NHL Hockey Player News

The Kings have been using transactions to save some money this season, but Wagner’s return to the AHL could also mean that Gabe Vilardi is ready to make his NHL debut.

Jost will miss Colorado’s trip to Western Canada, so Vladislav Kamenev will move up and centre the second line. Monitor Jost’s stats as the Avalanche return to home-ice next Wednesday.

Jerabek was acquired from the Oilers before the season and only appeared in one game with the Blues. He heads to the AHL, where he had 11 points (1G / 10A) in 17 games with Laval (AHL) when he first game to North America.

Read failed to record a point in five games with the Wild. He returns to the AHL where he collected one assist in three games. He was originally called up because Joel Eriksson Ek was hurt, but was a healthy scratch on Tuesday.

Husso was recalled on Monday because Jake Allen was dealing with an injury, but it was not as serious as originally expected. Husso’s return to the AHL means that Allen will at least be available to backup on Thursday.

Greer has registered two goals and six assists (eight points) in eight AHL games this season. The 21-year-old, former second-round pick (No.39 overall in 2015) has just four assists in 22 career NHL games and will likely make his season debut on Thursday.

Dries did not pick up a point in four games with the Avalanche earlier in the season, but has two points (1G / 1A) in five AHL games with the Eagles. The 24-year-old will likely play on the upcoming two-game road-trip because the Avalanche are without Tyson Jost, J.T. Compher and Sven Andrighetto.

Rinne missed the last five games with an undisclosed injury, but will be available for Thursday’s game in Tampa Bay. Juuse Saros was 3-2-0 while allowing 13 goals on 157 shots (.917 SV%) in the five games without Rinne. The veteran was 3-1-0 with a 2.10 GAA and .929 SV% before getting hurt.

Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Jets loss in Toronto last Saturday. Hellebuyck has not played very well as of late, losing four of his last six starts (2-3-1) while posting a 3.34 GAA and .898 SV%. This is not the type of performances we’ve been accustomed to seeing from Hellebuyck, but it could be due to the 33 shots per game he’s facing during that stretch.

Elliott surrendered two goals on 24 shots in the Flyers 3-0 loss in Boston last Thursday. Elliott has lost two in a row and is 1-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .904 SV% on the road this year. He will face a Ducks team that has scored the forth fewest goals in the NHL, but Elliott remains a risky option.

Saros surrendered four goals on 34 shots in the Predators 5-3 loss to the Oilers on Saturday afternoon. Saros has been average this season, going 5-2-0 with a 2.73 GAA and .912 SV%. Pekka Rinne was in the starter’s crease this morning, but Saros was the first goalie off, suggesting that Saros will make his fifth straight start.

Lehner allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Islanders 6-1 win in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon. The win snapped a brief two-game losing skid for Lehner, who comes into Tuesday’s game at 3-2-1 with a 2.39 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout in his first six starts with the Islanders.

Lundqvist allowed four goals on 40 shots in the Rangers 4-3 loss in Los Angeles on Sunday. Lundqvist has had a rough go as of late, losing four in a row while allowing a combined 15 goals on 140 shots (.893 SV%). Tonight he faces the Sharks for the second time this season—he allowed two goals on 43 shots in a 3-2 overtime win on October 11th.

Elliott surrendered two goals on 24 shots in the Flyers 3-0 loss in Boston last Thursday. Elliott has lost two in a row and is 1-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .904 SV% on the road this year. He will face a Ducks team that has scored the forth fewest goals in the NHL, but Elliott remains a risky option.

Despite picking up one goal and one assist with a plus-3 rating in his last two games, it looks like Buchnevich will come out of the Rangers lineup on Tuesday. Vinni Lettieri is expected to replace the young winger.

Condon allowed five goals on 29 shots in the Coyotes 6-3 loss in Boston on October 8th. Condon has not started for over three weeks, but will draw back between the pipes tonight in Arizona. The Coyotes have been heating up, winning three in a row while outscoring their opponents 15-to-3.