Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun is getting closer to rejoining the team. Coach Rick Tocchet isn’t sure if he’ll travel with the team when they leave on their road or if he’ll join them during the trip.
Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said that it doesn’t look like Petr Mrazek is close to returning to the lineup.
Chip Alexander: Brind’Amour said that defenseman Sami Vatanen was on the ice before practice yesterday.