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If anyone on the Phoenix Coyotes has something to play for, it's goalie Mike Smith.

The pending unrestricted free agent stopped 33 out of 34 shots for his 15th win of the season as Phoenix beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1. The 'Yotes are eliminated from the postseason, but Smith won't tank with a few more arguments to make for his cash worthiness.

Thu, Apr 25, 2013 01:32:00 AM

Blues' Robby Fabbri re-injures his knee

Robby Fabbri will sit out the rest of training camp after re-injuring his surgically repaired left knee.

Fabbri said he felt good after returning to action on Saturday, so this news comes as a surprise. The Blues will re-evaluate his status in 10 days. St. Louis has been hit hard by injuries at training camp with Jay Bouwmeester, Alexander Steen and Zach Sanford joining Patrik Berglund on the injury list going into the regular season.

Source: St. Louis Blues

Sep 24 - 1:30 PM

Oliver Ekman-Larsson injured on Saturday

Oliver Ekman-Larsson suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Sharks and did not return.

Ekman-Larsson will be re-evaluated on Sunday but any down time will certainly hurt the Coyotes as Ekman-Larsson is their top player and by far their best blueliner. Ekman-Larsson needed help getting off the ice and that is never a good sign. Ekman-Larsson is capable of 20-plus goals and 50-55 points in a healthy season but this certainly won't help. Stay tuned as OEL was slated for a day off on Sunday anyway.

Source: Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette

Sep 24 - 5:15 AM

Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry back together

Coach Randy Carlyle put Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry back together in practice Saturday.

The duo spent plenty of time apart last season but were re-united in the playoffs when Patrick Eaves was injured. Eaves could wind up on the other side of Getzlaf and Perry once he returns from injury. Other line combinations for Anaheim as they head into the season were Rickard Rakell centering wingers Andrew Cogliano and Jakob Silfverberg and Antoine Vermette between Nick Ritchie and Ondrej Kase. Getzlaf should be drafted in the fifth or sixth rounds of most drafts as he is likely to get 15-20 goals and 70-80 points barring injury in 2017-18.

Source: Orange County Register

Sep 24 - 5:08 AM

Tom Wilson suspended two pre-season games

Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended for two pre-season games for interference on Blues rookie Robert Thomas.

Wilson caught Thomas with a hit over a full second after the latter lost the puck. It's quite surprising Wilson was only suspended for two meaningless pre-season games. However, he now qualifies as a repeat offender and is eligible for a much harsher punishment the next time he is deemed to have crossed the line.

Source: JJ Regan on Twitter

Sep 23 - 4:05 PM

Steen likley to start the season on IR

Alexander Steen is likely to start the season on the injured list.

He will miss the rest of training camp with a broken hand and will need at least a few weeks to ramp up once he is deemed healthy enough to return. Don't expect much from Steen during the month of October.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Sep 23 - 1:09 PM

Stamkos impressive in return to game action

Steven Stamkos looked very good in his first game action since November of last year.

Stamkos registered two assists in the Bolts' 3-1 win Friday night and seemed back to his old self. This is great news for Stamkos owners and the Lightning coaching staff. Put the talented 27-year-old high on your draft lists next week.

Source: Tampa Bay Times

Sep 23 - 11:34 AM

Karlsson looks good skating Saturday

Erik Karlsson looked very good in his first skate of training camp Saturday morning.

Karlsson, who is recovering from surgery to repair tendons in his foot, could be ready to start the season on time. Initially, the prognosis was that the superstar defenseman would miss a few weeks. Stay tuned for further updates.

Source: Don Brennan Twitter

Sep 23 - 11:04 AM

Report: NHL to get Lupul to take 2nd physical

Although Joffrey Lupul isn't seeking a second opinion after failing his physical, it now sounds like the NHL will ask an independent doctor to medically evaluate him.

Lupul failed his physical with the Maple Leafs, but then claimed on his Instagram account that the Leafs cheated. He deleted that post and apologized in a statement, calling his response "inappropriate." He added that he will not be seeking a second opinion despite the fact that it would have been within his rights to do so.

Source: John Shannon on Twitter

Sep 21 - 6:31 PM

Larry Robinson joins St. Louis' front office

The St. Louis Blues have hired Larry Robinson to serve as a senior consultant for hockey operations.

Robinson brings with him a mountain of experience. He played in 1,384 NHL games as a defenseman and spent another 501 games as a head coach. Over his extended playing, coaching, and management career he has won the Stanley Cup nine times and has been a part of 13 trips to the Stanley Cup Final.

Source: NHL.com

Sep 21 - 1:14 PM

Torey Krug (jaw) will miss season opener

Torey Krug sustained a non-displaced fracture to the jaw when he was struck by the puck on Tuesday.

Krug is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks as a result. That unfortunately means that he'll miss the start of the season as well as the remainder of training camp. If he is out for the minimum of three weeks then he'll only miss three regular season contests. He had eight goals and 51 points in 81 games last season.

Source: Joe Haggerty on Twitter

Sep 21 - 12:12 PM

Trocheck's UBI isn't expected to be serious

Vincent Trocheck sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's preseason game, but it's not believed to be serious.

"I don't think it's anything serious," coach Bob Boughner said. "He's going to get re-evaluated today, but I expect him back at practice for the next couple days." Trocheck scored a goal and logged just 6:49 of ice time before he was forced to leave the contest.

Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

Sep 20 - 2:41 PM