San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren exited the team’s Saturday win over the Colorado Avalanche in the first period after a deflected puck hit him in the face while he was on the bench. The injury looked painful, but Liljegren isn’t expected to miss the long-term with a serious injury, head coach Ryan Warsofsky told Bay Area News Group’s Curtis Pashelka. Liljegren … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Liljegren, Dubois, Fensore
Mammoth Explored Trading Nick Schmaltz Over The Offseason
Nick Schmaltz’s monstrous start to the 2025-26 season almost didn’t happen. The Mammoth explored trading the pending unrestricted free agent over the offseason after their initial round of extension negotiations were unproductive, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. The most complete trade that was discussed was with the Hurricanes around the draft and the … [Read more...] about Mammoth Explored Trading Nick Schmaltz Over The Offseason
Hurricanes Activate Pyotr Kochetkov From Injured Reserve
Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is off injured reserve and will be available to dress for the first time this season when they take on the Bruins on Saturday, the team announced. Defenseman K’Andre Miller landed on IR in a corresponding move retroactive to Oct. 20, so he’s eligible to come off at any time. Kochetkov was in and out of the lineup during the preseason with … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Activate Pyotr Kochetkov From Injured Reserve
Hurricanes Recall Charles-Alexis Legault, Place William Carrier On IR
The Carolina Hurricanes’ defensive core continues to suffer injuries. Needing yet another blueliner to sustain a roster, the team announced they’ve recalled Charles-Alexis Legault from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. Carolina placed forward William Carrier on the injured reserve, and he isn’t expected back for some time. Legault’s recall corresponds directly to the injury sustained … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Recall Charles-Alexis Legault, Place William Carrier On IR
Hurricanes’ Shayne Gostisbehere, Joel Nystrom Leave With Injury
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere exited Tuesday’s loss to Vegas at the end of the first period due to a lower-body injury. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour revealed post-game that the injury was separate from the lower-body injury that held Gostisbehere out of the last three games, and forced a brief stint on injured reserve. Brind’Amour described the new injury as … [Read more...] about Hurricanes’ Shayne Gostisbehere, Joel Nystrom Leave With Injury