EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLongtime Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to report to the Hershey Bears after clearing waivers, the American Hockey League-leading team said Monday.The Bears confirmed that Kuznetsov is expected to take part in their practice Tuesday. Not yet cleared to play while receiving care under the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, the 31-year-old Russian will not speak to…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSeattle Kraken forward Alex Wennberg won't play Monday night against the Calgary Flames amid a potential trade.He didn't take part in the morning skate, and coach Dave Hakstol confirmed Wennberg's status, citing "trade-related issues."Wennberg, 29, is in the final season of a three-year, $13.5 million contract and is due to become an unrestricted free agent at the end…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNashville Predators center Tommy Novak signed a three-year extension Monday in a deal that will see him remain with the club through the 2026-27 season.Starting next season, Novak will earn $3.5 million annually to become the sixth-highest paid player on the roster. The 26-year-old had been set to become an unrestricted free agent, as he was on a…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDetroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will miss the next two weeks with a lower-body injury.The center left Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers after receiving a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct at 9:57 of the third period.Larkin, 27, leads the Red Wings in goals (26) and points (54) through 55 games this season. He leads the…