Category: Kevin Kurz
Flyers’ Samuel Ersson Out 1-2 Weeks, Re-Aggravated Lower-Body Injury
BruinsFlyers starting netminder Samuel Ersson reinjured his previous lower-body issue and will miss the next one to two weeks, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Friday. Ersson, 25, sustained the initial injury in the first period of Philadelphia’s game against the Bruins on Nov. 2 while stretching to sto...
Read moreMetro Notes: Ersson, Johnson, York
Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson is currently managing a minor groin injury (as per Kevin Kurz of The Athletic). Ersson’s condition isn’t expected to sideline him for long, though it’s not yet clear when he’ll return to full participation. The 25-year-old left his last start against the...
Read moreMorning Notes: Johnson, Zavragin, Matthews
Buffalo SabresThe Philadelphia Flyers have reportedly expressed an interest in bringing back veteran defenseman Erik Johnson for next season. The news comes from Kevin Kurz of The Athletic who writes that, “The Flyers have not closed the door on the veteran defenseman’s return.” Johnson was acquired from the Buff...
Read moreMetropolitan Notes: Seeler, Koppanen, Acciari
Nick SeelerOne of the most popular names on the rumor mill may be out until the trade deadline. Kevin Kurz of The Athletic is reporting that defenseman Nick Seeler of the Philadelphia Flyers will be out for a short period with an injury and that the injury is not serious. In now his third season with…
Read moreEast Notes: York, van Riemsdyk, Fehérváry, Harris
Kevin KurzFlyers defenseman Cam York is in the lineup for tonight’s Stadium Series game against the Devils, head coach John Tortorella confirms (via PHLY Sports’ Charlie O’Connor). The 23-year-old sustained an upper-body injury Thursday against the Maple Leafs and told The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz yesterday that...
Read moreRasmus Ristolainen To Undergo Upper-Body Procedure, Out Multiple Weeks
Maple LeafsFlyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will be out a minimum of two to three weeks before undergoing a procedure to address a minor upper-body injury, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Wednesday. The Fourth Period’s Anthony Di Marco was the first to report that Ristolainen’s injury would keep him out...
Read moreSnapshots: Tippett, Wolf, Barkov
Owen TippettPhiladelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett has suffered a lower-body injury and will be out on a day-to-day basis, the team announced today. The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz adds that Tippett was “walking around fine after the game and the hope is it’s just a mild ankle sprain.” There was some fear that Tipp...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Winnipeg Jets, and the Minnesota Wild
UFAFlyers Nick Seeler has no trouble blocking off the speculation. The Winnipeg Jets could look for a center and a defenseman. Teams waiting to contact Minnesota Wild GM about Marc-Andre Fleury
Read moreIslanders Gameday News: Ross returns with Ducks as homestand continues
DucksRoss the Boss is in the other jersey now. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images This one needs to be two points, though. In the penultimate game of their season-long homestand, the New York Islanders host the struggling Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks are 1-11-0 in their last 12, wi...
Read moreMetropolitan Notes: Johnston, Nosek, Penguins
Ross JohnstonIt is unlikely forward Ross Johnston remains on the New York Islanders’ NHL roster for the entire upcoming season, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic. Despite acknowledging Johnston’s dedication, demeanor and other positive off-ice intangibles, Kurz argues carrying an enforcer with limited play...
Read moreNew York Islanders Rumors: Ross Johnston to Be Shopped
Ross JohnstonThe New York Islanders could make a move before the start of the season, as The Athletic's Kevin Kurz wrote that he believes that the club will try to move Ross Johnston before or during training camp. Johnston has been the odd man out of the Islanders' bottom six, and that carried over to this pas...
Read moreNew York Islanders Want To Re-Sign 3 Of Their UFAs
New York Islanders'It doesn't seem like Lou Lamoriello wants to make too many changes to the New York Islanders' roster throughout the summer as they reportedly want the team's three biggest unrestricted free agents back. According to Kevin Kurz, the Islanders want to re-sign Pierre Engvall, Scott Mayfield, and Semyo...
Read moreMathew Barzal Out Week-To-Week With Lower-Body Injury
New York Islanders11:40am: The Islanders have clarified, explaining to reporters, including Kevin Kurz of The Athletic, that Barzal is “week-to-week” and is expected to return at some point this season. 10:30am: The New York Islanders will be without one of their most dangerous offensive players, as Mathew Barzal is...
Read moreLou Lamoriello Has “Total Confidence” In New York Islanders Coaching Staff
Lou LamorielloIt hasn’t even been a year since the New York Islanders shocked the hockey world by firing Barry Trotz, and there are already questions being asked about the job security of his replacement. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello spoke to the media including Kevin Kurz of The Athletic today and of...
Read moreIslanders News: Taking care of business
ConnorsWahlstrom’s in there somewhere celebrating his second goal of the night. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Isles did what they needed to do against a weaker opponent, and Oliver Wahlstrom played a big role in the win. Last night’s game was almost exactly how the New Y...
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