NHL Hockey Player News

McLellan confirms Stalock is starting.

Stalock allowed two goals on just 13 shots in an OT win over the Flames on Tuesday. With Antti Niemi playing on Thursday and skating this morning there is a good chance it will be Stalock tonight vs. the Oilers. Edmonton has not scored a goal in there last three home games, so Stalock should make for a great spot start.

Alex Stalock
Scrivens.

Scrivens gave up two goals on 25 shots in a win over the Islanders on Thursday. He has been thrust into the starters spot, so it was nice to see him stand tall in a come from behind win. Scrivens becomes more valuable with Jonathan Quick on the shelf, and could register another win vs. a low scoring Devils team.

Ben Scrivens
Curtis McElhinney starts tonight

Bobrovsky gets the night off after his overtime loss yesterday. McElhinney gave up three goals on 23 shots in a loss to the Senators on November 5. He has a single win in four appearances despite a strong 1.97 GAA and .931 SV%. McElhinney does not have the best matchup tonight with the Habs in town.

Curtis McElhinney
Niemi skated in Edmonton this morning so looks like Stalock vs. Oilers. Nothing confirmed.

Stalock allowed two goals on just 13 shots in an OT win over the Flames on Tuesday. With Antti Niemi playing on Thursday and skating this morning there is a good chance it will be Stalock tonight vs. the Oilers. Edmonton has not scored a goal in there last three home games, so Stalock should make for a great spot start.

Alex Stalock
Trouba (neck) is progressing but coach Claude Noel thinks it could still be a week or so before he joins Jets' practices.

Trouba has been sidelined since October 18th after being stretchered off of the ice following a head-first collision with the boards. The neck sprain he suffered had him in a neck brace for a couple weeks, but he is almost fully recovered and ready to rejoin the Jets. Trouba was drafted ninth overall in 2012 and has a bright NHL future ahead of him, but at this point in his career he is only a fantasy consideration in deep keeper and dynasty leagues.

Jacob Trouba
Call up / Send down
Call up / Send down
The Blackhawks have sent Jeremy Morin down to Rockford (AHL).

After acquiring Kris Versteeg from Florida, the Hawks reassigned Morin to the AHL. He had been a healthy scratch in the three games prior to Thursday's contest. He had two assists in six games.

Jeremy Morin
Weiss (groin) took part in the Red Wings optional skate this morning.

Weiss was not expected to return to the ice until next week, but his participation today is a good sign he will not be out longterm. Weiss had an injury plagued season in 2012-13 so this is no surprise, but the Red Wings are thin up the middle so they could use Weiss back on the ice.

Stephen Weiss
It appears Tomas Tatar will dress tonight vs. Washington.

Tatar appeared to be a healthy scratch tonight, but the Wings sent Luke Glendening to the AHL which opens up a spot in the lineup. Tatar will slide in on the second or third line, depending on where Mike Babcock wants to use him and Daniel Cleary. Tatar has two goals and an assist in 11 games.

Tomas Tatar
The Red WIngs have reassigned Luke Glendening to Grand Rapids.

Glendening play 9:46 and 10:06 in two contests during his most recent call-up. He did not record a point and was a minus-1. This move likely suggests Tomas Tatar will play after it appeared he was set to be a healthy scratch tonight. It also means that Johan Franzen shifts to centre on the second line and Darren Helm drops down to his regular spot centring the third line.

Luke Glendening

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