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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins may not start season

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who had corrective season-ending surgery on a shoulder last season, initially expressed confidence that he would be "good to go" for the start of the next season but it's being reported now that this may not be the case.

Edmonton Oilers GM Craig MacTavish won't make any promises. "All things are very optimistic now … but the timeline before was that he’d be ready Nov. 1, in a very pessimistic timeline, and optimistically he’d be ready to start the year," MacTavish said. "We’re going to stay with that and let his progression dictate when he’s ready. We won’t be hurrying him, that’s for sure." MacTavish conceded that being without Nugent-Hopkins would create a big hole in their lineup, but it would also be an opportunity for some of the Oilers’ young forwards.

Source: www.prohockeytalk.com

Sat, Aug 3, 2013 09:01:00 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

Tom Wilson will have hearing with DOPS

Capitals forward Tom Wilson will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for interference on Blues rookie Robert Thomas.

Wilson caught Thomas with a hit after the Blues forward appeared to have lost the puck. Wilson has been fined and suspended before, so it's possible that the Department of Player Safety gives him a stiffer penalty because of his history.

Source: CSN Mid-Atlantic

Sep 23 - 12:08 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

Matthew Tkachuk (hip) will sit Wednesday

Matthew Tkachuk (hip) won't play Wednesday night.

Tkachuk also won't be available to practice. He was removed from Sunday's session for precautionary reasons because of a hip problem. Tkachuk still has time to recover before the start of the season, but this could become worrisome if the issue continues to linger.

Source: Pat Steinberg on Twitter

Sep 20 - 12:37 PM

Blues' Steen (hand) out for at least 3 weeks

Alexander Steen will miss the rest of training camp because of a hand injury.

Steen was injured in the Blues' first preseason game Tuesday in Dallas and he will be re-evaluated in three weeks. He generated 16 goals and 51 points in 76 games last season.

Source: St. Louis Blues on Twitter

Sep 20 - 11:30 AM

Torey Krug hurt in preseason action

Torey Krug exited Tuesday's exhibition match after he was hit in the face by a deflected puck.

Krug left at the 8:57 mark of the second period and he did not return. He was paired with rookie Charlie McAvoy in the contest. Stay tuned for updates on Krug's status.

Source: Boston Herald

Sep 20 - 10:11 AM