Unrestricted free agent defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has announced his retirement after 14 NHL seasons and 952 regular-season games, per an NHLPA release. The 35-year-old wrote a lengthy message to his seven NHL teams, their staffs, and his family, and shouted out many other specific helpers and mentors, one you can read entirely on his X account. The 6’0″, 212-lb Shattenkirk … [Read more...] about Kevin Shattenkirk Announces Retirement
Lightning Recall Steven Santini
The Lightning announced that they’ve recalled veteran defenseman Steven Santini from AHL Syracuse. Tampa Bay has an open roster spot and ample cap space, so no corresponding move is necessary. Santini’s recall suggests that Erik Černák will be unavailable against the Oilers after he left Sunday’s game against the Canucks with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old, who gets his … [Read more...] about Lightning Recall Steven Santini
Nikita Kucherov Could Return To The Lineup Today
Aaron Portzline of The Athletic writes that Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov could play tonight when the team takes on the Winnipeg Jets. Provorov left Friday night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks with what was called an upper-body injury, which was later revealed to be an injury to his thumb. Photos circulated online of the 27-year-old’s thumb, and it … [Read more...] about Nikita Kucherov Could Return To The Lineup Today
No Updates On Injuries To Cirelli And Cernak
The Lightning lost a pair of key players during today’s game against Vancouver. Center Anthony Cirelli left with an injury in the first period while defenseman Erik Cernak only played one shift in the third period. Speaking with reporters postgame including FanDuel Sports Network Florida’s Gabby Shirley (Twitter link), head coach Jon Cooper didn’t have an update on either … [Read more...] about No Updates On Injuries To Cirelli And Cernak
Lightning Notes: Paul, Kucherov, Chaffee
Lightning center Nick Paul will be available for tonight’s home game against the Sharks after missing the last six games with an undisclosed injury, head coach Jon Cooper told Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun. Paul was listed as week-to-week late last month but never landed on injured reserve. The 29-year-old is expected to shift to the wing on a line … [Read more...] about Lightning Notes: Paul, Kucherov, Chaffee