3/31/15

Datsyuk, Sheahan Miss Game

Detroit Red Wings' forwards Pavel Datsyuk and Riley Sheahan missed tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators. Datsyuk has a lower-body injury while Sheahan has an upper-body injury. Datsyuk, 36, has 24 goals, 36 assists, and 60 points in 59 games this season. Sheahan, 23, has 12 goals, 22 assists, and 34 points in 73 games this season.

3/31/15

Blue Jackets Activate Calvert, Send Down Karlsson

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated forward Matt Calvert from the injured reserve. Calvert, 25, has 10 goals, nine assists, and 19 points in 49 games this season. To make room, the Blue Jackets assigned forward William Karlsson to Springfield of the American Hockey League. Karlsson, 22, has three goals, two assists, and five points in 21 games with the Anaheim Ducks and Blue Jackets this season.

3/30/15

Lightning to be Without Three Players

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jason Garrison will miss three to four weeks with an upper-body injury. He was injured in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Garrison, 30, has four goals, 26 assists, and 30 points in 70 games this season. Defenseman Andrej Sustr will miss one to two weeks after sustaining an upper-body injury. Sustr, 24, has no goals, 13 assists, and 13 points in 72 games this season. Also, forward Tyler Johnson will miss tonight's game against the Montreal Canadiens with an upper-body injury. Johnson, 24, has 26 goals, 41 assists, and 67 points in 74 games this season.

3/29/15

Kris Letang Out Indefinitely

Pittsburgh Penguins' defenseman Kris Letang will be out indefinitely after he sustained a concussion in yesterday's game against the Arizona Coyotes. Letang was hit by Coyotes' captain Shane Doan at 15:15 of the second period. Letang, 27, has 11 goals, 43 assists, and 54 points in 69 games this season.

3/27/15

Bruins Send Down Ferlin

The Boston Bruins assigned forward Brian Ferlin to Providence of the American Hockey League. Ferlin, 22, has no goals, one assist, and one point in seven games this season.

3/27/15

Maple Leafs Call Up Brennan, Send Down Two

The Toronto Maple Leafs called up defenseman T.J. Brennan from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Brennan, 25, has no goals, assists, or points in three games this season. The Maple Leafs also assigned defenseman Andrew MacWilliam and forward Greg McKegg to the Marlies. MacWilliam, 25, has no goals, one assist, and one point in eight games this season. McKegg, 22, has no goals, assists, or points in three games this season.

3/26/15

Mikael Samuelsson Retires

Long-time NHL forward Mikael Samuelsson has retired. Samuelsson, 38, has played in 699 career games for the San Jose Sharks, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Detroit Red Wings, and Vancouver Canucks. He registered 149 goals, 197 assists, and 346 points in his career,

3/26/15

MacDonald, Simmonds to Miss Rest of Season

Philadelphia Flyers' defenseman Andrew MacDonald and forward Wayne Simmonds will miss the rest of the season after sustaining injuries in last night's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Simmonds was injured in the first period after taking a shot off of his left foot. MacDonald sustained an injury to his right hand. MacDonald, 28, has two goals, 10 assists, and 12 points in 58 games this season. Simmonds, 26, has 28 goals, 22 assists, and 50 points in 75 games this season.

3/26/15

Jared Boll Suspended

Columbus Blue Jackets' forward Jared Boll was suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head of Anaheim Ducks' forward Patrick Maroon. The incident occurred at 4:02 of the second period in Tuesday's game between the Blue Jackets and Ducks. Boll will surrender $27,419.34 for the three games that he will miss. Boll, 28, has one goal, four assists, and five points in 71 games this season.

3/24/15

Nick Bjugstad to Miss Game

Florida Panthers' forward Nick Bjugstad will miss tonight's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to a lower-body injury. He was said to have sustained the injury during a game against the Montreal Canadiens last week. Bjugstad, 22, has 24 goals, 19 assists, and 43 points in 72 games this season.

3/24/15

Canucks Extend Chris Tanev

The Vancouver Canucks signed defenseman Chris Tanev to a five-year contract extension through the 2020-21 NHL season. Tanev, 25, has two goals, 14 assists, and 16 points in 60 games this season.

3/24/15

Dougie Hamilton Out Indefinitely

Boston Bruins' defenseman Dougie Hamilton is out indefinitely with an unspecified injury. There is speculation that it is a shoulder injury, as he was injured after receiving a check from Scottie Upshall and Nick Bjugstad during Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers. Hamilton, 21, has 10 goals, 32 assists, and 42 points in 72 games this season.

3/23/15

Coyotes Call Up Szwarz, Send Down Hodgman

The Arizona Coyotes called up forward Jordan Szwarz from Portland of the American Hockey League. Szwarz, 23, made his NHL debut with the Coyotes in the 2013-14 season. In 26 games, he registered three goals, no assists, and three assists. To make room, the Coyotes assigned forward Justin Hodgman to Portland. Hodgman, 26, has one goal, no assists, and one point in five games this season.

3/17/15

Patrik Elias to Miss Game

New Jersey Devils' forward Patrik Elias will miss tonight's game with back spasms. Elias, 38, has 10 goals, 19 assists, and 29 points in 58 games this season.

3/16/15

Blue Jackets Call Up Ryan Craig

The Columbus Blue Jackets called up forward Ryan Craig from Springfield of the American Hockey League. Craig, 33, has played in 196 career games for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Columbus Blue Jackets. He has 32 goals, 31 assists, and 63 points in his career.

3/16/15

Canucks Call Up Jacob Markstrom

The Vancouver Canucks called up goaltender Jacob Markstrom from Utica of the American Hockey League. Markstrom, 25, has a record of (0-1-0) in one game this season.

