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Viktor Stalberg: Announces retirement
Viktor Stalberg announced his retirement from professional hockey Friday.Stalberg appeared in 488 games with six different teams over eight seasons during his time in the NHL, racking up 82 goals and 168 points over that span. The Swedish winger then headed overseas to finish his career, playing for Zug EV and Fribourg-Gotteron HC of the Swiss-A league, Omsk Avangard of the KHL and Skelleftea AIK of the SHL over four seasons.
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Viktor Stalberg: Signs with Swiss club
Viktor Stalberg (abdomen) signed a two-year contract with EV Zug in Switzerland on Tuesday, TSN reports.Stalberg posted 16 points in 75 games in Ottawa and Carolina last season. The veteran center seemingly still has the skills to play in the NHL, but he may have been getting tired of being a constant suitcase between the minors and various NHL clubs.
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Senators' Viktor Stalberg: Injury revealed as abdominal
Viktor Stalberg fought through an abdominal injury during the playoffs, Bruce Garrioch of TSN reports.The winger missed the first two games of the Eastern Conference finals against Pittsburgh with what was, at the time, an undisclosed injury. Even when healthy, Stalberg wasn't able to get much going offensively, as evidenced by his two points in 17 playoff contests.
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Senators' Viktor Stalberg: Will rejoin lineup for Game 3
Viktor Stalberg (undisclosed) will retake his spot in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 3 against the Penguins.Stalberg didn't participate in line rushes despite taking warmups, suggesting he would miss the contest. However, it appears he's doing well enough to give it a go. He's likely not full strength and would probably sit if it were the regular season, but all bets are off in the playoffs. The veteran winger contributed four points across 18 games after coming over to Ottawa in midseason and has just two points in the playoffs.
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Senators' Viktor Stalberg: Unavailable for Game 3
Viktor Stalberg (undisclosed) was on the ice for pregame warmups, but he didn't participate in line rushes, indicating he won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Penguins, Marc Brassard of Le Droit d'Ottawa reports.Stalberg's presence on the ice for Wednesday's pregame skate suggests he's likely on the verge of returning to game action, but he'll have to wait until Friday's Game 5 for his next opportunity to do so. Ryan Dzingel will continue to skate in a bottom-six role while Stalberg remains sidelined.
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Senators' Viktor Stalberg: Likely to play Wednesday
Viktor Stalberg (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 3 against the Penguins on Wednesday, the Ottawa Citizen reports.The Swede reportedly will take to the ice for warmups to make sure that he's feeling good enough to play. If so, second-year pivot Ryan Dzingel should wind up on the bench. Stalberg is versatile and can be used in a number of situations, but he's dealt with a "couple of issues" in these playoffs, and that seems to be reflected in his performance. He posted two points for his only points versus Boston in the quarterfinals, only to follow that up with a minus-5 rating and goose eggs in the subsequent six-game series against the Blueshirts. Anything can happen in the postseason, but we're not so bullish on Stalberg, given the circumstances.
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Senators' Viktor Stalberg: Game-time decision for Game 3
Viktor Stalberg's (undisclosed) status won't be decided until just before puck drop for Game 3 against Pittsburgh, according to head coach Guy Boucher.After leaving Game 6 against the Rangers, the winger has missed the first two games against the Penguins. With two points in 12 playoff games, he isn't much of a fantasy threat even if he makes his way onto the ice.
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Senators' Viktor Stalberg: Return imminent
Viktor Stalberg (undisclosed) is drawing closer to returning, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.The Ottawa Senators will host the Penguins for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, and Stalberg reportedly skated in practice Sunday as a sign that he's making progress. NHL teams are intentionally cryptic about player injuries around playoff time, so we may not know what's currently bothering Stalberg until the offseason, when the Swede will be an unrestricted free agent.
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Senators' Viktor Stalberg: Won't return Monday
Viktor Stalberg (undisclosed) won't play in Game 2 against Pittsburgh on Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.The winger skated in practice Sunday but still isn't quite ready to return. His next shot at playing will come Wednesday when the series heads north to Ottawa.
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Senators' Viktor Stalberg: Skates in practice Sunday
Viktor Stalberg (undisclosed) skated Sunday and could return Monday against Pittsburgh, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.The winger only has two points in 12 games during the playoffs, so he isn't the most productive fantasy option even when healthy. If there's no more news after Monday's morning skate, expect him to be a game-time decision.
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