In his end-of-season availability for the press, the General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman, had plenty to share about his team’s progress this year. After an 11-point bump from last season, the Red Wings tied for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with the Washington Capitals but were on the outside looking in due to the Capitals earning more … [Read more...] about Red Wings Notes: Offseason Plans, Sandin Pellikka, Goaltending
Lightning Recall Max Crozier
The Lightning recalled defenseman Maxwell Crozier from AHL Syracuse on Monday, per a team release. There are no added injury designations to their blue line after yesterday’s 3-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 1 of their first-round series, so he’s only up to provide additional depth over the next few days. Crozier, 24, received his first NHL call-up on January 12 and debuted the … [Read more...] about Lightning Recall Max Crozier
Mikhail Sergachev To Remain Out Of Round One
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has shared that Mikhail Sergachev will miss at least Round One, says Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times (Twitter link). Sergachev hasn’t played since breaking his leg on February 7th. It was a freak injury that occurred in Sergachev’s first game back from a separate lower-body injury that held him out for two months. He was … [Read more...] about Mikhail Sergachev To Remain Out Of Round One
Sergachev, Motte, Glendening, Fleury All Skate In Full-Contact Jerseys
Several injured Tampa Bay players appear to be nearing a return to the lineup. Team reporter Chris Krenn notes (Twitter links) that forwards Tyler Motte and Luke Glendening along with defenseman Haydn Fleury all took part in a full practice today in advance on Sunday’s series opener against Florida. Motte missed the final week of the season with a lower-body injury, … [Read more...] about Sergachev, Motte, Glendening, Fleury All Skate In Full-Contact Jerseys
Victor Hedman Returns To Practice; Luke Glendening, Tyler Motte Questionable For Game 1
Star Lightning blue-liner Victor Hedman was back at practice today after missing Wednesday’s win over the Maple Leafs due to illness, per Bally Sports Florida’s Gabby Shirley. It’s a good sign for his availability in Game 1 against the Panthers on Sunday. On the flip side, they may be without depth forwards Luke Glendening and Tyler Motte, who head coach Jon Cooper said were … [Read more...] about Victor Hedman Returns To Practice; Luke Glendening, Tyler Motte Questionable For Game 1