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John Tavares (back) sits out practice Friday

John Tavares is dealing with a lower back issue, so he didn't skate Friday.

He's being listed as day-to-day, but he still could be available for Saturday's match against the New Jersey Devils. Stay tuned for updates.

Source: Arthur Staple on Twitter

Fri, Dec 27, 2013 02:46:00 PM

Keith Yandle to make Rangers debut Monday

Keith Yandle will make his New York Ranger debut Monday night against the Nashville Predators.

After being traded from Arizona one day earlier, Yandle will suit up for the Blue Shirts Monday night. Yandle is a top fantasy defenseman and will have a chance to boost his value coming to a much improved Rangers roster. He has four goals and 41 points this season and although he has a league worst minus 32 rating, that has mostly been a result of playing for the Coyotes. Enjoy the ride if you own Yandle on your fantasy team.

Source: New York Rangers Twitter

Mar 2 - 5:12 PM

Giordano (biceps tendon) done for the year

Mark Giordano will undergo surgery for a torn biceps tendon and he's out for the remainder of the season.

Flames GM Brad Treliving said that Giordano will require four-to-five months of recovery time. The Calgary captain is tied for second in the league in scoring among defensemen with 48 points in 61 games. The Flames will have to continue their hunt for a playoff spot without a key contributor.

Source: Bob McKenzie on Twitter

Mar 2 - 4:59 PM

Washington demotes Andre Burakovsky

Andre Burakovsky has been reassigned to the minors.

He is the odd-man out after the Capitals acquired Curtis Glencross from Calgary. Burakovsky, who has nine goals and 21 points in 48 games this season, will get plenty of playing time with Hershey. It's unclear how long he'll be down in the AHL.

Source: Alex Prewitt on Twitter

Mar 2 - 3:54 PM

James Wisniewski joins Ducks in deal with CBJ

James Wisniewski has been dealt to the Anaheim Ducks.

He was sent to Anaheim along with Detroit's third-round pick for Rene Bourque, William Karlsson and a second-round pick in 2015. Wisniewski has generated eight goals and 29 points in 56 games for the Jackets this year.

Source: Aaron Portzline on Twitter

Mar 2 - 3:40 PM

Wild land Chris Stewart from Buffalo

Minnesota has landed Chris Stewart from Buffalo for a second-round pick in 2017.

Stewart has 11 goals, 25 points and 63 penalty minutes in 61 games this season. The pending unrestricted free agent was expected to be moved by the Sabres and according to sources Buffalo is picking up half of Stewart's salary.

Source: Michael Russo on Twitter

Mar 2 - 3:10 PM

Blue Jackets ink Cam Atkinson to 3-year deal

Cam Atkinson has agreed to a three-year, $10.5 million contract extension.

Atkinson has 13 goals and 25 points in 58 games in 2014-15. That's a substantial jump from his previous average annual salary of $1.15 million, but that's not surprising given that the 25-year-old has established himself as an important part of the Blue Jackets. He would have been eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer.

Source: Aaron Portzline on Twitter

Mar 2 - 2:57 PM

Alex Stalock will start Monday vs. Montreal

Alex Stalock will start for San Jose on Monday night against Montreal.

He has allowed 13 goals in his past three appearances and unsurprisingly all those games have been losses. Stalock has a 5-7-1 record this year to go with an .899 and a 2.85 goals-against average.

Source: Kevin Kurz on Twitter

Mar 2 - 2:42 PM

Report: Zuccarello, NYR agree to 4-year deal

Mats Zuccarello has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $18 million contract with the New York Rangers.

According to ESPN.com, Zuccarello's new deal includes partial trade protection. He would've been eligible for unrestricted free agency in the summer. Zuccarello has 12 goals and 35 points in 59 games this season.

Source: NHL.com

Mar 2 - 2:36 PM

Sabres send Michal Neuvirth to the Isles

Michal Neuvirth has indeed been traded.

He is going to the New York Islanders in exchange for Chad Johnson and third-round draft pick. Neuvirth has been solid of late, with a 2.28 goals-against average and a .938 save percentage during nine games in February. He'll serve as Jaroslav Halak's backup.

Source: Darren Dreger on Twitter

Mar 2 - 1:49 PM

Blues acquire Robert Bortuzzo for Ian Cole

Robert Bortuzzo has been traded to St. Louis, along with a seventh-round pick, for Ian Cole.

Bortuzzo has contributed six points and 68 penalty minutes in 38 outings with the Penguins this season. He'll add a physical presence to the Blues' defense corps.

Source: Mark Spector on Twitter

Mar 2 - 1:37 PM

Wings add Marek Zidlicky from New Jersey

Marek Zidlicky has been dealt to Detroit for a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft.

If the Red Wings reach the Stanley Cup final, New Jersey gets Detroit's second-round pick. The veteran defender can be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. Detroit was after a right-handed defenseman and they found one in Zidlicky, who brings some depth to the back end of the Wings. He has 23 points in 63 matches this season.

Source: Ken Campbell on Twitter

Mar 2 - 1:07 PM