Penguins defenceman Olli Maatta is set to undergo surgery to remove a tumor in his neck. He’s still planning to play until then. This kid is something. Best wishes to him. [Empty Netters]
Ben Lovejoy will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured finger. [Pucks of a Feather]
Rich Clune was placed on waivers by the Predators. [ESPN]
Meanwhile, Filip Forsberg is leading the team in scoring. [Today’s Slap Shot]
The Rangers had a “Wild” comeback against Minnesota last night, that included Anthony Duclair’s first NHL goal. [Blueshirt Banter]
The game was overshadowed by a couple of Rangers players getting tossed for questionable hits. [CBC]
The NHL has requested an in-person hearing with John Moore. [Yahoo]
John Scott was suspended two games for leaving the bench in a game against the Ducks. [My NHL Trade Rumors]
Perhaps with Eric Staal back in the lineup, the Hurricanes will get their first win. [The Province]
Leon Draisaitl won’t be going back to junior because the Oilers have no one else to play center, er, because it’s the best move for his development. [Sportsnet]
Breaking down the Leafs and Blackhawks powerplay style. [McKeen’s Hockey]
Corey Crawford could be back in action soon. [The Score]
Semyon Varlamov is getting sued by his ex-girlfriend. [Two Pad Stack]
And finally, a piece about fighting in hockey. [On the Forecheck]
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