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Injury Update: Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Todd Bertuzzi, Cory Schneider, and Jason Pominville

Katrina Cappelli — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:38:45 +0000

There were a few absences at Toronto Maple Leafs practice this morning. Mike Kostka will be out indefinitely with a broken finger. Cody Franson has a bruised foot, no word as to whether he will be playing Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins. Phil Kessel was out for a maintenance day.

May 1, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jussi Jokinen (36) is attended to by Penguins trainer Chris Stewart (right) after Jokinen was injured against the New York Islanders during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs at CONSOL Energy Center. the Pittsburgh Penguins won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

James Neal and Jussi Jokinen both left the Pittsburgh Penguins game last night against the New York Islanders with undisclosed injuries. Jokinen has declared himself ready to play on Friday but ESPN reported that Neal was not at practice today. Neal just returned from a concussion, no details have been released on his injury but it is thought to be lower-body, Neal is considered day-to-day. In other Penguins news Sidney Crosby skated with his regular linemates in practice today but still has not been cleared to play.

There was some good news for the Detroit Red Wings today regarding Todd Bertuzzi. It has been confirmed that he will be playing in tonight’s game against the Ananheim Ducks.

According to Mark Spector Cory Schneider did not participate in Vancouver Canucks practice today.

Jason Pominville was not at Minnesota Wild practice today and will not be participating in Friday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Injury Updates: Brodeur, Krejci, Red Wings, Hossa, Sharks

Katrina Cappelli — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:46:26 +0000

Alright let’s start this update in the east and make our way over to the west. New Jersey Devils goalie, Martin Brodeur should be ready to start on Thursday according to Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger. He may however be dressing as a back-up.

David Krejci of the Boston Bruins took a shot off the knee on Sunday and his status is still unknown according to Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald. He left the arena with a limp but did not appear to have a brace on.

March 3, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey (27) during the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Lots of injury updates coming out of Detroit. According to Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News Kyle Quincey is expected to be out of the Detroit Red Wings line up for 4-6 weeks. Quincey has multiple fractures but there has been no decision yet as to whether or not he will undergo surgery. Ansar Khan of Mlive.com reported that Darren Helm is hoping his injury is only a minor setback and the decision hasn’t been made on whether he will travel with the team to California. Khan also reported that Todd Bertuzzi skated for five minutes last week but didn’t feel good. Bertuzzi is hoping to avoid surgery for his disc issues.

Chicago Blackhawks fans are worried about the condition of Marian Hossa. He left last night’s game after taking a hit in the first period. CSN Chicago’s Tracey Myers reported that Coach Joel Quenneville said that the injury is “not bad, day-to-day”. There should be more news on his condition later today.

The San Jose Sharks have activated Martin Havlat from IR and placed Tim Kennedy on IR according to David Pollack of Mecury News. That’s all for today’s injury updates, keep checking back for more.

NHL Injury Updates: Helm, Bertuzzi, Weiss, Lombardi, Meszaros, Briere

Derek Stykalo — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:16:02 +0000

With a shortened season, everyone who knows the game of hockey was expecting there to be a rash of injuries, especially to start the season. Players didn’t have the luxury of easing into the high paced game with no exhibition and an abbreviated training camp. Now the team’s medical staffs are being kept extra busy and will be relied upon to ensure star players aren’t returning to early that could jeopardize the rest of this season, or perhaps a more long-term effect.

With that, here’s the latest injury news from around the league.

Ted Kuflan of the Detroit News finally reports some good news for the Detroit Red Wings as the club is expecting both Darren Helm and Todd Bertuzzi back for tonight’s game against the Minnesota Wild. While Jonathan Ericsson and Jakub Kindl could also return, giving the Wings blue line a much needed shot in the arm. Lately the Wings have been decimated with injury to their back end that led to the signing of veteran Kent Huskins.

Bruce Garrioch reports via Twitter that forward Stephen Weiss is battling a lower-body injury. It’s uncertain how much time Weiss will miss.

From the dessert, Mathew Lombardi left last night’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return, courtesy of the official Twitter account of the Phoenix Coyotes. Like Weiss, it is not yet known how long Lombardi will be out.

Finally, from the city of brotherly love, the Flyers’ Andrej Meszaros is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury according to Sam Carchidi via Twitter.

Flyers forward Daniel Briere, who has yet to play a game this season, has a 50-50 chance of returning this weekend according to GM, Paul Holmgren. MyNHLtraderumors.com captured the quote from Holmgren.