3/16/15

Sabres Call Up Chad Ruhwedel

The Buffalo Sabres called up defenseman Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester of the American Hockey League. Ruhwedel, 24, has played in 28 career games for the Sabres. He has no goals, one assist, and one point in his career.

3/11/15

Nazem Kadri to Miss Next Two Games

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that forward Nazem Kadri will miss the next two games for missing a team meeting on Sunday following the team's 6-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues the night before. Kadri missed the last game against the New York Islanders for the same reason. Kadri, 24, has 16 goals, 20 assists, and 36 points in 64 games this season.

3/11/15

Mike Green to Miss Game

Washington Capitals' defenseman Mike Green will miss tonight's game against the New York Rangers with an upper-body injury. Green, 29, has five goals, 33 assists, and 38 points in 58 games this season.

3/9/15

Roman Polak to Miss Rest of Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that defenseman Roman Polak will undergo season-ending hernia surgery. Polak, 28, has five goals, four assists, and nine points in 56 games this season. To take his place, the Maple Leafs called up defenseman Petter Granberg from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Granberg, 22, has no goals, assists, or points in six games this season.

3/6/15

Nathan MacKinnon Out 6-8 Weeks

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon will miss six to eight weeks with a broken foot. MacKinnon, 19, has 14 goals, 24 assists, and 38 points in 64 games this season.

3/6/15

Eric Nystrom to Miss Four Weeks

Nashville Predators' forward Eric Nystrom will miss four weeks due to a lower-body injury. Nystrom, 32, has seven goals, five assists, and 12 points in 60 games this season.

3/6/15

Dustin Byfuglien Out 2-4 Weeks

Winnipeg Jets' defenseman Dustin Byfuglien will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury. Byfuglien, 29, has 15 goals, 27 assists, and 42 points in 65 games this season.

3/6/15

Bruins Extend Two

The Boston Bruins signed defenseman Torey Krug to a one-year extension through the 2015-16 season. The deal is worth $3.4 million. Krug, 23, has 11 goals, 20 assists, and 31 points in 59 games this season. The Bruins also signed forward Reilly Smith to a two-year extension through the 2016-17 season. The deal is worth $3,425,000 annually. Smith, also 23, has 12 goals, 23 assists, and 35 points in 63 games this season.

3/3/15

Sabres Call Up Three

The Buffalo Sabres called up forwards Mikhail Grigorenko, Tim Schaller, and Jerry D'Amigo from Rochester of the American Hockey League. Grigorenko, 20, has one goal, one assist, and two points in 12 games this season. Schaller, 24, has one goal, no assists, and one point in six games this season. D'Amigo, also 24, made his NHL debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013-14 season. In 22 games, he has one goal, two assists, and three points.

3/2/15

Ducks, Penguins Swap Despres, Lovejoy

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Ben Lovejoy from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Simon Despres. Lovejoy, 31, has one goal, 10 assists, and 11 points in 40 games this season. Despres, 23, has two goals, 15 assists, and 17 points in 59 games this season.

3/2/15

Ducks Acquire James Wisniewski in Three-Player Trade

The Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski and a 2015 third-round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forwards Rene Bourque and William Karlsson and a 2015 second-round pick. Wisniewski, 31, has eight goals, 21 assists, and 29 points in 56 games this season. Bourque, 33, has two goals, eight assists, and 10 points in 43 games with the Canadiens and Ducks this season. Karlsson, 22, has two goals, one assist, and three points in 18 games this season.

3/2/15

Islanders Make Four Trades

The New York Islanders acquired goaltender Michal Neuvirth from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for goaltender Chad Johnson and a 2016 third-round pick. Neuvirth, 26, has a record of (6-17-3) in 27 games this season. Johnson, 28, has a record of (8-8-1) in 19 games this season. The Islanders also acquired forward Tyler Kennedy from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2015 seventh-round pick. Kennedy, 28, has four goals, five assists, and nine points in 25 games this season. The Islanders obtained forward Dustin Jeffrey from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Cory Conacher. Jeffrey, 27, has played in 124 career games for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars. He has 17 goals, 14 assists, and 31 points in his career. Conacher, 25, has one goal, two assists, and three points in 15 games this season. Finally, the Islanders acquired forward Mark Louis from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for goaltender David Leggio. Louis, 27, has yet to appear in an NHL game. Leggio, 30, has also not seen any NHL action.

3/2/15

Blues, Maple Leafs Swap Jokinen, Lindstrom

The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Olli Jokinen from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Joakim Lindstrom and a 2016 conditional sixth-round pick. Jokinen, 36, has three goals, four assists, and seven points in 54 games this season with the Predators and Maple Leafs. Lindstrom, 31, has three goals, three assists, and six points in 34 games this season.

3/2/15

Canadiens Acquire Torrey Mitchell

The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Torrey Mitchell from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forward Jack Nevins and a 2016 seventh-round pick. Mitchell, 30, has six goals, seven assists, and 13 points in 51 games this season. Nevins, 21, has yet to appear in an NHL game.

3/2/15

Wild Acquire Chris Stewart

The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Chris Stewart from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2017 second-round pick. Stewart, 27, has 11 goals, 14 assists, and 25 points in 61 games this season.

3/2/15

Bruins Acquire Max Talbot in Three-Player Trade

The Boston Bruins acquired forwards Max Talbot and Paul Carey from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Jordan Caron and a 2016 sixth-round pick. Talbot, 31, has five goals, 10 assists, and 15 points in 63 games this season. Carey, 26, has no goals, one assist, and one point in 10 games this season. Caron, 24, has no goals, assists, or points in 11 games this season.