NHL Stars Return, Blackhawks Add Talent

0:00It's March 16th for the NHL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The latest NHL injury and lineup updates features some promising returns for a few teams. New York Islander's goalie Semian Valimov, the 37-year-old veteran, showed up at the end of Monday's practice as he recovers from two knee. Replacements. He has not played since late November last year. Here this week, Pittsburgh Penguin stars Evgeny Malcolm and Sydney Crosby appear close to rejoining the lineup. Malcolm completed his five game suspension for slashing an opponent and has 47 points in 46 games this season. Crosby, the team leader with 59 points in 56 games, has been skating after a lower body injury from the recent Winter Olympics. Coaches and managers have praised the hard work behind these developments. Islander's coach Patrick Roy highlighted Valimov's dedication despite the tough surgery for a goalie. Penguin's fans are hopeful for their top centers ahead of a Monday night clash with the Colorado

1:02Avalanche. In Chicago, the Blackhawks added forward such a boysvert to their roster with a three-year entry-level deal worth about $974,000 annually. The 19-year-old first-round pick from last year's draft posted 17 points in 26 college games this season. These moves come as teams gear up for key matchups like the Islanders at Toronto on Tuesday evening and Blackhawks hosting Minnesota the same night. Keep an eye on how these players impact the stretch run. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description, headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.