The Predators re-signed Ryan Hartman to a one-year deal worth $875K.
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The Coyotes have acquired Vinnie Hinostroza, Marian Hossa, Jordan Oesterle and a 2019 3rd Round Pick from the Blackhawks for Marcus Kruger, Andrew Campbell, MacKenzie Entwistle, Jordan Maletta and a 2019 5th Round Pick.
The Canucks select Quinn Hughes with the No.7 overall pick.
Hughes was the youngest player in NCAA Division-I in 2018 and the freshman played exceptionally well, finishing third in Michigan Wolverines scoring with 29 points (5G / 24A) in 37 games. Hughes also picked up three assists in seven games while representing the United States at the World Juniors. Hughes is considered one of the best skaters in this draft class and brings with him a great first-pass and offensive game despite his somewhat diminutive stature—5-foot-10, 178 lbs
The Blackhawks have signed Vinnie Hinostroza to a two-year contract extension last Friday.
Hinostroza, 24, is a Chicago native who was drafted in the sixth round in 2012 and set career-highs in games (50), goals (7), assists (18) and points (25) with the Blackhawks last season. He also spent some time in Rockford (AHL) where he was near a point-per-game with 22 points (9G / 13A) in 23 games. Hinostroza projects to be a middle-6 forward to start the 2019 season.
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Hartman is expected to be scratched for Game 6.
Johansson (concussion) will return to the Devils lineup for Game 3.
Spurgeon (hamstring) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play in Game 1.
Spurgeon (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Game 1.
Spurgeon has been sidelined since March 13th with a hamstring tear, but it looks like he will be ready to go for Game 1 in Winnipeg. Spuregon skated next to Carson Soucy on the second pairing and it looks like he’ll play despite maybe not being 100 percent. Spurgeon’s return is huge with Ryan Suter (ankle) on the shelf and comes in with 37 points (9G / 28A) in 61 games this season.
Zuccarello (lower-body) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday.
Zuccarello may miss the rest of the regular season with a lower-body injury.
The Rangers are “not counting” on having Zuccarello for the final three games of the season after he got hurt while blocking a shot in Carolina on Saturday. Zuccarello will undergo and MRI to determine the severity, but he’s likely done for the year.
Tarasenko (upper-body) will play against the Canucks on Friday.
Tarasenko (upper-body) will not play on Wednesday.
Tarasenko will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury that he suffered vs. the Rangers on Saturday. Taranseko was not on the ice for the last two days, which clouds his status for the remainder of this all important playoff week.
Tarasenko (upper-body) is doubtful for Wednesday’s game vs. the Bruins.
Tarasenko was supposed to skate on Tuesday but missed the practice session and is now doubtful for Wednesday’s contest. Tarasenko is not dealing with a concussion but an upper-body injury, so keep an eye on him during tomorrow’s game day skate.
Tarasenko is day-to-day with an upper-body injury; will not play on Sunday.
Johansson (concussion) will miss at least the next five games.
Johansson has been out since January 23rd and will not travel on the Devils’ upcoming five-game road-trip. The Devils added some wing depth at the deadline to help with Johansson’s absence, but his eventual return will make them an even deeper team.
Hinostroza (personal) will be back in the Blackhawks lineup on Sunday.
Hinostroza missed Saturday's game to attend to a family matter, but he will be back in this afternoon. Hinostroza will replace Anthony Duclair, who suffered a lower-body injury in yesterday's loss in Boston.
Hinostroza (personal) will not play on Saturday.
Hinostroza is dealing with a family matter and will not play on Saturday. John Hayden was an emergency recall from Rockford (AHL) and will replace Hinostroza in the lineup today.
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Hartman will make his Predators debut on Tuesday.
Hartman was acquired from the Blackhawks on Monday and will immediately step into the Predators lineup on Tuesday. Hartman, who has collected eight goals and 17 assists (25 points) in 57 games this season, will start on the fourth line but there’s a strong chance he moves up to at least the third line in the near future.
Brodin (hand) will return to the Wild lineup on Tuesday.
Brodin has been sidelined since February 6th but will replace Mike Reilly, who was traded to Montreal on Monday. Brodin has played on the power-play this season, but won’t return on the PP tonight. Brodin has five goals, 10 assists and a plus-19 rating in 53 games this season.
The Predators have acquired Ryan Hartman and a 2018 5th round pick from the Blackhawks for Victor Edjsell, a 2018 1st round pick and a 2018 4th round pick.
Hartman was a first round pick in 2012 and has built on a solid 2016-17 season, picking up 25 points (8G / 17A) in 57 games with the Blackhawks this season. With Chicago falling out of favour in the Western Conference and the Predators taking an all-in approach, Hartman brings a ton of versatility to the Nashville bottom-6.