Author: Mark Henry

Canucks defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is Out for “Some Weeks”

Vancouver head coach Rick Tocchet said on Saturday that defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (OEL) would be out for “some weeks” after sustaining an ankle injury in a game against the New York Rangers last Wednesday. Ekman-Larsson, who’s had a less-than-desirable season for a player with a cap hit of $8.25 million, had scored only two goals […]

Winnipeg Jets forward Axel Jonsson-Fjällby on NHL Waivers

On February 13, 2023, NHL waiver wire drop at 1:00 pm CST, Winnipeg Jets forward Axel Jonsson-Fjällby appeared. No stranger to the NHL waiver process, Jonsson-Fjällby was acquired by Winnipeg from the Washington Capitals via waiver claim on October 10, 2022, at the start of the 2022-23 season. In October 2021, he was put on […]

Philip Tomasino is Back in Nashville

This morning, Nashville Predators recalled Philip Tomasino from the Milwaukee Admirals. Tomasino, a first-round pick (24th overall) in 2019, will draw into the Predators lineup for the first time in the 2022-23 season tonight against the Arizona Coyotes on a line with Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund and one of the team power-play units according […]

Vegas Golden Knights Logan Thompson Considered Week-to-Week, Brossoit Recalled

Laurent Brossoit is officially back in the NHL, albeit at the expense of Logan Thompson. After injuries, a log jam in Vegas’ crease, and being sent down to Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League. On Saturday, Vegas Golden Knights recalled Brossoit up to the NHL. While it’s good to see Brossoit get the […]

Nashville Predators prospect Zachary L’Heureux has been suspended AGAIN in the QMJHL

On Friday, February 10, 2023, it was announced by the QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) that Nashville Predators 2021 first-round draft pick (27th overall), current Halifax Mooseheads forward Zachary L’Heureux, was suspended indefinitely. Allegations surfaced on social media Thursday after Halifax’s 3-2 shootout loss to Gatineau Olympiques on Wednesday night. On his way off […]

Winnipeg Jets Prospects Staying in Europe

Dmitri Rashevsky Dynamo Moskva of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) forward Dmitri Rashevsky signed a two-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season, the team announced on February 6, 2023. In 2019-20, Rashevsky was a surprise MHL star, concerned about the sustainability of the come-from-nowhere breakout and his age. Rashevsky was passed over in two drafts […]

Pistons to Predators: Nashville extends Cole Smith

Nashville Predators announced they extended bottom-six left winger Cole Smith to a one-year, one-way contract through the 2023-24 season for $775,000 on Monday. Smith was to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Most importantly for Smith, his extension is a one-way contract; therefore, in 2023-24, he will be subject to waivers if sent to […]

Winnipeg Jets prospect Chaz Lucius is Out for the Season

The Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League announced today that forward Chaz Lucius underwent shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Lucius’ surgery was successful, and he will recover fully. Lucius, 19, was assigned to Portland by the Winnipeg Jets on January 9, 2023, after appearing in the 2023 World […]

Vegas’ Stone is Out Indefinitely

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone underwent successful back surgery on January 31, 2023, and is out indefinitely. He was initially injured versus the Colorado Avalanche on January 12 and considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. After a setback during recovery, he needed surgery. Stone is expected to make a full recovery. Appearing in 43 […]

Chandler Stephenson Replaces Matty Beniers at 2023 All-Star Weekend

January 30, 2023 -The National Hockey League announced today that Vegas Golden Knights forward Chandler Stephenson was named and will head to the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend, which will take place at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The event will include the NHL All-Star Skills on Friday, February 3, and the Honda NHL […]