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NHLBowen Byram’s 'Upper-Body' Injury Tag Is a Familiar Headache for the Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, forcing him out of Thursday's game against the Jets and raising familiar concerns given his injury history.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NHLWilliam Eklund's Ankle Surgery Leaves the Senators' Roster on Life Support
Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund is out 10-to-12 weeks with a torn ankle tendon, dealing a massive blow to a team already decimated by injuries.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLChris Tanev is Week-to-Week, and the Leafs Defense is Already Sweating
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, testing the team's defensive depth early in the season.InjuryRoster Move
NHLCanucks Place Aatu Raty on Waivers Amid Brutal Losing Streak
The Vancouver Canucks have placed center Aatu Raty on waivers, a roster shakeup following a disastrous four-game losing streak where the team was outscored 20-7.Roster MoveAnalysis
NHLCale Makar Out Against Stars for the Ultimate 'Upper Body' Excuse: Twins
Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar will miss the upcoming game against the Dallas Stars for the birth of his twins, leaving a massive hole in the lineup.Roster MoveGame Preview
NHLDucks Lose Ryan Poehling for 6-8 Weeks With MCL Sprain
Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling is expected to miss six to eight weeks with an MCL sprain, forcing the team to test its forward depth early in the season.InjuryRoster Move
NHLConnor Bedard Set to Return Tonight, Rescuing the Blackhawks' Offense
Connor Bedard is expected to return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins, pending final medical clearance.InjuryRoster Move
NHLDucks Call Up 2025 Top-10 Pick Roger McQueen for Potential NHL Debut
The Anaheim Ducks are calling up 2025 10th overall pick Roger McQueen from the AHL's San Diego Gulls, setting the stage for his potential NHL debut tonight.Roster MoveBreaking News
NHLChris Tanev hits injured reserve because playing defense with your face has consequences
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed veteran defenseman Chris Tanev on injured reserve, removing their premier shot-blocker from an already chaotic defensive rotation.InjuryRoster Move
NHLFlames Forward Sam Honzek Out Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury
Calgary Flames forward Sam Honzek is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, adding to the team's early-season struggles.InjuryRoster Move
NHLMatt Duchene Out Three Months After Core Muscle Surgery
Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene will miss three months following core muscle surgery, dealing a major blow to the team's forward depth early in the season.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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