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The Florida Panthers re-assigned goalie Jacob Markstrom to San Antonio, according to the Miami Herald.
Markstrom, 23, was called up to the parent club last week and appeared in a pair of losses — to Pittsburgh and Boston — but acquitted himself well, stopping 65 of 71 shots and earning third star in both games.
George Richards of the Herald reports Markstrom’s demotion could have to do with roster moves as both Kris Versteeg and Scottie Upshall appear ‘close’ to coming back from injury.
In New York, the Rangers have decided to return Christian Thomas to AHL Connecticut.
Thomas, 20, was called up this weekend and made his NHL debut against Montreal on Saturday, playing 12:46 while firing two shots on goal.
The son of longtime NHLer Steve Thomas, Christian was selected 40th overall at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and has been a solid scorer with the Whale this year, putting up 13G-11A-24PTS in 52 games.
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That’s a long way up to do that.
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This might be getting old to him by now.
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He was banged up roughly in Game 3.
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A 13-percent rise from last year.
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Off to a surprising 2-1 series lead over Chicago.
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He’ll replace Peter Horachek, who was fired yesterday.
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Now Stephane Roy says he doesn’t know if the Avs will hire his brother
May 21, 2013, 4:49 PM EDT
(His brother is Patrick Roy.)
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Dallas to unveil new uniforms, make ‘significant announcement’ on June 4
May 21, 2013, 4:20 PM EDT
Ooooh, intrigue.
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Meanwhile, Logan Couture says he’s “all good.”
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Jackets GM Kekalainen: ‘I really don’t care’ if Johansen was unhappy in AHL
May 21, 2013, 4:01 PM EDT
Jarmo, talking tough.
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Montreal’s 27-year-old defenseman was hurt in April while trying to hit Milan Lucic.
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Must win? Sharks’ Boyle says series ‘has to be 2-2′ after tonight
May 21, 2013, 3:02 PM EDT
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San Jose hasn’t lost at HP Pavilion this postseason.
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Edmonton’s new rink is set to open in 2016.
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Devs’ Brodeur ‘thrilled’ to join CBC as guest analyst, will debut Wednesday
May 21, 2013, 2:20 PM EDT
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The panel gets another goalie.
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It’s his old team, Dynamo Moscow.
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It’s been two weeks since they were swept by the Sharks.
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He’s “getting closer” to a return, though.
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Marchand wants Bruins to show ‘killer instinct’ tonight at MSG
May 21, 2013, 12:44 PM EDT
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Boston can take a commanding lead on the Rangers.
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Quenneville: ‘Hawks aren’t talking about goalie change, Crawford is ‘fine’
May 21, 2013, 12:27 PM EDT
Ray Emery sits…for now.
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The 29-year-old was on the ice for all five Boston goals in Game 2.
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