VHN Daily: Miromanov recalled; Fleury on Canada Olympic short list

With Alec Martinez out, at least in the short term, defenseman Daniil Miromanov has been recalled to the Vegas Golden Knights from their Henderson AHL affiliate. Miromanov will likely not play tonight against the Edmonton Oilers but coach Peter DeBoer said “He’s first on the list.” Perhaps we see him Sunday when the Knights host the Islanders.

Miromanov had four points in two games with the Silver Knights and is looking forward to joining forces with fellow Russian Evgenii Dadonov. “He’s a hero back in Russia and it would be an honor to play with him,” Miromanov said.

Around the NHL:

Former Golden Knight Marc-Andre Fleury is one of six goaltenders on the list to represent Canada in the Olympics. The Athletic reported the list also includes Carey Price, Darcy Kemper, Jordan Binnington, Carter Hart and Mackenzie Blackwood.

Around the National Hockey Now Network:

PittsburghHockeyNow: The Penguins have COVID-19 issues according to Dan Kingerski. Jeff Carter and Tristan Jarry has entered the NHL’s Covid protocol.

FloridaHockeyNow: The Panthers are on an early-season heater, having started 4-0. George Richards says the Cats are for real.

WashingtonHockeyNow: The Capitals are looking good sitting atop the Metropolitan Division after beating the Devils Thursday. Sammi Silber explains why things are so good in D.C. 

BostonHockeyNow: Jimmy Murphy reports the Bruins will be without Nick Foligno when they face the 3-0 Sabres tonight.

DetroitHockeyNow: Red wings defenseman Moritz Seider is getting plenty of ice time says Bob Duff. In fact, Seider leads all NHL rookies in TOI.

CalgaryHockeyNow: The Flames received a great effort in goal from Jacob Markstrom in shutting out Detroit 3-0 Thursday and Steve Macfarlane says Calgary is going to need a lot more of that going forward.

VancouverHockeyNow: Rob Simpson said the Canucks played the perfect road game in defeating the struggling Blackhawks.

NYIHockeyNow: Barry Trotz is not happy with the performance of the Islanders’ No. 2 line as Brock Nelson, Josh Bailey and Anthony Beauvillier have struggled offensively early.

SanJoseHockeyNow: Kevin Labanc is playing well and that’s bolstering the San Jose Sharks’ chances. Sheng Peng reports from Canada on Labanc’s good start.

ColoradoHockeyNow: The Avalanche are scuffling early on, but according to Adrian Dater, Gabriel Landeskog says now’s not the time to panic.

TorontoHockeyNow: Scott Cullen said Maple Leafs defenseman Rasmus Sandin may warrant more TOI based on his performance so far.