The Penguins announced that goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is listed as week-to-week with a lower-body injury, with Wes Crosby of NHL.com among those to relay the news. The news puts the netminder’s availability for their season opener against the Rangers on Oct. 9 in serious doubt. Nedeljkovic departed his start on Monday midway through the first period. In the likely scenario … [Read more...] about Alex Nedeljkovic Out Week-To-Week With Lower-Body Injury
East Notes: Terry, Nedeljkovic, Toronto Expansion
Prolific AHL scoring winger Chris Terry is returning to the Islanders organization on a one-year deal with Bridgeport, the affiliate announced today. Terry, now 35, was a fifth-round pick of the Hurricanes back in 2007. He only has 152 NHL games to his name over his lengthy professional career, none coming since the 2016-17 season, but he’s otherwise established himself as one … [Read more...] about East Notes: Terry, Nedeljkovic, Toronto Expansion
Metropolitan Notes: Grzelcyk, Roslovic, Smith, Pesce
Matt Grzelcyk made a name for himself in the NHL while serving as Charlie McAvoy’s usual defense partner with the Bruins. The 30-year-old had great success in that role until last season, when his offensive production dipped to 11 points in 63 games, and his possession numbers were below average since the 2018-19 campaign. Now looking to rediscover himself with the Penguins … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Grzelcyk, Roslovic, Smith, Pesce
Training Camp Cuts: 9/26/24
With less than two weeks to go until the regular season, most teams have made their initial cuts to their training camp roster. Roster moves will continue Thursday, with players still being released from tryouts and returned to their junior teams. As always, we’ll keep track of all of today’s moves here. Last updated 3:22 p.m. Calgary Flames (per team announcement) F Andrew … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/26/24
Karlsson Won’t Skate This Weekend, Team Will Determine Plan For Him Next Week
Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson won’t skate at all this weekend due to the upper-body injury that has kept him out of training camp so far, reports Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Twitter link). That’s actually a step in the wrong direction as the veteran had been skating on his own earlier in the week. Head coach Mike Sullivan stated that the team will assess … [Read more...] about Karlsson Won’t Skate This Weekend, Team Will Determine Plan For Him Next Week