Nick Leddy is back in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks, but it remains unclear as to when or where the veteran defenseman will play his next game. Now back practicing with the Sharks since he was recalled from the Barracuda on Wednesday, Leddy's playing career is somewhat in limbo, with a return to the AHL, a move to another team, or remaining on San Jose's NHL roster all possibilities in the coming days and weeks.
Rangers forward Matt Rempe is going on injured reserve because of a lingering left thumb injury and will undergo a procedure, according to an NHL source. Rempe has admitted being limited by the thumb, which was broken in a fight with San Jose's Ryan Reaves on Oct. 23. Though he returned to action in mid-December, his effectiveness as a forechecker and a fighter was hampered,
Six automatic bids to the NCAA tournament will be awarded to the winners of the six conference tournaments, with championship games scheduled for March 20 and 21. Ten more teams will earn at-large spots determined by the NPI formula, which replaces the PairWise rankings this season. Every game can impact the NPI rankings, which factor in strength of schedule, home/road splits and overtime results.
