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Lindholm travels, isn't cleared for contact

Hampus Lindholm (concussion) is traveling with the Anaheim Ducks during for their current six-game road trip.

Lindholm still hasn't been cleared for contact, so he isn't expected to return in the near future. "The testing I've been doing, I've been doing well," Lindholm said. "I've been working on neck and stuff to get stronger. Be able to take hits again. I’m feeling good out there. Feeling better every day." Lindholm is 19 and has already suffered from two concussions.

Source: Orange County Register

Feb 6 - 8:43 AM

Paul Stastny excellent for USA at WHC

Paul Stastny notched seven goals and a team-high 15 points in 10 games for Team USA at the IIHF World Championship.

He served as the Americans' captain for the tournament and his efforts helped the squad win the bronze medal. It was the United States' first medal since 2004 and their third overall since 1963. He has one year left on his current contract with the Avalanche and has been the subject of trade rumors before. Perhaps he increased his value if a team is looking to deal with the NHL draft on the horizon.

Source: Denver Post

May 20 - 5:21 PM

Francois Beauchemin has ACL reconstruction

Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful ACL reconstruction, according to the Anaheim Ducks.

He said that he hopes to be ready for the start of the 2013-14 season.

Source: Helene Elliott on Twitter

May 20 - 5:03 PM

Lundqvist on shoulder: 'It's under control'

Henrik Lundqvist said his shoulder issue is "under control" when he spoke to the media after Monday's practice.

"Yeah, it's under control," he said "I landed on the ice awkwardly and hurt it a little bit. It's under control. Everybody's sore. It's the playoffs. You can't sit out (because) it's hurting a little bit. it happens and you just have to make sure you do the right things to keep it good." He fully expects to start in Game 3 Tuesday night and the Rangers will need him after dropping the first two games of their semifinal series to the Boston Bruins.

Source: The Bergen Record

May 20 - 2:55 PM

Dave Bolland set to center 2nd line in Game 3

Dave Bolland appears as though he will center Chicago's second line in Game 3 Monday night.

He played between Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp during the regular season, but his groin injury moved Michal Handzus into that role in the playoffs. With Bolland back in the lineup now, it was only a matter of time before he was moved back up. The Blackhaws will be hoping that Bolland's pesky and physical style will open up holes for his talented linemates.

Source: Chicago Tribune

May 20 - 2:02 PM

Iginla appreciates role change with Penguins

Jarome Iginla has embraced his new role with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

"It's not to say I didn't enjoy it back then," he said referring to his leadership role with the Calgary Flames. "I'm just enjoying what comes. Playing. When you're captain, there's more responsibility. You're thinking 'How's this guy feeling?', 'Where's the coach at?' Most of my focus is on just playing now, on myself, on being ready. And, yeah, that is a nice change." He's still thrilled to be back in the playoffs, where he has 10 points in nine games, and said he has no plans to retire in the off-season. Iginla is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this July if an extension isn't reached with the Penguins.

Source: Calgary Herald

May 20 - 1:24 PM

Dennis Seidenberg back at practice Monday

Dennis Seidenberg joined his teammates for Monday's practice for the first time since he suffered a lower-body injury in Game 7 against Toronto.

He will travel with the Bruins when their semifinal series shifts to New York for Game 3 on Tuesday night. However, it hasn't been decided yet when he will be able to return to game action.

Source: Boston Globe

May 20 - 1:09 PM

Alfredsson headlines Messier Award finalists

Daniel Alfredsson has been tabbed as a finalist for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

The award is presented to "the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice during the regular season." He is up for the honor along with Chicago's Jonathan Toews and Los Angeles' Dustin Brown. Alfredsson is the league's longest-serving active captain and he's involved in several charities, including the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa which he has supported for the past 10 seasons.

Source: NHL.com

May 20 - 12:22 PM

Jhonas Enroth enjoys successful WHC

Jhonas Enroth made 26 saves in Sweden's 5-1 win over Switzerland in Sunday's gold-medal game of the IIHF World Championship.

The Swedes become the first team to win the title on home ice since the Soviet Union in 1986 and Enroth captured the Best Goalkeeper in the tournament honor for his efforts. His play under pressure should be a positive sign for the Sabres, who may trade starter Ryan Miller in the off-season.

Source: Buffalo News

May 20 - 10:02 AM

Alex Hemsky likely to be elsewhere in 2013-14

Alex Hemsky will likely be dealt in the off-season according to The Edmonton Journal.

The injury-prone forward is quite the scorer when healthy but he has been anything but the last four seasons as he has missed 118 games in that span. "I don't think there's a market for him . . .I shouldn't say there's no market," said former NHL GM Craig Button, who now works for TSN. "But the salary cap is coming down to $64.3 million. He makes $5 million for one more year. Would the Oilers pick up half of that to trade him, 50-50 (with another team)? That would still free up $2.5 million in cap space for the Oilers. I don't know if they can get something tangible in return for Hemsky. Andrew Cogliano got the Oilers a second-round draft (pick). I don’t know if they can get that for Hemsky." Hemsky has struggled the last two seasons with 20 points in 38 games this season and 36 points in 69 games in 2011-12 but was a point-a-game player, or close to it, before that.

Source: Edmonton Journal

May 20 - 8:19 AM

Rick Nash finally scores first playoff goal

Rick Nash finally broke through and scored his first playoff goal in the 2013 playoffs, but it wasn't enough as the New York Rangers lost to the Boston Bruins 5-2 in Game 2 on Sunday.

He now has a single tally on 32 shots in this postseason, giving him a 3.1 shooting percentage. He had 21 goals in 44 games during the regular season. Ryan Callahan scored a beauty for New York's other tally today.

May 19 - 6:09 PM

Henrik Lundqvist allows five goals in defeat

Henrik Lundqvist had some great moments in Game 2 against the Boston Bruins, but the 5-2 score will prompt many to blame him for the New York Rangers' 5-2 loss on Sunday.

He seemed to tweak his arm during the game. While he didn't miss any time, it's something to survey in the time between now and Game 3. Newsday's Arthur Staple reports that Lundqvist hasn't allowed five goals in a single postseason game since 2009.

Source: Arthur Staple on Twitter

May 19 - 6:05 PM