Fasth has not started an NHL game since October 16th - he had 33 saves in a win over the Flames that evening. He is 2-1-0 with a 3.33 GAA and .877 SV% in three starts this season. Fasth has a solid matchup to make his return to the crease when the Ducks take on the Hurricanes.
Olsen was the Blackhawks' first round pick (28th) in 2009. He is a six-foot-three, 210 lbs. stay-at-home D-man. Olsen played 28 games with Chicago in 2011-12, posting just one assist. He has since been with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) - Eight assists in 16 games this season.
Hayes was originally drafted 60th overall (2008) by Toronto but has been in the Blackhawks' system since 2010-11. He has played 43 games over three seasons with Chicago, registering six goals and 13 points. In 13 games with Rockford (AHL) this season he has four goals and eight points.
Lefebvre is a 22-year-old left-wing who has spent the last three seasons bouncing between the AHL and ECHL. This season he has two goals and five assists in nine games with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL.
Versteeg played for Chicago for three seasons from 2007-10. He scored 44 goals and 101 points in 170 games with the Blackhawks. Versteeg missed much of the lockout shortened season, he was held to four points (2G / 2A) in 10 games. This season he has two goals and seven points in 18 games. Versteeg has been a 20-goal scorer three times, so he adds extra firepower to an already strong Blackhawks lineup.
Perry was a gametime decision, but will be in the lineup. This is good news for the Ducks who will be without Ryan Getzlaf. Perry is fourth in the NHL with 11 goals and sixth with 22 points.
Holland has one goal in four games with the Ducks this season. In his time in Norfolk he posted four goals and two assists in nine games.
Vatanen had one goal and four assists in 17 games with the Ducks. He designation to Norfolk opens up a roster spot for Peter Holland to come up with the Ducks dealing with some health issues up front.
Andersen was 6-1-0 with a 1.66 GAA and .943 SV% in seven starts while Viktor Fasth was out. He will head to Norfolk and man the net with John Gibson. I think it is obvious that the Ducks have a strong future goalie in Andersen.
Fasth allowed three goals on 30 shots in 35 minutes of playing time in Norfolk's 3-1 loss to Manchester on Wednesday. Fasth has been on the shelf since October 17 but could get the start tomorrow vs. Carolina. With Fasth being recalled the Ducks have re-assigned Frederik Andersen to the AHL.
This is a tough break for the Maple Leafs who lose yet another centre. They are already without Tyler Bozak (hamstring) and Dave Bolland (ankle). He is not eligible to play until next Thursday vs. Nashville.
Luongo was given Sunday off after allowing four goals on 18 shots in a loss to the Kings on Saturday. He gets the nod at home tonight against the Sharks who have cooled off after a blistering start. Bobby Lu is 1-2-0 with a 3.02 GAA and .897 in three starts vs. San Jose this season.
It sounds like Burns has had a setback in his recovery. He had shed the non-contact jersey, but putting it back on today is not a good sign. "There’s days where I think he’s really close, and there’s other days when you want to do some work with him and he doesn’t seem able to do it,” head coach Todd McLellan said.
Lehtonen stopped all 22 shots he faced for his first shutout of the season on Wednesday. He will get the start for the second straight night when the Stars take on the Flames. It is another great matchup for the Finnish netminder, you know what to do.
Niemi was given the night off on Tuesday after losing five straight starts. In those five starts he posted a 3.83 GAA and .878 SV% - and the Sharks still forced OT in four of those contests. Niemi will look to get back on track tonight, but it won't be easy against the Canucks. He is 2-1-0 (2.48 GAA / .902 SV%) against Vancouver this season.
Rask posted his second shutout of the season in a 28-save performance over the Lightning on Monday. He has won three straight with a 0.67 GAA and .977 SV%. Rask has a solid matchup vs. a Senators team who just got blown out by the Flyers.
Luongo was given Sunday off after allowing four goals on 18 shots in a loss to the Kings on Saturday. He gets the nod at home tonight against the Sharks who have cooled off after a blistering start. Bobby Lu is 1-2-0 with a 3.02 GAA and .897 in three starts vs. San Jose this season.
Niemi was given the night off on Tuesday after losing five straight starts. In those five starts he posted a 3.83 GAA and .878 SV% - and the Sharks still forced OT in four of those contests. Niemi will look to get back on track tonight, but it won't be easy against the Canucks. He is 2-1-0 (2.48 GAA / .902 SV%) against Vancouver this season.
Morris will miss his fourth straight game when Phoenix plays Chicago tonight. Consider him questionable for Saturday's games against Tampa Bay.
Vrbata returns to the lineup after missing the last two games with a lower-body injury. He continues to be an under appreciated fantasy asset this season. Vrbata has six goals and 13 points in 17 games.
