News: Backstrom has undergone sports hernia surgery. The team announced that Backstrom's operation went as planned on Thursday morning in Philadelphia. The procedure was done by Dr. William Meyers. The 35-year-old Backstrom aggravated the injury while warming up before Minnesota's first game of the Western Conference quarterfinal series at Chicago on April 30. Josh Harding was sent in to replace him, and Backstrom was unable to play the rest of the series. [+]
Impact: The Wild have said Backstrom is expected to be fully recovered for the start of next season. Whether he's still in the net for them is another matter. Backstrom will become an unrestricted free agent in July. He has played all seven of his NHL seasons with the Wild. ( STATS - Thu. May 16, 2013) |
News: Backstrom had surgery to repair a sports hernia and is expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2013-14 season, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. [+]
Impact: It's not clear if he'll be playing for the Wild again next season as Backstrom will be an unrestricted free agent. ( RotoWire - Thu. May 16, 2013) |
News: Rupp will undergo offseason meniscus surgery and is expected to have a quick recovery process, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Michael Russo reports. [+]
Impact: Rupp, who tallied four points and 79 PIMs in 40 games during the 2012-13 season, should be ready for the start of the 2013-14 campaign. ( RotoWire - Sat. May 11, 2013) |
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News: Clifford (undisclosed) is expected to suit up for Tuesday's Game 4 matchup with the Sharks, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports. [+]
Impact: This is better news for the Kings than it is for fantasy owners, as Clifford has yet to record a point in five games in the playoffs. ( RotoWire - Mon. May 20, 2013) |
News: Quick was on his game Saturday, stopping 38 San Jose shots, but his teammates couldn't generate enough offense to close the deal as the Sharks escaped with a 2-1 overtime win. [+]
Impact: He's displaying the same form in this postseason that propelled the Kings to the 2012 Stanley Cup. We have no hesitation about commending him to you whenever LA takes the ice. ( RotoWire - May 19, 2013) |
News: Clifford (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Saturday's Game 3 against the Sharks. [+]
Impact: Clifford did not play in the series' fist two games due to an injury he apparently suffered during the team's first round series against St. Louis. He continues to be listed as day-to-day. ( RotoWire - Sat. May 18, 2013) |
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