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The Chicago Blackhawks placed forwards Kirby Dach and Jonathan Toews on long-term injured reserve, the team announced Thursday.

Defenseman Brent Seabrook was placed on regular injured reserve.

Dach is expected to miss four-to-five months after he underwent surgery to repair a wrist fracture suffered at the world juniors. Toews revealed in late December that he would be out indefinitely due to an illness that has left him "feeling drained and lethargic." There is no current timeline for his return.


While Dach is likely out for the entire season, Toews' placement on LTIR means he'll miss a minimum of 10 games and 24 days, according to The Athletic's Mark Lazerus.

Toews posted 60 points in 70 games last season in a key role for Chicago. With the captain and Dach both out, the Blackhawks' depth at center is limited.
 
Okay having named sponsors for the divisions was insanely stupid but this is hilarious.


Why do the Senators use it everywhere and the Canadiens just below the waist? That seems overly specific. Do they have a partner for the top half or are they just not grooming anything above the waist? Is this a new trend?
 
Why do the Senators use it everywhere and the Canadiens just below the waist? That seems overly specific. Do they have a partner for the top half or are they just not grooming anything above the waist? Is this a new trend?

Habs are going for the shaggy face/baby bottom look this season to illicit more fear in their opponent while maintaining that ever-so-fresh feeling.
 
The Dallas Stars will begin their season Jan. 22 at home against the Nashville Predators, the league announced Friday.

Dallas was supposed to begin its campaign Jan. 14 against the Florida Panthers before 17 Stars players tested positive for COVID-19 throughout training.

Five of the 10 games that have been rescheduled involve the Stars.


*All times EST

GAMEORIGINAL DATENEW DATETIME
Stars at PanthersJan. 14Feb. 227 p.m.
Stars at PanthersJan. 15May. 37 p.m.
Stars at LightningJan. 17May. 47 p.m.
Stars at LightningJan. 19May. 107 p.m.
Panthers at Red WingsFeb. 21Feb. 205 p.m.
Stars at PanthersFeb. 23Feb. 245 p.m.
Sabres at PenguinsMarch 27March 267 p.m.
Bruins at CapitalsApril 11April 107 p.m.
Penguins at SabresApril 20April 197 p.m.
Panthers at LightningMay 4March 167 p.m.
 
The Dallas Stars will begin their season Jan. 22 at home against the Nashville Predators, the league announced Friday.

Dallas was supposed to begin its campaign Jan. 14 against the Florida Panthers before 17 Stars players tested positive for COVID-19 throughout training.

Five of the 10 games that have been rescheduled involve the Stars.


*All times EST

GAMEORIGINAL DATENEW DATETIME
Stars at PanthersJan. 14Feb. 227 p.m.
Stars at PanthersJan. 15May. 37 p.m.
Stars at LightningJan. 17May. 47 p.m.
Stars at LightningJan. 19May. 107 p.m.
Panthers at Red WingsFeb. 21Feb. 205 p.m.
Stars at PanthersFeb. 23Feb. 245 p.m.
Sabres at PenguinsMarch 27March 267 p.m.
Bruins at CapitalsApril 11April 107 p.m.
Penguins at SabresApril 20April 197 p.m.
Panthers at LightningMay 4March 167 p.m.

Damn. Big hurt to my first fantasy week RIP my lightning stack ☠
 
Longtime Detroit Red Wings netminder Jimmy Howard is expected to announce his retirement in the coming days after 14 NHL seasons, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday's edition of "Insider Trading."

Howard, 36, said in June that he hoped to continue playing despite a down year in 2019-20. However, he remains an unrestricted free agent with the season underway and is apparently enjoying spending time with his family, Friedman adds.

The 6-foot-1 puck-stopper spent his entire career with the Red Wings. He ranks third games played (543), third in wins (246), and fourth in both save percentage (.912) and shutouts (24) for the storied franchise.


Howard appeared in two All-Star games and finished in the top eight in Vezina Trophy voting twice (2010, 2013).

Internationally, the Syracuse, New York, native represented the United States at the 2012 and 2017 world championships. Howard was also selected as the nation's third netminder for the 2014 Olympic Games but he didn't make an appearance.
 
Keith Yandle's ironman streak will continue for another day.

After Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville said earlier this week that it was unlikely Yandle will be in the team's lineup on opening night, he confirmed on Sunday the defenseman will play tonight versus the Chicago Blackhawks, according to team reporter Katie Gaus.

Yandle currently holds the NHL's longest active ironman streak after playing in 866 consecutive games dating back to 2009. It was reported earlier this week that he's fallen out of favor with the Panthers and isn't in the team's plans, suggesting Yandle would be a healthy scratch.


The 34-year-old racked up 45 points in 69 games with Florida last season, playing a crucial role on the team's power play.

He's entering his fifth campaign with the club, and there are three seasons remaining on his contract at an average annual value of $6.35 million. Yandle also holds a no-movement clause.
 
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