Anton Volchenkov News
Defense
New Jersey Devils
Volchenkov, who is eligible to return from suspension Sunday, will be in the lineup against the Rangers.
Fayne will be scratched.
April 21, 2013, 12:58 p.m.
Anton Volchenkov suspended four games.
Volchenkov was suspended for an elbow he dished out to Bruins forward Brad Marchand last night. It was a vicious elbow and Marchand left the game and did not return. He also won't play tonight. Volchenkov is also a repeat offender which didn't help his cause.
April 11, 2013, 2:15 p.m.
Devils' Anton Volchenkov faces hearing for elbowing.
He could become the latest to be suspended after his Thursday morning phone hearing with NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shananan for throwing an elbow the night before. He appeared to lead with his elbow when hitting Brad Marchand in the head during the second period. The Boston Bruins winger grabbed his head and slowly dropped to the ice. Marchand had to be helped to the dressing room and the Bruins announced during the third period that he was not returning for the night. There was no update on his condition after the game. Volchenkov received a five-minute major and game misconduct.
April 11, 2013, 11:15 a.m.
Devils D Anton Volchenkov fractures bone in foot while playing in KHL, may miss 4-6 weeks
We may not have NHL in 4-6 weeks so this could not impact a potential NHL season.
Oct. 25, 2012, 2:32 p.m.
Anton Volchenkov back from the flu
Volchenkov will begin the playoffs on a healthy note. He finished the regular season with two goals and 11 points in 72 games.
April 9, 2012, 10:54 a.m.
Anton Volchenkov is out with the flu
Volchenkov should be OK for the playoffs. He finished the season with two goals and 11 points in 72 games.
April 7, 2012, 1:23 p.m.
Volchenkov will play tonight
Volchenkov draws back into the lineup. He has two goals and 11 points in 68 games.
March 29, 2012, 10:53 a.m.
Volchenkov (lower-body injury) just stepped on the ice for the Devils' morning skate.
Volchenkov getting back on the ice is a good sign for the injured d-man. He has two goals and 11 points in 68 games.
March 29, 2012, 10:39 a.m.
Defenseman Anton Volchenkov missed Sunday’s 5-2 loss in Pittsburgh with what the team is calling a “lower-body injury.”
Sounds like Volchenkov will miss a few games. He has two goals and 11 points in 68 games.
March 26, 2012, 1:16 p.m.
Defenseman Anton Volchenkov not practicing today. Waiting for word from Devils on why.
Volchenkov is resting today. He has two goals and 11 points in 68 games.
March 24, 2012, 2:04 p.m.
Volchenkov also didn’t practice Monday after he was struck in the mouth with a shot in the first period Sunday (He played the last two periods anyway).
Volchenkov probably plays tonight. He scored a goal and eight points in 51 games.
Feb. 21, 2012, 12:04 p.m.
Defenseman Anton Volchenkov is riding the stationary bicycle. Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said Volchenkov wanted to practice, but they decided to hold him out for the day after he was hit in the mouth with a shot Sunday night.
The Devils are being careful with their shot-blocking machine. However, expect Volchenkov to play tomorrow night against the Leafs.
Feb. 20, 2012, 2:43 p.m.
Volchnkov will play tonight. Zajac will not
Volchenkov draws back into the lineup, likely taking Matt Taormina out of the lineup. A-Train registered five assists in 34 games before getting hurt.
Jan. 10, 2012, 1:55 p.m.
Lamoriello said Volchenkov and Josefson skated back in NJ today and both are "close" to being ready to play.
Expect Volchenkov to kick Matt Taormina out of the lineup shortly. A--Train has no fantasy hockey value with only five assists in 34 games.
Jan. 7, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
To make room for Palmieri on the roster, the Devils placed defenseman Anton Volchenkov on injured reserve retroactive to his last game on Dec. 31 against Pittsburgh. Volchenkov would be eligible to come off IR and play in the Devils’ game Tuesday in Calgary.
A--Train has no fantasy hockey value with only five assists in 34 games.
Jan. 7, 2012, 12:27 p.m.
