blue

What Needs to Happen for the Blue Jackets to be a Playoff Team?

The 2022-2023 season did not go well for the Blue Jackets. A rash of injuries and struggles by veteran players led to a second-to-last finish in the regular season standing for the CBJ and no playoffs. However, the Jarmo Kekalainen and the entire front office seem determined to make the playoffs next season. So, what […] What Needs to Happen for the Blue Jackets to be a Playoff Team? - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

All About The Jersey

DitD & Open Post - 5/24/23: Stadium Series Edition

A general view of game action between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils during the 2014 NHL Stadium Series on January 26, 2014. | Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 5/24/23 Here are your links for today: Devils Links Offseason surgery for Dougie: #NJDevils Dougie Hamilton had successful surgery to repair a wrist injury on his right arm.His agent confirms he will be ready at the start of the 2023-24 season, that's why he got it as soon as possible.— James Nichols (@JamesNicholsNHL) May 23, 2023 Devils will be...

Puck Prose

Florida Panthers/ Carolina Hurricanes Game 4: Injuries, Lineups, TV

The Florida Panthers are on the brink of advancing to the round that every team in the NHL hopes to get to, the Stanley Cup Final. The Carolina Hurricanes are trying to be one of the rare teams to come back from a 3-0 series deficit. Which one will be successful? We will find out […] Florida Panthers/ Carolina Hurricanes Game 4: Injuries, Lineups, TV - Puck Prose - Puck Prose - NHL

Sportsnet.ca

Stars’ Dadonov leaves Game 3 vs. Golden Knights with lower-body injury

Dallas Stars winger Evgenii Dadonov will miss the remainder of Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights after suffering a lower-body injury.

The Hockey Writers

Avalanche’s O’Connor Needs to Step Up in 2023-24

With the Colorado Avalanche’s 2023-24 season already in flux, thanks to a ton of free agents and captain Gabriel Landeskog’s persistent injury, the team will need to rely on the…

Sportsnet.ca

Panthers captain Barkov leaves Game 3 with lower-body injury

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was forced out of Monday’s Game 3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes with a lower-body injury.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Panthers optimistic star Aleksander Barkov can return for potential series-clinching Game 4

"It will be a science-based decision," Panthers coach Paul Maurice said of whether Aleksander Barkov, who left the Game 3 with an injury, will return for a potential series-clinching Game 4.

Puck Prose

Florida Panthers/ Carolina Hurricanes Game 3: Injuries, Lineups, More

The Florida Panthers have a chance to go up 3-0 in the ECF against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Panthers have been the story of the playoffs and look to keep their winning streak going. Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has been on fire, scoring two game winning goals. Does Carolina have a bounce back game in […] Florida Panthers/ Carolina Hurricanes Game 3: Injuries, Lineups, More - Puck Prose - Puck Prose - NHL

Puck Prose

Carolina Hurricanes/Florida Panthers Game 2: Injuries, Lineups, TV

The Florida Panthers began this Eastern Conference Final with an exciting four-overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The game was evenly played and neither team had a clear advantage throughout the game. Game 2, also from PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina, takes place on Saturday night. This, too, should come down to the wire […] Carolina Hurricanes/Florida Panthers Game 2: Injuries, Lineups, TV - Puck Prose - Puck Prose - NHL

The Hockey Writers

Rangers: 3 Trade Destinations for Alexis Lafreniere

Alexis Lafreniere has had mixed results in his first three seasons with the New York Rangers. He has improved statistically each season and has not missed time with injuries. However,…

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Hurricanes’ top-liner Teravainen returning for Game 1 of East final against Panthers

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour says forward Teuvo Teravainen is set to return from injury for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against Florida.

Union and Blue

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Adam Boqvist

In spite of another injury riddled season, Adam Boqvist broke out of his shell and emerged as a productive puck moving defenseman for the Blue Jackets. Staying healthy for an entire NHL season is the next key step in his development. One of the key returning pieces in the trade that sent Seth Jones to […] Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review: Adam Boqvist - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

NESN.com

Bruins’ Defenseman Reveals Injury Suffered Prior To Playoffs

It all started with a blocked shot in Boston’s win over the Detroit Red Wings on March 11. That was when Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm’s season took a turn. Lindholm would miss the next game with a swollen foot, but with the depth Boston had on the blue line, head coach Jim Montgomery was platooning […] The post Bruins’ Defenseman Reveals Injury Suffered Prior To Playoffs appeared first on NESN.com.

The Hockey Writers

Oilers’ Kane’s Playoff Struggles Tied to Injury, Not Contract Related

The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Vegas Golden Knights on May 14 and to many, it’s considered a huge disappointment as the path to…

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Hurricanes' Teravainen nears return from injury with East final looming

Teuvo Teravainens roughly monthlong injury absence appears to be near an end.

Sportsnet.ca

Hurricanes’ Teravainen nears return from injury with East final looming

Teuvo Teravainen’s roughly monthlong injury absence appears to be near an end. The Carolina Hurricanes forward has shed his no-contact jersey and participated in a full practice Monday ahead of the Eastern Conference Final against Florida. Teravainen hasn’t played since he suffered a hand injury in Game 2 of the first-round series against the New York Islanders.