The Washington Capitals face uncertainty as first-line center Dylan Strome suffered a concerning lower-body injury, with updates on his status expected after an off day. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils reported that Juho Lammikko will travel on their road trip while Cody Glass will be out for weeks, and in Finland, major pro clubs are rumored to be in discussions to create a new league, potentially impacting the hockey landscape significantly.
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The Vancouver Canucks have called up 20-year-old defenseman Tom Willander, their top prospect, after he briefly played in the AHL. With Quinn Hughes day-to-day and Victor Mancini injured, Willander may make his NHL debut against the Rangers, following an impressive collegiate career at Boston University and a solid start in the AHL. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Anaheim Ducks have activated forward Coulson Pitre from the injured non-roster list and assigned him to the ECHL’s Tulsa Oilers after he recovered from an upper-body injury. Pitre, who had a promising AHL rookie season last year and was a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, will aim to regain his form and physicality with the Oilers, providing him a chance to return to the Gulls. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Washington Capitals have placed defenseman Rasmus Sandin on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, which could allow his return by Halloween, while forward Dylan Strome is day-to-day after a lower-body injury but is not on IR, indicating a potential return by week's end. Sandin has been a solid performer with two assists in seven games, averaging over 19 minutes of ice time. Want More Context? 🔎
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