Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers is dressed tonight for the Vancouver Canucks as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (as per TSN). Myers was injured in the Canucks shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday and was considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. The initial reports were that the 16-year NHL veteran and the Canucks had dodged a bullet and given … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Myers, Dunn, Peterka
Atlantic Notes: Nylander, Peterka, Struble
The Maple Leafs may not be without William Nylander for any game action. After missing practice Tuesday with an illness, the star winger is feeling better and will be a game-time decision tonight against the Kings, head coach Craig Berube told reporters, including David Alter of The Hockey News. He’s the second top-six forward affected by something going around the Toronto … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Nylander, Peterka, Struble
Zach Benson, J.J. Peterka Both Options For Buffalo Tomorrow
The Buffalo Sabres shared a report from the team’s practice earlier today showing forwards Zach Benson and John-Jason Peterka were back on the ice. They are both options for the team tomorrow night in their regular season opener in North America after sustaining minor injuries in the team’s games in Prague against the New Jersey Devils.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Zach Benson, J.J. Peterka Both Options For Buffalo Tomorrow
East Notes: Guentzel, Peterka, Poitras
New Tampa Bay Lightning star Jake Guentzel is set to play in the team’s season opener on Friday night, shares Bally Sports Florida’s Gabby Shirley. Guentzel will return to the team’s top line and top powerplay unit after missing parts of multiple practices this week with an undisclosed injury. Guentzel will fill the role of Lightning legend Steven Stamkos after the latter moved … [Read more...] about East Notes: Guentzel, Peterka, Poitras
Peterka Won’t Play Tonight, Could Return Wednesday
While the Sabres were hoping that winger J-J Peterka would be able to suit up tonight, the team announced that won’t be the case as he’ll miss his second straight game due to a concussion. However, head coach Lindy Ruff indicated that he’s hopeful Peterka will be able to suit up on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Peterka Won’t Play Tonight, Could Return Wednesday