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Philadelphia Flyers enforcer Todd Fedoruk was knocked out by Rangers enforcer Coltor Orr during a scrap 21 seconds into the game on Wednesday.
Fedoruk took a hard punch to his left cheek and was taken off the ice on a stretcher; later to the hospital.
Source: TSN.ca
Earlier in the year, you may remember, Fedoruk while he was still with the Anaheim Ducks, he got his nose shattered by Derek Boogaard of the Minnesota Wild and had to have major facial surgery.
Darren Dreger reports Todd Bertuzzi felt strong today at the Wings practice and will take the pre-game warm-up when Detroit hosts the Blue Jackets, and if all goes well, he will play.
Source: TSN.ca
Bertuzzi was acquired from the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline on February 27th for Shawn Matthias, a conditional draft selection in 2007 and a conditional 2nd round selection in 2008.
Bertuzzi will wear #44.
This was a feature shown on Rogers Sportsnet during the 1st period intermission of the Canucks and Oilers game on Monday.
First meeting between the two teams since the late hit delivered by Devils enforcer Cam Janssen to “star” defenceman Tomas Kaberle. No sucker punch, no cheapshot, just a nice long scrap between Wade Belak and Cam Janssen.
“I think everyone in the building was tired after that one,” said Leafs coach Paul. “But probably not as sore.”
“It was an unbelievable fight. I thought it was an appropriate thing to do.” said Leafs captain Mats Sundin.
Cory Schneider, the Canucks first round pick (26th overall) in 2004 is expected to turn pro and report to the Salmon Kings or Moose following the conclusion of his NCAA season with Boston College.
Source: Victoria Times Colonist
Willie Mitchell skated today, but will miss another game as will Sami Salo. However, Salo did not skate today, but will tomorrow.
Markus Naslund stayed behind after practice and worked with Roberto Luongo.
Kevin Bieksa took a shot on the arm from Tommi Santala, but he’s alright.
Source: TEAM 1040
Source/Credit: Sportsnet.ca
(CP) — A key meeting set for Wednesday which many hoped would lead to a new IIHF/NHL player transfer agreement has been postponed.
NHL Just why exactly seems up for debate. The IIHF sent out a letter to federations Tuesday advising them that the meeting, to be held at its Swiss headquarters, needed to be re-scheduled because the NHLPA, going through turbulent times, could not send a representative.
But the union issued a statement giving a different reason.
“The NHLPA was fully prepared to take part in the IIHF meetings but informed the NHL in advance of the meetings that we would not be consenting to a new transfer agreement until we had an opportunity to complete our analysis of potential agreement structures,” the statement said. “The NHL and the NHLPA agreed that it was appropriate to defer the meetings for a short period of time until the NHLPA analysis is complete.”
The NHL announced on Monday that they’ve suspended forward Jordin Tootoo of the Nashville Predators for five games for punching Dallas Stars defenceman Stephane Robidas in the face.
Robidas suffered a concussion from the punch.
“In reviewing this incident, Stephane Robidas appeared to be initiating a confrontation by approaching Jordin Tootoo,” NHL senior executive vice-president and director of hockey operations Colin Campbell said in a statement. “While a player is entitled to defend himself, Mr. Tootoo’s forceful blow to Robidas’ head was an overly aggressive and inappropriate response.
“The fact that Mr. Tootoo’s actions resulted in an injury to his opponent also was a factor in this decision.”
“Jordin was put in a very difficult situation with Robidas confronting him,” Poile said the Predators GM in a telephone conference. “I don’t know what he was supposed to do. All he could see was a player coming at him with his arms up and certainly looking like he’s ready to enter into some form of confrontation. I think Jordin did what I think everybody would do, and he reacted and threw a punch.”
Source/Credit: TSN.ca
The New York Rangers announced today that they’ve signed former Canuck defenceman Jason Strudwick to a contract.
Before being allowed to join the team, he had to clear waivers, which he did today.
Under NHL rules, Strudwick will be eligble to play for the rest of the NHL regular season, but will not be allowed to play in the playoffs.
Source: NYRangers.com
The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they’ve recalled defenceman Alexander Edler from the Manitoba Moose of the AHL.
Source: TheAHL.com
Also, both Willie Mitchell and Sami Salo missed practice today and will not make the trip to Edmonton for tomorrow’s game. Lukas Krajicek also missed practice because of the flu, but made the trip and will play tomorrow; he was sick yesterday too.
Source: TSN.ca
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