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Erik Cole day-to-day with nagging injury

Erik Cole is day-to-day because of a nagging issue from an old injury.

Cole stayed off the ice Wednesday as a result. Consider him questionable for Thursday's contest against Calgary.

Source: Mike Heika on Twitter

Wed, Oct 23, 2013 02:01:00 PM

Drew Doughty (upper body) is 'good to go'

Drew Doughty (upper body) will be available for Game 1 on Thursday.

Doughty took part in Tuesday's practice, although the skate didn't include any battle drills. "I've known I'm good to go," Doughty said. "I don't need [battle drills] to test my strength or anything like that. But it'd maybe a good idea to get in a few just to kind of get into a game situations kind of thing. I'm sure they'll have some planned for me coming up here before game one." He missed the Kings' final four regular season games due to the ailment.

Source: LAKingsInsider.com

Apr 16 - 9:42 AM

Florida Panthers win top pick in 2014 draft

The Florida Panthers were awarded the first overall selection for this June’s NHL Entry Draft, winning the selection lottery on Tuesday night.

Florida owned the NHL's second worst record in 2013-14, compiling a 29-49-8 record while earning 62 points. The Panthers had an 18.8% chance at winning the top pick, pushing aside the league-worst Buffalo Sabres, who had a 25% chance at drawing the number one selection. GM Dale Tallon now has a lot of options going into the off-season, with around $30-million of spending money at his disposal and a choice between the top three prospects Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Sam Reinhart

Source: NHL.com

Apr 15 - 8:23 PM

Seth Jones named to Team USA for WHC

Seth Jones will don the red, white and blue for Team USA in Belarus next month, accepting an invitation to participate in the World Hockey Championships.

Jones joins a solid defense core that includes the Leafs’ Jake Gardiner and the Jets’ Jacob Trouba for Team USA. The rookie notched 25 points in 73 games this past season, but struggled defensively as demonstrated by his -23 rating.

Apr 15 - 7:54 PM

Evgeni Malkin (day-to-day) practices Tuesday

Evgeni Malkin is still questionable for Game 1, but took a step in the right direction on Tuesday by officially returning to practice for the first time since sustaining a foot injury on March 23.

Malkin is close to returning, but Penguins coach Dan Bylsma would like to see how the superstar center feels on Wednesday before declaring him fit to play in the Pens’ playoff opener versus Columbus. "I can't say right now… but I feel great, I skated the full practice, and we’ll see (how the foot feels) tomorrow," said Malkin after Tuesday’s skate.

Source: NHL.com

Apr 15 - 6:21 PM

Ducks might start Frederik Andersen in Game 1

Frederik Andersen might be the Anaheim Ducks' opening game starter.

Jonas Hiller has been struggling lately and he admitted the slump has gotten to him. Andersen is a rookie with just 28 games worth of NHL experience, but did post an impressive 2.29 GAA and .923 save percentage this season.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Apr 15 - 5:28 PM

Valtteri Filppula (LBI) is ready to return

Valtteri Filppula (lower body) took part in Tuesday's practice.

The stage is set for Filppula to participate in Game 1 on Wednesday. He's projected to center the second line.

Source: Lightning.nhl.com

Apr 15 - 5:18 PM

TBL should get Ondrej Palat back on Wednesday

Ondrej Palat (upper body) is ready to play in the Lightning's postseason opener on Wednesday.

Palat had 23 goals and 59 points in 81 games this season. Look for him to play on Tampa Bay's top line with Steve Stamkos and Tyler Johnson.

Source: Lightning.nhl.com

Apr 15 - 5:17 PM

Tampa Bay won't have Ben Bishop Wednesday

Ben Bishop (elbow) won't be available for Game 1 on Wednesday.

Bishop is one of the main reasons the Lightning made the playoffs in the first place. He had a 2.23 GAA and .924 save percentage in 63 games this season.

Source: Chris Stevenson on Twitter

Apr 15 - 4:18 PM

Brandon Prust is questionable for Game 1

Brandon Prust (upper body) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.

Prust skated alongside Tomas Plekanec and Brendan Gallagher during Tuesday's practice. He hasn't played since March 18.

Source: Montreal Gazette

Apr 15 - 2:03 PM

Flyers sign prospect Shayne Gostisbehere

Shayne Gostisbehere has agreed to an entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Gostisbehere had nine goals and 34 points in 42 games with Union College in 2013-14. He also had a plus-seven rating in Union's 7-4 victory over Minnesota in the NCAA championship game. Philadelphia took him in the third round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Source: Flyers.nhl.com

Apr 15 - 1:18 PM

Anders Lindback likely starter for Lightning

With Ben Bishop doubtful to return from what Tampa Bay officials are calling an upper body injury, Anders Lindback likely will get the call in net Wednesday night for the first game of the Lightning's opening playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Lindback earned the first star of the week in the NHL for the period ending April 13. He was thrust into action after Bishop's injury. He posted a 3-0-0 record with a 0.67 GAA and .975 save percentage. Whatever doubts might have lingered when the Bolts were forced to turn to Lindback were washed away in the goalie’s three appearances down the stretch. "He’s playing with a lot of confidence,’’ defenseman Matt Carle said. "So, it’s no surprise to see how well he’s doing. And it’s just great for our team and we have a lot of confidence playing in front of him.’’ That’s a far cry from where Lindback was for most of the season. As Bishop posted franchise records with 37 wins, a 2.24 goals-against average and .924 save percentage, Lindback was relegated to backup duties, rarely seeing playing time.

Source: Tampa Tribune

Apr 15 - 11:31 AM