Dec 30, 2015
Tuesday's Ice Chips: Blues' Porter out six weeks with leg injury
Check in throughout the day for the very latest from around the NHL, including injury updates, roster moves, and other breaking news. The Blues announced that forward Chris Porter is out six weeks after suffering a leg injury on Monday night against Colorado.
TSN.ca Staff
Waivers
Dany Heatley (ANA), Steve Pinizzotto (EDM), Magnus Paajarvi (STL), and Matt Hackett (BUF) all cleared waivers on Tuesday. - TSN
Boston Bruins
Milan Lucic rejoined the team and practiced on Tuesday morning. He missed last night's game against Detroit and hadn't skated with the team since Saturday.
Patrice Bergeron, who is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, was also on the ice. - Team Twitter
Buffalo Sabres
Patrick Kaleta said he is feeling better and had a good practice today after leaving last night's game against Ottawa. He and Jared Cowen crashed into the end boards in the third period. - Team Twitter
The team also said that Jhonas Enroth will start in goal on Wednesday against Tampa Bay.
Calgary Flames
Mikael Backlund took part in his first practice today since having groin surgery. He has been out since late October. - Calgary Sun
Columbus Blue Jackets
Forward Mark Letestu took part in practice for the second straight day and could be ramping up to return on Columbus' upcoming road trip. Letestu has been out since late October with a groin injury. - Fox Sports Ohio
Head coach Todd Richards confirmed that Letestu and Cam Atkinson will both travel with the team on their upcoming trip. He also said that Jack Skille is healthy and will play on Wednesday night. - Team Twitter
New Jersey Devils
The team placed Jacob Josefson (illness) and Stephen Gionta (broken hand) on injured reserve. The team recalled Mike Sislo from Albany (AHL) and he joined the team at practice. - Team Twitter
Pittsburgh Penguins
Head coach Mike Johnston said that Christian Ehrhoff, Beau Bennett, and Craig Adams are all close to returning. "Those are the three guys that could play tomorrow night," said Johnston. - Team Twitter
St. Louis Blues
The Blues announced that forward Chris Porter sustained a leg injury during Monday's game against Colorado and has been placed on IR. He will be evaluated in six weeks. - Team Release
The team activated goalie Brian Elliott from injured reserve and plan to start him tonight in Nashville. He missed 14 games after suffering a lower-body injury on Nov. 25 - Team Release
Tampa Bay Lightning
The team recalled goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy from Syracuse (AHL) on Tuesday. - Team Release
Toronto Maple Leafs
G Jonathan Bernier will be among a small group practicing today in Boston ahead of tomorrow's game with the Bruins. It's the first time he has been on the ice since Saturday after battling the flu.
-Richard Panik, who missed last night's game in Tampa, skated briefly before the short practice. He experienced no concussion symptoms, according to the Leafs, though his status for Wednesday remains in doubt.
-Leo Komarov continues to skate with the team, even taking contact the past couple days. Steve Spott said the coaches are hopeful that he could play tomorrow, but that seems optimistic at best. Komarov still has yet to take part in a full practice and hasn't played since Nov. 29. - Jonas Siegel, TSN
With Bernier healthy the team sent G Christopher Gibson back down to the Toronto Marlies (AHL). - Team Twitter
Washington Capitals
Head coach Barry Trotz said that Brooks Orpik (knee) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's Winter Classic against the Blackhawks. - Team Twitter