Reigning first-overall pick Macklin Celebrini won’t be joining the San Jose Sharks on their first road trip of the season shares Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News. Celebrini is still nursing a lower-body injury that landed him on injured reserve the morning after his NHL debut. He would be eligible to return before the final game of the road trip – Friday’s matchup against … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Celebrini, LaCombe, Zub
Kings Taking A ‘Wait-And-See’ Approach With Gavrikov Extension
The Los Angeles Kings already lost one underappreciated shutdown defenseman this summer in Matt Roy and they may be in danger of losing another. Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports the team is taking a ’wait-and-see’ approach with defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and extension negotiations haven’t started.Gavrikov has been exactly as advertised for the Kings since the … [Read more...] about Kings Taking A ‘Wait-And-See’ Approach With Gavrikov Extension
Los Angeles To Host The 2025 NHL Entry Draft
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period is reporting that the 2025 NHL Entry Draft will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The draft will be the first of its kind in the NHL as the league is moving to a decentralized model that will see the team’s management groups and scouting staff at a separate location while the prospects and their families will be in … [Read more...] about Los Angeles To Host The 2025 NHL Entry Draft
Kings Recall Andre Lee, Place Drew Doughty On LTIR
The Kings have recalled forward Andre Lee from the AHL’s Ontario Reign, per a team release. Los Angeles had an open roster spot but didn’t have the cap space to execute the transaction, so they’ve moved Drew Doughty to long-term injured reserve in a corresponding move. He remains month-to-month after undergoing ankle surgery last month. Lee, 24, had a strong camp by all … [Read more...] about Kings Recall Andre Lee, Place Drew Doughty On LTIR
Evening Notes: Gibson, Aube-Kubel, Bourdeleau, Vlasic
The Hockey News is reporting that the Anaheim Ducks have placed goaltender John Gibson on the injured reserve. The move isn’t surprising given that Gibson underwent an appendectomy last week and was expected to miss the next 3-6 weeks. Gibson had been practicing with the Ducks during training camp but didn’t appear in any preseason action. The 31-year-old was once a rising star … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Gibson, Aube-Kubel, Bourdeleau, Vlasic