Lightning announce four-year deal with Nate Thompson. Cross him off the rental wish list.
Thompson has six goals and four assists in 30 games this season.
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Blue Jackets recall Center Ryan Johansen from AHL's Springfield Falcons.
With all the injuries to the Blue Jackets, Johansen has been recalled. He struggled at the start of the season only recording 2 A in 10 games. He had 33 PTS in 40 games including a +11 in the AHL so the talent is there, he just needs to translate it to the NHL.
Couturier out with the flu. Sestito is in.
Make sure to get Couturier out of your lineup. The Flyers lines will be updated after line rushes take place in warmups.
Wayne Simmonds skating today for the #Flyers ... In orange. That's a good sign for a possible return tomorrow. #NHL
Simmonds wore a non-contact jersey in practice yesterday but has switched to a regular jersey today, which would indicate he is likely good to go for tomorrow. Monitor his status prior to game-time (1:00 P.M. EST)
Simmonds not expected to play until Saturday -- at the earliest. #Flyers
Simmonds has missed the Flyers last two games with a concussion and isn't expected to be back for the weekend. Tye McGinn has taken his spot on the Flyers top line.
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#CBJ assign Ryan Johansen to Springfield.
Johansen was playing pretty good minutes for a young player (15:11 AVG) but only registered 2 assists in the Blue Jackets first 10 games and was a -5. He will go down to the AHL for more development.
Simmonds didn't skate with the Flyers at practice today.
Simmonds (concussion) sat out the Flyers last game and will not play Tuesday and seems doubtful for Thursday.
Simmonds is out.
Simmonds got hurt yesterday after getting elbowed in the face by Capitals D-man John Erskine. No word on how long he will be out but he won't play tonight. Make sure to get him out of your lineup.
Simmonds will be re-evaluated today. Sounds iffy for tonight vs. Hurricanes
Simmonds took an elbow to the head and was bleeding from the nose yesterday vs. the Capitals. He did not return to the game and sounds like he may not play in today's contest.
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Ryan Johansen has officially made the Columbus Blue Jackets.
After the Blue Jackets cut Tim Erixon and Boone Jenner, it was made apperent that Johansen had made the team. Johansen could be CBJ's #1 center this season which opens the door for him to have solid season. Keep an eye on the 20 year-old.
It appears Flyers rookie center Sean Couturier will play tonight against the Devils in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Prudential Center after leaving Game 3 on Thursday with an apparent left leg injury.
It appears as if Couturier will not miss any time.
Big cheers as Simmonds steps back on the ice.
Simmonds returned to the ice with a visor and fresh jersey. The big man just scored his 26th goal of the season, with his face.
Simmonds was back on bench for 5 secs, and now just went back to locker room.
Simmonds may be hurt after a puck hit him in the face. Check back for a further update on the Flyers' power forward.
Lightning's Thompson (upper body) without the red jersey at morning skate. "You want to finish the year playing," he said.
Thompson could be an option to play tonight. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.
Sounds like Lightning C Lecavalier (hand) and C Thompson (upper body) shooting for Thurs return.
Getting Thompson back on the lineup will take some pressure off the checking-line players. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.
Lecavalier and Thompson both on the ice this morning wearing red no-contact jerseys.
Getting Thompson back on the ice is good news. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.
Thompson and Hall will not play tonight according to Guy Boucher.
Expect Thompson to miss another contest. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.
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Gaustad and Ellis are still on the ice bag skating themselves
Sounds like Ellis is the healthy scratch tonight. He scored three goals and 10 points in 28 games.
The #tblightning have recalled Pierre-Cedric Labrie, which must mean Shannon and Thompson not able to play tonight
Expect Thompson to miss another contest. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.
Line Change
Johansen will play his fourth consecutive game as a center, his natural position.
Johansen sticking in the lineup is a good sign for the rookie. Through 55 games, he has nine goals and 18 points.
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