*-> The Washington Capitals have lost starter/backup/starter/backup Brent Johnson for up to 8 weeks after he has hip surgery next week. The decesion was made on Thursday and it has been a lingering issue for the goalie. Hes expected to make a full recovery and the Caps may look to Manny Lagace on waivers for help.
*-> Also in Caps news, they have recalled defensemen Karl Alzner from the Hersey Bears to play in Saturday nights game.
*-> The Dallas Stars have recalled Brent Krahn from the Chicago wolves where he was stationed. Krahn has a 4-3-0 record for the Wolves.
*-> Tsn has reported Tomas Holmstrom of the Detroit Red Wings will under go a sports hernia opperation late next week and will most likely be back in 3 to 5 weeks the Red wings hope. Holmstrom has been plagued by injuries this season and the Red wings would really like to see him get healthy for the playoffs.
*-> Last of all a waiver transaction we missed on Thursday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenseman Staffan Kronwall on re-entry waivers and he was claimed by the Washington Capitals today. Kronwall who has been playing in the AHL for the Marlies all season has 42 games played with 7 goals and 18 assists so far to date.
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