"We were very disappointed to learn that this knee injury will extend Shea's recovery period," Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said in a statement. "Unfortunately, this is out of our control and we have to fully trust the medical group in these situations. We are confident that his recovery will go as scheduled and that Shea will return to action as soon as possible."
Canadiens team doctor David Mulder added he expects Weber to be ready to return to the lineup by mid-December.
Weber has not played since Dec. 16 of last season, missing the remainder of the year with a foot injury. He had foot surgery in March.
Limited to just 26 appearances a year ago, Weber managed six goals and 10 assists in his second stint with the Canadiens. The 32-year-old is under contract through the 2025-26 campaign.
Barry Trotz is bringing a familiar face to Brooklyn, as the New York Islanders have named Lane Lambert as associate coach.
Lambert has spent the past four seasons as an assistant to Trotz with the Washington Capitals. The two were also behind the bench with the Nashville Predators for three seasons prior to heading to D.C. in 2014.
The 53-year-old brings a wealth of experience, including two stints as head coach with the WHL's Prince George Cougars and the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals.
In 2016, Lambert interviewed for the Colorado Avalanche's head coaching job before it ultimately went to Jared Bednar.
Hockey Canada has invited 40 prospects to take part in the World Junior Showcase, where they'll compete for a spot on Team Canada's final roster at the 2019 World Junior Championship.
The camp begins July 28 in Kamloops, British Columbia. This year's world junior tournament will also be hosted in B.C., with Vancouver and Victoria serving as host cities. The tournament begins Dec. 26.
The announcement of the camp invites comes one day after Hockey Canada named Tim Hunter as its world junior head coach.
After taking all of last season to rehab an ACL injury, St. Louis Blues forward Robby Fabbri has finally received medical clearance, the team announced Tuesday.
"He's doing very well," Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said in a statement. "He is up in Toronto working very hard and time is going to tell on this one. It's very difficult, you feel for Robby. He was projecting to be such a good player and then these two injuries kept him out a year and a half."
Fabbri missed the entire 2017-18 campaign after he aggravated his surgically repaired left knee in training camp. The injury had sidelined him for the final 30 games of the previous season and the subsequent playoffs.
"We want to make sure we're not putting him in a position to fail when he comes (to training camp)," Armstrong added. "He'll come back in and be hoping for the best, but expecting a little bit of readjustment. But health-wise, he's doing good."
Across two seasons with the Blues, Fabbri's notched 29 goals and 37 assists in 123 games. He was drafted 21st overall in 2014.
The news of Fabbri's return follows a steady stream of offseason additions by St. Louis, including forwards Ryan O'Reilly, Tyler Bozak, and David Perron.
The report comes a day after Brooks revealed that Martin is in demand on the trade market.
A move to New York would mark a homecoming of sorts for Martin, who spent seven seasons with the rival Islanders prior to signing with the Maple Leafs in 2016.
He's under contract for two more seasons at a $2.5-million cap hit. However, he's owed just $750,000 in salary this season after a lucrative signing bonus was paid out July 1.
Following Pittsburgh's signing of former Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson, who inked a five-year deal in free agency, Rutherford spoke about Johnson's varying usage in Columbus, particularly the postseason when he was scratched for all six games.
"I don't think he had a bad year," Rutherford told Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. "He was a healthy scratch at the end of the season. I know the reason why. It wasn't because of how he was playing."
Johnson's remarks at an introductory press conference didn't help matters, either, as the veteran defenseman said, "I've been looking to be in a winning culture."
Clearly, those comments didn't sit well with the Blue Jackets fiery bench boss.
"All I know is, this organization, from the lawyers, the front office, (president of hockey operations John Davidson), the managers, the coaches, players ... has done nothing but try to help Jack," Tortorella said. "And for him to backhand slap us like this is utter bullshit, and he should know better.
"No one wishes anything bad to happen to him and his family. We wish him the best. But for him to put it the way he put it today is bullshit. And to have a general manager question our decision-making from three hours away, he must be a fucking magician."
Tortorella's response comes after the Blue Jackets worked alongside Johnson to help him through an extensive personal bankruptcy case which saw him forfeit nearly all of his salary over the past two seasons.
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"(Johnson) doesn't have enough balls to call me back, because I've tried to get in touch with him," Tortorella added. "You don't shit on an organization that's done nothing but try to help you. We all know Jack has had some problems along the way here. It's very well-chronicled. All we've done is try to fucking help him."
Tortorella then turned his aim to Rutherford.
"The thing that pisses me off the most is a general manager in this league questioning and talking about our decision-making," Tortorella said. "Shut the fuck up!
"I don't want to go to name-calling, because I know Jimmy. He's a good man. They're both good people. But what the fuck are they doing? Get on with your business! I hope (Johnson) plays his ass off for them, but stay the fuck out of our business when you don't know what’s going on.”
Mark your calendars now. The first meeting between the Blue Jackets and Penguins this coming season is set for Nov. 24.
Following Pittsburgh's signing of former Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson, who inked a five-year deal in free agency, Rutherford spoke about Johnson's varying usage in Columbus, particularly the postseason when he was scratched for all six games.
"I don't think he had a bad year," Rutherford told Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. "He was a healthy scratch at the end of the season. I know the reason why. It wasn't because of how he was playing."
Johnson's remarks at an introductory press conference didn't help matters, either, as the veteran defenseman said, "I've been looking to be in a winning culture."
Clearly, those comments didn't sit well with the Blue Jackets fiery bench boss.
"All I know is, this organization, from the lawyers, the front office, (president of hockey operations John Davidson), the managers, the coaches, players ... has done nothing but try to help Jack," Tortorella said. "And for him to backhand slap us like this is utter bullshit, and he should know better.
"No one wishes anything bad to happen to him and his family. We wish him the best. But for him to put it the way he put it today is bullshit. And to have a general manager question our decision-making from three hours away, he must be a fucking magician."
Tortorella's response comes after the Blue Jackets worked alongside Johnson to help him through an extensive personal bankruptcy case which saw him forfeit nearly all of his salary over the past two seasons.
(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)
"(Johnson) doesn't have enough balls to call me back, because I've tried to get in touch with him," Tortorella added. "You don't shit on an organization that's done nothing but try to help you. We all know Jack has had some problems along the way here. It's very well-chronicled. All we've done is try to fucking help him."
Tortorella then turned his aim to Rutherford.
"The thing that pisses me off the most is a general manager in this league questioning and talking about our decision-making," Tortorella said. "Shut the fuck up!
"I don't want to go to name-calling, because I know Jimmy. He's a good man. They're both good people. But what the fuck are they doing? Get on with your business! I hope (Johnson) plays his ass off for them, but stay the fuck out of our business when you don't know what’s going on.”
Mark your calendars now. The first meeting between the Blue Jackets and Penguins this coming season is set for Nov. 24.
In Filppula, the Islanders get a veteran center who excels at both ends of the ice. The 34-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, where he finished with 33 points in 81 games last year.
Filppula was a third-round draft pick by the Detroit Red Wings in 2002.
On Sunday, Senators general manager Pierre Dorion confirmed the team has presented Karlsson with a contract extension. The superstar defenseman can become an unrestricted free agent next summer and is eligible to sign a long-term extension as of Sunday.
On Sunday, Senators general manager Pierre Dorion confirmed the team has presented Karlsson with a contract extension. The superstar defenseman can become an unrestricted free agent next summer and is eligible to sign a long-term extension as of Sunday.
