Western Conference News: Flames, Oilers, Kings, Seattle, Golden Knights, and Jets
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is out for five to six weeks with a cracked rib and bruised sternum.
On the Calgary Flames …

Wes Gilbertson: The Flames have recalled forwards Marek Hrivik and Andrew Mangiapane.

On the Edmonton Oilers …

Jim Matheson: Forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has a cracked rib as well as a bruised sternum and will be out for five to six weeks.

On the Los Angeles Kings …

NHL Player Safety: Forward Dustin Brown was fined $10,000 for his cross-check on Penguins Justin Schultz.

On Seattle …

TSN: Clark Rasmussen of SportsLogos.net and DetroitHockey.net found out that the Oak View Group, who won the bid to redevelop the KeyArena in Seattle, has register 38 domain names with 13 different potential team names.

The “team” names registered were the Cougars, Eagles, Emeralds, Evergreens, Firebirds, Kraken, Rainiers, Renegades, Sea Lions, Seals, Sockeyes, Totems and Whales.

On the Vegas Golden Knights …

SinBin.Vegas: Forward Tomas Nosek has been put on the IR.

On the Winnipeg Jets …

Sara Orlesky: Coach Paul Maurice confirms that goaltender Steve Mason has a concussion.

Sara Orlesky: This is Mason’s second concussion this season, with the first coming on November 25th against the Sharks.

Winnipeg Jets PR: The Jets activated Brandon Tanev from the IR and put Mason on the IR.

Sara Orlesky: The Jets are hopeful that Adam Lowry can return during their road trip. He’s out for the weekend.

Scott Billeck: The Jets have recalled Michael Hutchinson and Jack Roslovic.