NHL Hockey Player News

Jenner (hand) is skating on a regular line in Blue Jackets practice.

Jenner has not played this season because of a broken hand he suffered in the preseason, but he has been progressing and skating on a regular line this morning suggests he could make his season debut on Tuesday vs. Carolina. Jenner had 16 goals and 13 assists (29 points) in 72 games in his rookie season and will likely find himself on Ryan Johansen's wing again, even if he does not start there in his debut.

Boone Jenner
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The Maple Leafs have recalled Stuart Percy from Toronto (AHL).

Percy has been recalled and sent down a ton lately, but he still is not expected to be more than an insurance seventh defenseman on the Leafs upcoming two-game road trip.

Stuart Percy
The Maple Leafs recall Sam Carrick from Toronto (AHL).

Carrick was 'sent down' after Saturday's game, but it was simply a salary cap or 'paper move'. Toronto save $3,500 per day when he is not 'officially' on the roster. He played just over four minutes in his NHL debut on Saturday, so he is not fantasy relevant at this point of his career.

Sam Carrick
Krejci (undisclosed) is not on the ice for practice this morning.

Krejci was a late scratch from Saturday's game vs. the Senators and his absence at Monday's practice puts his status for Tuesday in question. Chris Kelly remained between Milan Lucic and Seth Griffith this morning, so expect that line to stay together if Krejci is unavailable on Tuesday. The Bruins' pivot has nine points (3G / 6A) in nine games this season.

David Krejci
Stepan (leg) is on the ice with a regular jersey this morning.

Stepan has shed his no-contact jersey which means he is probably cleared for contact, which is a big step in the right direction. The Rangers announced last week that he remained without a timetable, but Ryan Malone was placed on waivers on Sunday, which suggests that Stepan is getting close---being cleared for contact confirms that.

Derek Stepan
Coburn (lower-body) is on the ice prior to practice this morning.

Coburn has not played since the season opener on October 8th because of a lower-body injury. He was nearing a return recently, but suffered a setback and went from day-to-day to out four weeks. They announced he would miss a month just 10 days ago, so his presence on the ice this morning suggests that he is ahead of schedule.

Braydon Coburn
The Penguins have recalled Scott Harrington from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

Harrington, 21, has been recalled a number of time this season, but has yet to make his NHL debut. That could change soon, because he should stick with the team for awhile with Olli Maatta out for one month after surgery to remove a tumour. He will likely be the seventh defenseman to start out, but he should work his way into the lineup. He has two assists in seven games with WBS.

Scott Harrington
Bieksa left Sunday's game after being hit in the face by a puck; did not return.

Bieksa reportedly left the arena with a doctor and there is a lot of concern about Bieksa's eye. It was a dangerous looking play and something that could keep Bieksa sidelined for a lengthy period of time. Expect an update on Monday.

Kevin Bieksa
GIbson suffered a lower-body injury in warmups and did not start Sunday.

Gibson was the Ducks scheduled starter on Sunday night, but he suffered a lower-body injury in warmups and did not dress. Frederik Andersen did not dress either due to 'minor leg tightness' so Jason LaBarbera had to make his third start in three nights (started FRI and SAT in AHL) with goalie consultant Dwayne Roloson serving as his backup. Gibson will be examined on Monday.

John Gibson
Lack will start for the Canucks.

Lack allowed seven goals on 48 shots in a blowout loss to the Avalanche in his last start on October 24th. He has allowed 12 goals on 87 shots (.862 SV%) in his first three starts of the season. He will look to be better tonight against a Predators team who are off to a 6-2-2 start to the year.

Eddie Lack
Elliott gets the start on Monday vs. the Rangers.

Elliott stopped 27 of 29 shots in the Blues shootout win over the Avalanche on Saturday. Elliott has won three in a row with a 2.26 GAA and .914 SV%. He finished October with a 4-2-1 record and a GAA under 2.00 (1.96). We gave you his ridiculous numbers over three years with St. Louis in the preseason, so this should not surprise you. Start him vs. the Rangers.

Brian Elliott
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The Rangers have recalled Connor Allen from Hartford (AHL).

Allen, 24, has recorded two goals and three assists in eight games with Hartford this season. He has been recalled after the Rangers lost Ryan McDonagh and Kevin Klein to injuries on Saturday night. Allen has not recorded a point in three career NHL games.

Conor Allen
Crawford will start in goal for the Blackhawks.

Crawford stopped 24 of 27 shots in the Hawks loss to the Maple Leafs last night. He had two weeks off due to injury, so he is fresh enough to go on back-to-back nights and should be a good fantasy start tonight vs. a Jets team with a rookie netminder between the pipes.

Corey Crawford
Hutchinson gets the start for the Jets.

Hutchinson stopped all nine shots that he faced in a relief effort on October 24th. He was yanked after allowing three goals on 13 shots in his first start of the season. He will need a stronger effort tonight if he wants to remain with the Jets. Peter Budaj is lurking behind him in the minors, however he has gone 0-2-2 with a 3.68 GAA and .889 SV% so far.

Michael Hutchinson
Boyle (hand) skated on Sunday, but remains without a timetable for his return.

Boyle was on the ice in a no-contact jersey this afternoon, but did not do too much with his broken hand. He remains without a timetable for his return. The Rangers could really use her services after Ryan McDonagh and Kevin Klein were injury on Saturday.

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