NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours

[hong57]

so what happened to duchene so far... -6 in 5 games with 0 points... im looking for him to make stone produce even more (though stone is getting his new contract next year....)

[Lee]

Probably my fault. My players go to shit after acquiring them. Duchene. Landeskog. Lindholm.

[KapG]

Maybe duchene is not what we thought he was

[hong57]

@mirtle
If NHL revenues are as robust as Bettman said today, the salary cap will go way up next summer. Plausibly $80- to $82-million. Pretty interesting.
7:04 PM - Nov 17, 2017

[thom54]

too bad bettman lies as second nature

[hong57]

anyone watched JT worked over couturier in OT last night? that was SICK!

[thom54]

anyone watched JT worked over couturier in OT last night? that was SICK!

just ridiculous. highlight of the year so far I think

[hong57]

ya that skill level was unmatched

[kimmer]

JT is elite
Couturier just complimentary

[CasperX22]

anyone watched JT worked over couturier in OT last night? that was SICK!

Couturier was all over him lol! Problem is everyone else got caught watching and Tavares made a nice pass.

[Shoalzie]

It's the NHL's 100th birthday...

[Matthew]

Brayden McNabb signs 4 year extension w Vegas

4x2.5m

[Lee]

Vatanen & conditional pick for Henrique, Blandisi & a 3rd

[Matthew]

I like this for both teams.

Also good for me...cuz blandisi is getting moved.

[Shoalzie]

Interesting. Seems the Ducks need help up front and have a glut of defensemen...should be a deal that helps both teams.

[KapG]

I like that for vatanen

[Handsome&FairMike]

Great hockey deal. Gotta think the leafs may have missed out on an opportunity there. Devils with the quick ass turnaround

[thom54]

well ... that hurts Henrique in BBKL, damn

[The BBKL Insider]

Great deal for KapG

Vats will do wonders in NJ

[dave1959]

Dorsett career done.

NHL

VANCOUVER CANUCKS
3h ago
Canucks' Dorsett will not play again
TSN.ca Staff




Forward Derek Dorsett will not return to the Vancouver Canucks active roster, team general manager Jim Benning announced on Thursday, citing health reasons and the risks associated with playing.
Dorsett, 30, underwent cervical disc herniation surgery in December of 2016. He was medically cleared to start the 2017-18 NHL season, but stiffness in the neck and back has persisted.

"We've evaluated Derek's health and fitness to play consistent with every player's medical history," said team physician Dr. Bill Regan in a statement. "When his latest symptoms presented we immediately took the precaution of removing him from the line-up to carry out a thorough evaluation, including consultation with Dr. Watkins. His pre-existing conditions, combined with the recent surgery and the risks associated with continuing to play led to a recommendation that Derek seriously consider not playing again."
The team director of rehabilitation confirmed the prognosis.
"The latest evaluation of Derek's neck revealed that he's sustained a cervical disc herniation adjacent and separate to his previous fusion," said Dr. Robert Watkins. "Given his current condition and the long-term, significant health risks, I advised Derek not to return to play."


"I'm devastated by the news," Dorsett said. "It will take a long time for this to truly sink in. As hard as it was to hear, Dr. Watkins' diagnosis is definitive. There is no grey area, and it gives me clarity to move forward. I have a healthy young family and a long life of opportunities ahead of me. Hockey taught me a lot and it will help me be successful in whatever I choose to do in the future.