On the Vancouver Canucks …
- Stephen Whyno: Center Brandon Sutter will be out for four to six weeks after having sports hernia surgery.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
- Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Garzette: GM Jim Rutherford said that Pascal Dupuis is fine and the he’ll be practicing today.
“Well, based on his history, the doctor always checks for everything,” said Rutherford. “We’re very cautious when it comes to health. I know that talking to him this morning, the doctor, he’s cleared to practice .”
On the Nashville Predators …
- K Wilson: Mike Fisher has been put on the IR with a lower-body injury. He’ll miss at least the next four games. He’ll be reevaluated next week.
On the Ottawa Senators …
- Stephen Whyno: Milan Michalek is out indefinitely with a fractured right index finger. He was hit with a shot last against the Flyers on Tuesday.
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
- Joe Smith: Cedric Paquette was on the ice for an optional skate. Tuesday he said he’s “not quite ready” to return to the lineup, but is hopeful for the weekend.
- Joe Smith: Tyler Johnson said his injuries are getting better and he hasn’t ruled out returning to the lineup this weekend.
On the Maple Leafs …
- Jonas Siegel: Joffrey Lupul will miss at least three games with a lower-body injury. Monday’s game was the first.
On the Calgary Flames …
- Aaron Vickers: Coach Bob Hartley confirms that Karri Ramo was given a maintenance day yesterday. Won’t name a starter for Friday just yet.
On the Washington Capitals …
- Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Defenseman Brooks Oprik won’t travel with the team to Montreal and Winnipeg. He will continue to rehab his “not serious” lower-body injury.
“I don’t know what you mean by serious,” Orpik said. “I mean, it’s not going to kill me. … It’s probably not serious, just frustrating because you don’t like missing any games, let alone however many I’ve missed now.”
Orpik has been out since November 10th.
