The St. Louis Blues have reassigned defenseman Adam Jiricek to the Ontario Hockey League’s Brantford Bulldogs (news release). Jiricek was the 16th overall pick in this year’s NHL Entry Draft and will bring a wealth of experience to the Bulldogs, having already accumulated 31 games of professional experience in his native Czechia. The younger brother of Columbus defenseman David … [Read more...] about West Notes: Jiricek, Kesselring, Hague
Kasperi Kapanen Leaves Game With Upper-Body Injury
The Washington Capitals have announced that defenseman Jakob Chychrun won’t return to tonight’s game after suffering an upper-body injury. Chychrun suffered the injury in a game against the New York Rangers after he had played for just one minute and 50 seconds. Chychrun was +1 tonight in his limited appearance. It’s a tough break for the 26-year-old, who is in his first season … [Read more...] about Kasperi Kapanen Leaves Game With Upper-Body Injury
Blues Extend Alexey Toropchenko
The Blues have signed forward Alexey Toropchenko to a one-year extension worth $1.7MM, per a team release. The Moscow native was set to become a restricted free agent with arbitration rights next summer. Toropchenko, 25, has quietly emerged as a full-time fixture in the Blues lineup over the past few seasons. He played in all 82 games last season and hasn’t seen an AHL … [Read more...] about Blues Extend Alexey Toropchenko
Mathieu Joseph To Be Evaluated For Lower-Body Injury
Mollie Walker of New York Post Sports reports that New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey has been upgraded from a non-contact jersey and skated in a regular one today at Rangers practice. The 31-year-old sustained a lower-body injury during the preseason and has yet to dress in a regular game after playing 80 games last season and 81 the year before. The Boston, Massachusetts … [Read more...] about Mathieu Joseph To Be Evaluated For Lower-Body Injury
Blues’ Marco Scandella Retires
St. Louis Blues defenseman Marco Scandella has retired from his pro playing career, sharing as much with Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Scandella attended the Blues’ morning skate on Saturday, visiting old teammates and affirming to reporters that he’s taken to traveling with his newfound free time. He last played in the final game of St. Louis’ 2023-24 … [Read more...] about Blues’ Marco Scandella Retires