The Blackhawks announced today they’ve taken defenseman Connor Murphy off injured reserve ahead of Friday’s matchup with the Predators. He’ll return after missing 34 games with a groin injury, which he said last week was osteitis pubis, a type of chronic inflammation. Healthcare providers term osteitis pubis a rare cause of inflammation in the groin and hip area, but Murphy … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Activate Connor Murphy From Injured Reserve
Blackhawks Recall Ethan Del Mastro
The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled defense prospect Ethan Del Mastro from the minor leagues (Twitter link). This is the first call-up of Del Mastro’s career, after playing through his rookie AHL season this year. He’s recorded seven goals and 37 points in 66 games with the Rockford IceHogs, leading the team’s defensemen in scoring. The Hawks selected Del Mastro in the fourth … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Recall Ethan Del Mastro
Evening Notes: Tortorella, Fantilli, Jones, Vlasic
Despite their recent collapse, it doesn’t appear as though the Philadelphia Flyers are planning to make a coaching change to replace John Tortorella anytime soon. This news comes from TSN’s Darren Dreger who reports that Flyers sources have told him that “Torts is not leaving the bench.” The speculation around Tortorella’s job security makes sense given that the team is mired … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Tortorella, Fantilli, Jones, Vlasic
Blackhawks Loan Paul Ludwinski To Rockford
The Edmonton Oilers are without the services of superstar center Connor McDavid this evening as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid was called a game-time decision by head coach Kris Knoblauch earlier today but ultimately missed tonight’s game after suffering a lower-body injury Saturday against the Calgary Flames. McDavid needs just one assist to reach 100 on the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Loan Paul Ludwinski To Rockford
Blackhawks To Keep Pick From Pitlick Trade
Tampa Bay Lightning reporter Chris Krenn tweeted that Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev skated today in a non-contact jersey but added that head coach Jon Cooper cautioned people to not expect him to return for the first round of the playoffs. Cooper said that if the Lightning were to make it deep in the playoffs, he could return to the lineup, but he was happy to have him … [Read more...] about Blackhawks To Keep Pick From Pitlick Trade