News: Sutton has retired, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries. [+]
Impact: Sutton played in 676 NHL games, most recently with Edmonton in 2011-12. He also suited up for San Jose, Minnesota, Atlanta, the New York Islanders, Ottawa and Anaheim. Sutton scored 38 goals and 112 assists, had 1,134 hits, 1,164 blocked shots and 1,185 penalty minutes in his career. However, his physical style of play took its toll. Sutton had 12 surgeries for various injuries and he never played an entire season. He reached 60 games only three times. ( STATS - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
News: Sutton has retired from the NHL, according to the Edmonton Journal. [+]
Impact: Sutton has battled a multitude of injuries over the past couple of seasons which certainly played a big part in his decision to retire. He leaves the NHL having played in 676 games, 38 goals, 112 assists, and 1,185 PIMs. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
News: Hemsky is not expected to be back in Edmonton next season, according to the Edmonton Journal. [+]
Impact: Hemsky is due to make $5 million next season and with his history on injuries and games missed it is unlikely the Oilers would want to pay him that amount. Problem is, neither will another team. The Oilers would probably have to eat a certain portion of the contract in order to deal him. ( RotoWire - Mon. May 20, 2013) |
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News: Burns opened the scoring Tuesday, adding three shots and 19:20 in ice time in the San Jose win. [+]
Impact: That's Burns first point in the series against Los Angeles. He's been less effective for the Sharks in the postseason than during the regular season, averaging .5 points per game. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
News: Couture had a tip-in goal and five shots in the Sharks win on Tuesday. [+]
Impact: That's game-winning goals in back-to-back games for Couture. With 11 points in eight games, Couture has been as hot as a player can get this postseason. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
News: Galiardi had an assist nn Tuesday's win over Los Angeles, his first point this postseason. [+]
Impact: After finishing the season very strong, Galiardi has all but disappeared from the Sharks' boxscore. His ice-time has shown this as well, dropping into the fifteen-minute range over the last three games. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
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