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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.

Marek Tvrdon Placed on Unconditional Waivers

Dustin L. Nelson | December 19, 2015

The Detroit Red Wings have placed 2011 4th round draft pick Marek Tvrdon on unconditional waivers, according to Tim Wharnsby. The move appears to be for the ends of a…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL News

Pens Send Daniel Sprong Back to Juniors

Dustin L. Nelson | December 19, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins have returned 18-year-old 2015 draft pick Daniel Sprong to the Charlottetown Islanders of the QMJHL, the team announced on Saturday. Sprong, a 2nd round draft pick, has…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

Toronto Signs Ray Emery to PTO

Dustin L. Nelson | December 18, 2015

The Toronto Marlies, AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, have signed veteran goaltender Ray Emery to a professional tryout contract (PTO), the team announced on Friday. The announcement comes…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies, Uncategorized

Garret Sparks, Nick Spaling Out Till After Christmas

Dustin L. Nelson | December 18, 2015

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost both forward Nick Spaling and de factor starting goaltender Garret Sparks in the first period of Thursday’s overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks. On…

Categories Injury Report, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

John Scott Waived, Again

Dustin L. Nelson | December 18, 2015

Likely NHL All-Star John Scott has been waived by the Arizona Coyotes on Friday, according to TVA’s Renaud Lavoie. Scott, who was leading in All-Star voting in early voting, was…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, NHL News

Henrik Sedin Day-to-Day, No WJC for Jared McCann

Dustin L. Nelson | December 18, 2015

Tenured Vancouver forward Henrik Sedin is considered day-to-day following an injury in Thursday’s 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Sedin, the team’s captain, left the…

Categories NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

David Pastrnak May Play at World Juniors

Dustin L. Nelson | December 18, 2015

After posting 10 goals and 17 assists through 46 games at age 18 with the Boston Bruins, it was assumed that David Pastrnak would be too integral to the Bruins…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL News, World Junior Hockey Championship

Antti Raanta Leaves Game After Shot to Head

Dustin L. Nelson | December 17, 2015

New York Rangers goaltender Antti Raanta left Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Wild in the first period after. Raanta took a slapshot square to the forehead from Wild defenseman Marco…

Categories Injury Report, New York Rangers, NHL News

Leafs Lose Garret Sparks, Nick Spaling on Thursday

Dustin L. Nelson | December 17, 2015

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t even make it out of the first period on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks without losing a couple of players. Nick Spaling played just…

Categories Injury Report, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Tuomo Ruutu Will Return Thursday

Dustin L. Nelson | December 17, 2015

The New Jersey Devils will be getting hard-hitting forward Tuomo Ruutu back in the lineup on Thursday, according to NJ.com’s Rich Chere. The Devils activated Ruutu off injured reserve on…

Categories Injury Report, New Jersey Devils, NHL News

Report: Calgary Has Interest in Jonathan Bernier

Dustin L. Nelson | December 17, 2015

No, that’s not a typo. The Calgary Flames have had interest in taking on Jonathan Bernier’s contract during the 2015-16 season. The Calgary Sun’s Eric Francis told Sportsnet 590 The…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Zack Smith Fined For Diving

Dustin L. Nelson | December 17, 2015

A second diving/embellishing infraction has seen Ottawa Senators forward Zack Smith fined $2,000 by the NHL on Thursday. The fine comes out of nowhere in some ways, since Smith wasn’t…

Categories NHL News, Ottawa Senators
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