The Vancouver Canucks made a couple of roster moves today, assigning forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki to the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League while recalling forward Max Sasson. Lekkerimäki was called up to Vancouver on November 10th after Brock Boeser was injured during a game against the Los Angeles Kings on November 7th. His demotion could signal that Boeser is … [Read more...] about Will Smith Unlikely To Play In World Juniors
Vítek Vaněček Could Return This Week
Sharks goaltender Vítek Vaněček is traveling with the club on their two-game road swing through Dallas and St. Louis this week but remains unlikely to play, head coach Ryan Warsofsky told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. The 28-year-old sustained an upper-body injury against the Penguins on Saturday that necessitated the recall of top prospect Yaroslav Askarov, who backed … [Read more...] about Vítek Vaněček Could Return This Week
Sharks Recall Yaroslav Askarov
The Sharks announced Monday that they’ve recalled top goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from AHL San Jose. The team placed center Nico Sturm on injured reserve to open up a roster spot. Askarov was expected to compete for an NHL job out of training camp after being acquired in a blockbuster swap with the Predators in August. A lower-body injury sustained over the offseason … [Read more...] about Sharks Recall Yaroslav Askarov
Vitek Vanecek Questionable To Return
The San Jose Sharks got a major boost on the blue line tonight with Jake Walman returning from a five-game absence (X Link). He hasn’t played since the first week of November due to an upper-body injury after scoring at one of the hottest paces of his career. Walman scored seven points in four games before succumbing to the injury.Sticking in San Jose, Sheng Peng of San Jose … [Read more...] about Vitek Vanecek Questionable To Return
Sharks Loan Kasper Halttunen To OHL London
Despite a solid start in the AHL, the Sharks have decided that prospect Kasper Halttunen is best served playing in junior. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve loaned the winger to OHL London. The 19-year-old was the 36th overall selection back in June following a strong first junior season with the Knights, one that saw him record 61 points in 57 regular season … [Read more...] about Sharks Loan Kasper Halttunen To OHL London