REAPORT: Frederik Andersen of the Hurricanes resumes his on-ice conditioning duties.

Raleigh, North Carolina — Goalie Frederik Andersen of the Carolina Hurricanes is making a comeback to restricted on-ice fitness training as he recovers from a blood-clotting problem that has kept him out of action since November.

On Wednesday, the Hurricanes provided an update about Andersen’s condition.

In a statement, Andersen stated, “I’m excited that I’m getting closer to playing on the ice with my teammates.” “I feel grateful for the help and support I’ve received from my family and doctors, as well as the entire Hurricanes organization.”

Andersen was on anticoagulation medicine, according to general manager Don Waddell, after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and subsequent pulmonary embolisms. Waddell stated in his statement that Andersen had been consulting with medical professionals to determine how to properly resume playing and had returned toAttorneys: Cal Foote, Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, and Dillon Dube charged with sexual assault

According to their individual legal teams, four NHL players were accused of sexual assault in London, Ontario, on Tuesday, which ESPN was informed of.

Later on Tuesday, representatives for Canadian athletes competing in the 2018 world junior championships—Philadelphia Flyers goalkeeper Carter Hart, Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube, New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod, and defender Cal Foote—took note of the issue. Prior to this, the NHL teams had given all four players leaves of absence.

Megan Savard and Riaz Sayani of Savard Foy LLP in Toronto, who are representing Hart, sent an email to ESPN stating that their client has been charged with one count of sexual assault. He is innocent, and in the appropriate venue—a court of law—he will respond fully to this untrue accusation.”

In an additional email exchange with ESPN,

Alex Formenton was a former NHL player who handed himself in to London Police on Sunday when he was playing professionally in Switzerland. The allegations that Formenton’s client was facing were not disclosed by the attorney, but the statement he released stated: “Alex will vigorously defend his innocence and asks that people not rush to judgment without hearing all of the evidence.”

A press conference has been set by London Police for Monday.

After TSN revealed that Hockey Canada had settled a complaint with a woman who claimed she was sexually abused by eight members of that team during a gala celebrating their gold-medal success at the 2018 world junior championships, the police department opened an investigation in 2022.

When the potential accusations were initially revealed last week by The Globe and Mail, it sparked

Some of the players were warned by their attorneys not to disclose any information about the possible charges to their NHL clubs, according to sources who spoke with ESPN.

Danny Briere, general manager of the Flyers, expressed uncertainty to reporters last week about Hart’s future.

“The news reports from this morning about a very severe subject are known to us. When the investigation’s findings are made public, we will react suitably,” Briere stated. “The NHL has made it very apparent that teams have to direct any inquiries about investigations to them. Members of the organization, including the Flyers players, will refrain from making any more comments in the meantime.”

The NHL concluded its own inquiry into the event, but it hasn’t released the findings. Bill Daly, the NHL deputy commissioner Jack Hughes of the Devils will not take part in All-Star games

Due to an injury, Jack Hughes will miss out on the next NHL All-Star Weekend’s skills competition and 3-on-3 event.

Jesper Bratt, a teammate from the New Jersey Devils, was last-minutely added to the All-Star squad on Tuesday in lieu of Hughes. Hughes will be replaced as one of the 12 players competing in the skills competition on Friday by Mathew Barzal of the New York Islanders.

Following CEO Steve Mayer’s statement earlier in the week that authorities would wait until the “last possible second” to determine whether Hughes could play, the league confirmed the reversal on Tuesday.

It is still anticipated that Hughes will be in Toronto, where he will co-captain, alongside his brother Quinn of the Vancouver Canucks, one of the All-Star squads for the 3-on-3 competition on Saturday. To balance out the rosters, Quinn’s Vancouver colleague Elias Pettersson was added to Team Hughes.

The NHL had prepared this backup plan after Mayer informed media during a teleconference on Tuesday that Hughes was still being assessed and was still welcome to attend the celebrations.

The chief content officer of the league, Mayer, stated, “We want to keep him as a captain.” “We desire that he be present in Toronto. Even if he doesn’t participate, we’d like to maintain Team Hughes since he is aware of that.”

Hughes has not been in the Devils’ lineup since departing.

The New York Rangers confirmed on Sunday that center Filip Chytil will miss the rest of the season.

The Rangers had previously ruled out Chytil, who hasn’t played since November 2, due to what they described as an upper-body ailment; however, sources told ESPN late last week that the issue was really connected to brain trauma he had previously had.

“Following a thorough evaluation of Filip Chytil after his recent setback from an upper body injury, it has been confirmed he will be out for the remainder of this season,” the Rangers stated in a statement. “The organization’s top priority throughout this process has been Filip’s health and we will continue to fully support him in his recovery with an aim to return for the 2024-25 season.”

In a social media statement, Chytil claimed that the past three months have been the worst of his life. He also mentioned that the team, his loved ones, and himself have not found it easy during this difficult time.

Chytil posted on Instagram, saying, “We gotta stay positive even in these tough moments and just think what is ahead of us.” “I appreciate all of your kind messages! I’ll return more powerful than before.”

The 24-year-old spent three weeks away from his home country of Czechia before joining the Rangers again on Monday. Given his success in his recuperation, there had been some hope that Chytil might make a comeback this season.

But Chytil had a fall on Friday while ice skating at Madison Square Garden. Even though it was uncertain.