News: Ruutu underwent successful surgery on his hip shortly after the end of the regular season, the Raleigh News & Observer reports. [+]
Impact: Ruutu bypassed the procedure during the season, but the hip injury still cost him nearly the majority of the 66-game campaign, as he made his season debut March 21. With the procedure, he'll be ready to go come training camp and should be much healthier heading into this season. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013) |
News: Staal (knee) plans to begin riding a stationary bike next week, the Raleigh News & Observer reports. [+]
Impact: Hitting the bike represents the first step in what is expected to be a three-month rehab process for Staal. It looks like he'll be healed in plenty of time for training camp if his rehab remains on schedule. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013) |
News: The Carolina Hurricanes say they expect captain Eric Staal to be ready to start next season after suffering a scary-looking knee injury during an international tournament. The team said Staal underwent an MRI on his right knee Saturday and it revealed a third-degree sprain of his medial collateral ligament. [+]
Impact: The Hurricanes say Staal won't need surgery and he should need only three months of rehab. Staal's injury Thursday during the world hockey quarterfinals in Stockholm certainly could have been a lot worse. The captain of Canada's team collapsed to the ice in obvious pain following a knee-to-knee collision with Sweden's Alex Edler. The durable Staal, 28, has missed only 14 games during nine NHL seasons. He led the Hurricanes with 35 assists and 53 points in 2012-13. ( STATS - Sat. May 18, 2013) |
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News: Enroth was honored as the top goaltender at the world championships, the Buffalo News reports. [+]
Impact: Enroth finished the NHL season on a high note and parlayed that success into a gold-medal run with Sweden at the world championships. Ryan Miller represents an obvious barrier to playing time next season, though the Sabres could explore dealing either Miller or Enroth to shore up a roster that is otherwise lacking. ( RotoWire - Thu. May 23, 2013) |
News: The Sabres re-signed Scott to a one-year deal on Monday, the Associated Press reports. [+]
Impact: Scott fills a tough-guy role and the buck ends there, as he has a miniscule five points in 180 career games. That said, he has 305 penalty minutes across that time, so you can usually be sure when he's out there that he's ready to mix it up with someone. Scott played 34 games with the Sabres last season and was third on the team with 69 PIMs. ( RotoWire - Mon. May 20, 2013) |
News: The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed rugged fourth-line forward John Scott to a one-year contract. The team announced the signing on Monday morning. [+]
Impact: Listed at 6-foot-8 and 270 pounds, Scott had no points and 69 penalty minutes in 34 games last season. The Sabres acquired Scott by signing him to a one-year contract in free agency last summer to add size and grit to their roster. Over five seasons, Scott has a goal and four assists and 305 penalty minutes in 180 career games. ( STATS - Mon. May 20, 2013) |
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