NHL Hockey Player News

Not to be mistaken for the UFC fighter, Albert has spent the last two seasons and 23 games this season with the St. John's IceCaps. In 111 games he has recorded 15 goals and 25 assists (40 points). Albert describes himself as a two-way forward who works hard in the dirty areas of the ice. He is not a fantasy relevant player but the Ohio State product will provide some energy and forward depth in limited minutes with the Jets.

Dumba is the only NHL player on Team Canada's World Junior roster and he has been loaned to the team by the Wild. Dumba has been invited to Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp for the last two seasons, and was the final cut both years, that won't happen this year...

Crawford allowed a single goal on 29 shots in a win over the Stars on Friday. It was his fourth consecutive win and also the third straight game he allowed just one goal. He finished October off 10-2-1 with a 2.47 GAA and .911 and now leads the NHL with 17 wins, two ahead of Antti Niemi.

Carter averages just 11:16 and has three goals and five points in 24 games, he is not fantasy relevant. Mattias Tedenby will enter the lineup with Carter sidelined.

Laich will miss his third straight game on Tuesday. Jay Beagle will remain in the lineup after two strong games in Laich's absence. Consider him day-to-day, as the injury is not believed to be all that serious.

Franson was a late scratch in Saturday's loss to the Canadiens. Carlyle called Franson an "option" for tomorrow's contest with the Sharks. Whatever injury Franson suffered in Friday's game, it does not appear to be serious and he should be back on the blueline very soon. Monitor his status tomorrow, as he is expected to skate in the a.m.

Adam Cracknell will draw into the lineup on the Blues fourth line. Consider Paajarvi day-to-day.

Emery stopped 31 of 34 shots in a loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. He is firmly behind Steve Mason for the Flyers starting job, but Emery in 3-2-0 with a 1.42 GAA and .947 SV% in his last five starts - making him a good spot-start option whenever he gets the call. Tonight he faces a Wild team who have lost four straight while only scoring a combined four goals in those games.

Holtby stopped all but two of 39 shots in a win over the Islanders on Saturday. It was the second straight great performance after being shelled for five on Wednesday. Holtby closed out November with a 8-3-1 record accompanied by a 2.35 GAA and .933 SV% - a vast improvement over his 3.07/.913 of October.

Lecavalier did not skate this morning and won't play due to a back issue. He suffered the injury prior to scoring the game-winning shootout goal on Saturday vs. Nashville. It does not sound like a serious injury and he should be considered day-to-day. Michael Raffl will move up to the second line and Brayden Schenn will shift back to centre.

Pavelec allowed two goals on 34 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Flyers on Friday. A slow start cost the Jets who were unable to overcome a 2-0 deficit when they decided to start skating in the third. Pav will go head-to-head with rookie netminder Cam Talbot tonight.

Harding allowed two goals on 25 shots in 3-2 shootout loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. He lost back-to-back games to the Avalanche this weekend, but to no fault of his own. Harding continues to impress this season, posting a 13-4-3 with a 1.52 GAA and .936 SV% through the first two months.

Morin, 29, leads the AHL with 29 points (11G / 18A) in 19 games with Texas. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound forward has skated in three games for Dallas this season, posting two shots and a plus-1 rating for the NHL club.

Rome, 30, is in his second season with the Dallas Stars, posting five assists and 18 penalty minutes in 27 career games with the Stars. Jaime Oleksiak and Kevin Connauton will remain with the team and likely shuffle in and out of the lineup. Oleksiak played last night vs. Edmonton.

Kane was injured in the first period of Friday's game and did not return. He worked out off-ice on Sunday, but his absence from the morning skate basically eliminates any chance he had of playing. Chris Thorbburn has moved up into Kane's spot.

Let the goalie controversy begin… Talbot will be getting his second straight start after allowing two goals on 37 shots in a big win over John Tortorella and the Canucks on Saturday. Talbot is 6-1-0 with a 1.49 GAA and .944 SV% in his first seven career NHL games.

Khudobin has been out of the lineup since October 13. Khudobin will be the third goalie on the trip as Justin Peters and Cam Ward will also travel. If Khudobin is healthy enough to dress, they may send Peters back to the AHL despite his strong play.

Semin has missed the last seven games after bin concussed on November 16 vs. St. Louis. He has resumed on-ice activities so his return is looming near, but it won't come until after Thursday.

Dubinsky has missed the last six games with a foot injury that he suffered on November 19 vs. Edmonton. Dubinsky has had a strong start to the season posting five goals and 10 assists in 21 games. Monitor his status tomorrow.

Let the goalie controversy begin… Talbot will looks to be getting his second straight start after allowing two goals on 37 shots in a big win over John Tortorella and the Canucks on Saturday. Talbot is 6-1-0 with a 1.49 GAA and .944 SV% in his first seven career NHL games.