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Dustin L. Nelson

Dustin Nelson is the News Editor for The Hockey Writers. He's a contributor to Hockey Prospectus, Hockey Wilderness, and writes a column for Rotowire. He's also written for Gone Puck Wild, Wild Xtra, InDigest, Electric Literature, The Rumpus, Tiny Mix Tapes, Prefix Magazine & other publications. Have a tip? Email him at dlukenelson[at]gmail[dot]com.

Andrei Vasilevskiy Out 2-3 Months After Surgery

Dustin L. Nelson | September 4, 2015

Young Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Andrei Vasilevskiy will miss 2-3 months after having vascular surgery to remove blood clot, the team announced on Friday. The team explained the procedure in…

Categories Injury Report, Lightning Goaltending, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Coyotes Sign Prospect Nick Merkley

Dustin L. Nelson | September 4, 2015

The Arizona Coyotes have signed 2015 1st round draft pick (30th overall) Nick Merkley to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced on Thursday. Merkley was the team’s second 1st…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Coyotes Prospects, Coyotes Transactions, NHL News

Flames Give Ryan Wilson PTO

Dustin L. Nelson | September 4, 2015

The Calgary Flames have given former Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Wilson a professional tryout contract (PTO) to come to camp and vie for a spot on the Flames roster, the…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Transactions, NHL News

Columbus Prospect Markus Soberg to Have Surgery

Dustin L. Nelson | September 3, 2015

Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Markus Soberg will undergo surgery to repair a sports hernia in his abdomen, according to the Columbus Post Dispatch’s Aaron Portzline. He’s expected to miss 4-6…

Categories Blue Jackets Prospects, Columbus Blue Jackets, Injury Report, NHL News

Islanders to Sport Al Arbour Patch on Jerseys

Dustin L. Nelson | September 3, 2015

The New York Islanders are poised for an interesting season. Not only do they have some exciting prospects and the continued development of a young team ready to compete now,…

Categories Islanders History, Islanders Management, New York Islanders, NHL News

Dallas Stars Announce Traverse City Tourney Roster

Dustin L. Nelson | September 3, 2015

The Dallas Stars have announced their roster for the 2015 Traverse City Prospects Tournament, hosted by the Detroit Red Wings. Their roster is headlined by three first round picks in…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News, Stars Prospects

Inaugural Season for AHL’s Pacific Division to Feature Outdoor Game

Dustin L. Nelson | September 3, 2015

The inaugural season in the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Pacific Division will feature an outdoor game between the Stockton Heat and the Bakersfield Condors, the league announced on Wednesday. It’s…

Categories AHL, Bakersfield Condors, NHL News, Stockton Heat

2016 Trade Deadline Falls on Leap Day

Dustin L. Nelson | September 3, 2015

The National Hockey League has adjusted the trade deadline for the 2015-16 season to take into account the leap year in 2016. That’s right, that pesky quad-annual event that adds…

Categories NHL News

Joakim Nordstrom Signs 1-Year Deal With Chicago

Dustin L. Nelson | September 3, 2015

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Joakim Nordstrom to a one-year contract, the team announced on Wednesday. The two-way deal is worth $605,000 at the NHL level, according to Sportnet’s…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Blackhawks Transactions, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News

Jets Bring in Thomas Raffl on PTO

Dustin L. Nelson | September 2, 2015

The Winnipeg Jets have given 6-foot-4 Austrian forward Thomas Raffl — brother of the Flyers’ Michael Raffl — a professional tryout contract (PTO) to try and make the Jets out…

Categories Jets Transactions, NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Scottie Upshall Invited to Blues Camp

Dustin L. Nelson | September 2, 2015

The St. Louis Blues have added another name to the long list of players attending their camp on a professional tryout contract (PTO): Scottie Upshall. Upshall, a 2002 1st round…

Categories Blues Transactions, NHL News, St Louis Blues

Drew Bagnall Announces Retirement

Dustin L. Nelson | September 2, 2015

Veteran defenseman Drew Bagnall has announced that after eight pro seasons he will hang up his skates. Bagnall announced his decision to retire in the Democrat & Chronicle, saying he’s…

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