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Kevin Connauton in; Alex Goligoski out.
Connauton will make his NHL debut tonight. He had two goals and four assists in nine games with Texas (AHL).
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Olli Maatta will remain with Penguins.
After his ninth game the Penguins had to decide whether or not to keep Maatta and burn the first year of his entry-level contract or send him back to juniors. "Based on his play, we believe this is the best decision for Olli and the Penguins." Penguins GM Ray Shero said. Maata has one goal and two assists while averaging 15:03 TOI in nine games.
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Nate Schmidt has been recalled by the Capitals.
Schmidt is expected to make his NHL debut tomorrow with John Erskine out with an upper-body injury. He has one goal in one game with Hershey.
The Dallas Stars on Thursday signed defenseman Kevin Connauton to a three-year contract through the 2015-16 season.
The 23-year-old was acquired by the Stars with a second-round pick in the 2013 draft from the Vancouver Canucks for forward Derek Roy on April 2, and then sent to the American Hockey League. Connauton split his 2012-13 AHL season between the Chicago Wolves and the Texas Stars. He played 69 total games last season with nine goals and 22 assists.
#Caps announce they've signed Minnesota defenseman Nate Schmidt to a 2-year, entry level deal.
Schmidt had nine goals and 23 assists in 40 games as a Junior at the University of Minnesota.
DAL trades Derek Roy to VAN for Kevin Connauton and a 2nd rd pick. #tradecentre
Connauton is a strong offensive defenseman who has seven goals and 18 assists in 60 games in the AHL this season.
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defenseman Ian Cole will step in for Carlo Colaiacovo
CC will make way for more "size and speed" according to Hitchcock
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If Pietrangelo can’t play, Ian Cole will go into the lineup.
Ian Cole has not played for the Blues since March 22.
Russell & Cole, who took shot to head Thursday, are both on the ice.
Sounds like Cole is OK following a scary incident. He has a goal and six points through 26 games.
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Huskins didn't take part in line rushes & has since skated off. Cole paired with Polak. Looks like 23 is in. #stlblues
Look for Cole on the third pairing tonight. He has a goal and five points in 18 games.
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The Blues have recalled defenseman Ian Cole from Peoria.
Cole gives the Blues depth but he may not play. He has a goal and five points in 18 games.
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The #blues have sent Ian Cole and Evgeny Grachev back to AHL Peoria. CC: @sportsnetspec
Cole heads back to the AHL with the entire blue line healthy. He scored a goal and five points in 18 games.
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Hitchsaid the flu bug is going around, so Russell, Cole and Grachev will all dress for warmups, gametime decision on the lineup. #stlblues
Cole might be a healthy scratch if Russell can play. He has a goal and five points through 18 games.
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23-46.
Cole draws in on the third pairing. He has a goal and five points through 17 games.
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The #Blues have recalled D-man Ian Cole from Peoria.
Look for Cole to play on the third pairing if Russel can't play. The second-year defenseman has a goal and five points in 17 games.
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ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Tuesday the club has assigned defenseman Ian Cole to the Blues’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen.
Cole is the seventh defender and would be better served in the AHL. He has a goal and five points through 17 games.
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Cole out.
Cole has a goal and five points through 17 games. He likely continues to rotate in and out of the lineup.
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The NHL has suspended St. Louis Blues defenseman Ian Cole three games for an illegal check to the head of Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader during the first period of Saturday's game at Joe Louis Arena.
Expect the Blues to recall a defenseman to replace Cole on the blue line.
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Ian Cole will get back into Blues lineup.
Cole takes the place of the injured Kris Russell. The former 18th overall pick has a goal and four points over 11 games.
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Cole, Grachev scratches. Grach expected to play in Phoenix. #stlblues
Cole has a goal and four points through 11 games but has no value as the seventh d-man.